Shed paint

elizabethbennett_2

Looking to paint this shed a nice lighter colour. As you can see it is a combination of peeling dark brown paint (I assume) and newer treated shiplap. Due to mobility issues I want to keep this as simple as possible so looking for a product I can just paint on top without stripping it back. Is there such a thing? I have heard of Bedec barn paint but it is pricey. Any help appreciated, cheers

stuart45

You still need to get the loose and flaking paint off first.

Emmia

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6676953/shed-paint

If you just slap on light paint, without removing the dark peeling paint first, you'll end up with a multicoloured shed, probably with still peeling sections.

If you want to go light, the shed will need to be thoroughly rubbed down to remove the peeling and traces of dark paint. If you go dark again (in a similar colour to the painted areas)then you can probably get away with a less thorough rubdown as you wouldn't need to remove any dark staining, just the flaky stuff.

bjorn_toby_wilde

I did manage to cover some dark shed paint really well with a much lighter sage green Cuprinol garden shades BUT it took three coats and because of the waxy nature of garden shades I had to it work in sections to get the three coats on, as it all needed to be applied on the same day.

I’d echo Emmia’s comments about the peeling stuff. That all needs to come off.

elizabethbennett_2

Thanks for your replies. I knew the peeling bits would need to be dealt with but was hoping for a product that would cover the dark sections without having to completely strip it back, even if it means undercoating?

Emmia

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82076494#Comment_82076494

If you want that product it will either need to be opaque (or buildable to opaque via several coats) or it also needs to be dark…

WIAWSNB

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82076494#Comment_82076494

As you say, all the loose paint needs scraping off as any fresh coat over it will only be as secure as that layer - not very. But, once you do that, an 'all in one' paint should cover it with no issues, including colour changes.

By aio, I mean the likes of Zinsser Allcoat, Bedecs Barn Paint, and stuff like that - not cheap, no, but it goes a long way, and will stick to most surfaces.

I like the Zinsser Allcoat, but it will take a few coats to obliterate. No idea what the Bedec is like.

Another possibility to consider, as I've used it with success for its intended purpose, is Ronseal Decking Rescue paint. This is a very opaque coating and is easy to apply. It, too, doesn't require a primer, and is water-based so easy to clean up. It's lasted years on MIL's decking, so should do more than ditto on a shed.

I did do something unusual on MIL's decking, tho'; because parts were a bit dodge, I sprayed it with wood preserver, and then - gulp - brushed it with Everbuild Stabiliser 406. This is usually for porous masonry surfaces, but I thought 'why not'? It'll soak right in to the wood, it'll set and bond the weathered surface, and it should provide an ideal.surface for the paint to be applied. And, it worked - an absolute treat. The Ronseal went on far more easily than on bare wood - which felt like sandpaper in comparison - and 5 years on, not a single part has peeled. This was done during a similarly warm (hot) dry spell, so the timber was bone dry - I think that's important.

So, something to think about. I cannot 'recommend' it as it ain't a normal process for wood, but I have tried it, and it worked.

elizabethbennett_2

Thanks all again. Will probably go darker and hope the small tin of Bedec or similar will be enough for two coats 🤞