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Painting Tips For Gardens

Painting Tips For Gardens. Whatever the weather we all love enjoying our gardens but Summer is perhaps the only season in Scotland when you get to enjoy your garden to the full, whether it’s lying back and catching some rays or enjoying a glass of ro

Garden Furniture Paint

Garden Furniture Paint. Keep your garden furniture in good condition with our wide range of exterior wood and metal paints. Restore and weatherproof your outdoor furniture with high performing exterior paints in a range of finishes and colours, from

How To Paint A Concrete Patio

How To Paint A Concrete Patio. If you want to inject a little colour and life into your drab, washed-out concrete patio, you can transform it with paint. With our range of concrete paint, you can paint the patio to compliment your home or to provide

How To Paint Garden Furniture

How To Paint Garden Furniture. The summer is fast approaching, and there will be plenty of days ahead where sitting in the garden is at the forefront of your mind. To get warm weather-ready, now is the time to give a little love to your garden furnit

Shed Paint

Shed Paint. Painting the garden shed is no small task which is why at The Paint Shed we offer a wide range of quality outdoor wood paints that are durable and hard wearing, meaning less frequent top ups. From the popular Cuprinol and Sadolin ranges t

Fence Paint

Fence Paint. If you're looking for the best finish on your garden fence, our collection of fence paints come in a wide range of high-quality finishes, designed to help you get the job done right. Shop online today for garden fence paint at the lowest

Decking

Decking. Shop our full range of decking products right here, all with free express next day delivery on all UK mainland orders over £50. We have everything from decking oils and stains to decking reviver gels and brushes to make the process as fuss f

Patio Paint

Patio Paint. If you want to inject a little colour and life into your dull, washed-out concrete patio, you can transform it with our range of patio paint. A well painted patio can last years, discover our range of patio and concrete paints below. If

Summer House Paint

Summer House Paint. We offer a wide range of summer house paints, so whether you want to brighten up your garden or find a colour that compliments your surroundings, explore our recommended selection below. Our wood paints are perfect for keeping you

Log Cabin Paint

Log Cabin Paint. Explore our range of paints perfect for log cabins below, with thousands of colours and finishes to choose from! Our top recommendation would be Demidekk Ultimate, proven to withstand prolonged wet weather on wood cabins while retain

Pergola Paint

Pergola Paint. Bring life back to your pergola by shopping our wide range of pergola paints and oils, choose from thousands of colours and enjoy a long-lasting finish. Protect your wooden pergola from UV rays, fluctuating temperatures and all the thi

Decking Oil: When to Apply & How to Look after Decking

If you’re thinking of preparing your garden for summer then tidying up the appearance of your decking is always a great place to start, afterall it is always looking rather drab after the winter months and can also become dangerously slippy if not pr

How To Protect Your Exterior Wood and Garden Furniture

How To Protect Your Exterior Wood and Garden Furniture. In the UK we experience varying weather conditions which can result in your exterior wooden garden furniture looking washed out and dull overtime. In fact, unsealed wooden furniture can become d

What is best for decking, oils or stains?

What is best for decking, oils or stains?. Wood is a common choice for decking, this is due to the following reasons:. Unfortunately as decking is made from a natural source it does tend to require ongoing maintenance to remain visually appealing. Wh

How to restore decking?

If you plan to give the decking a freshen-up, follow our steps to make the process as quick and easy as possible. Start by removing any plant pots, furniture or parasols to leave you with a clear deck. Give the surface a wash down using a hose and br

The Best Paints and Oils for Summer Houses

The aesthetics of your summer house plays a significant role in shaping the look and feel of your garden. After enduring a prolonged period of inclement weather, it's common for the exterior of your summer house to require some tender loving care. Ma

How To Protect Teak Outdoor Furniture

Many of our customers frequently ask how to waterproof and protect their teak garden furniture. This comes as no surprise, given that teak is one of the most popular woods for outdoor furniture. Teak as a wood is one of the most durable woods used in