Coloured Shed Paint

GrubbyGirl_2

I've always used Cuprinol Shades and have always been happy at the look when done but 1 year later it always looks like it needs another coat.  I have a 2 year old shed that I would like to paint a different colour but I really don't want to have to keep repainting it every year to keep it looking nice.  Does anyone have any recommendations for shed paints other than Cuprinol?  Pictures would be great

ThisIsWeird

What colour are you looking for?

casper_gutman

I used Jotun Demidekk on the walls of a log cabin. It's been great so far - looking good as new after five years now. It's not cheap stuff, but I don't regret spending the money as the labour cost to repaint is much more than the cost of a couple of cans of paint.

You can get it tinted into any colour you want. It's available from various retailers. This is just as an example: Demidekk Ultimate (All Colours) - Free Next Day Delivery (thepaintshed.com)

stuhse

Once you've painted something you have a job for life. With timber sheds etc  i just use plain old creosote, will make it last forever, easy to apply , natural woodgrain look. Because its so easy to apply you can freshen it up every year if you choose, but once every other or even every third year will keep the protection up. 

rob7475

I've used Cuprinol shades on a few things and always found it to last really well - usually at least 5 years before needing re-doing. I've always applied a preservative/primer before painting though. 

badger09

I used Cuprinol Shades Urban Slate on a fence & pool shed in a very sunny patio at our previous house. Done in 2015 & still looked good when we left in Jan 2021. 

I had some left over and used it on new shed @ current home summer 2021. Apart from the pigeon droppings😡 it looks great

GrubbyGirl_2

ThisIsWeird said:

What colour are you looking for?

Not sure to be honest, will be greens/yellows possibly 

GrubbyGirl_2

rob7475 said:

I've used Cuprinol shades on a few things and always found it to last really well - usually at least 5 years before needing re-doing. I've always applied a preservative/primer before painting though. 

That may be where I'm going wrong

GrubbyGirl_2

casper_gutman said:

I used Jotun Demidekk on the walls of a log cabin. It's been great so far - looking good as new after five years now. It's not cheap stuff, but I don't regret spending the money as the labour cost to repaint is much more than the cost of a couple of cans of paint.

You can get it tinted into any colour you want. It's available from various retailers. This is just as an example: Demidekk Ultimate (All Colours) - Free Next Day Delivery (thepaintshed.com)

Thanks I'll take a look at that

casper_gutman

rob7475 said:

I've used Cuprinol shades on a few things and always found it to last really well - usually at least 5 years before needing re-doing. I've always applied a preservative/primer before painting though. 

Oh yes, definitely apply a primer. Jotun do one called "Visir" to use under their Demidekk. It's weird stuff - seemingly watery and a funny transparent beige colour. Like painting with milky tea. Seemed to work really well, though.

Also: don't skimp on the number of coats you apply. 

ThisIsWeird

GrubbyGirl_2 said:

ThisIsWeird said:

What colour are you looking for?

Not sure to be honest, will be greens/yellows possibly 

There are more 'general purpose' paints that are high quality and designed for applying on to pretty much anything. I'm thinking of Bedec's Barn Paint as an example, and possibly even options such as decking paint.

I used Ronseal's Ultimate Decking (restoring) paint last year, and it goes on really nicely, straight on to bare timber (and old finishes), and is very tough and durable. Possibly overkill, but there are some superb paints out there.