A highly protective wood stain that colours, waterproofs, and protects garden sheds, fences and other garden wood for up to 5 years.
Does cuprinol Ducksback need 2 coats?
Apply 2-3 coats evenly along the grain, avoiding overlaps. Allow 2-4 hours between coats under normal weather conditions. This product is wax enriched to repel water. Recoat within 2-3 days of previous coat.
Can you paint over Ducksback?
Hi, The Cuprinol ducksback contains wax. It’s a great woodstain but a pain to remove once you decide to change to something different. However, If the cuprinol has been there for a few years now, all you need to do is sand it like you would do with any other paint/stain.
Can cuprinol Ducksback be used on garden furniture?
Cuprinol 5 year Ducksback can be used on wooden garden furniture. Wooden garden sheds and fences can be painted and protected with this product. Cuprinol Garden Shades are the best choice for protecting and coloring garden furniture.
What colour should I paint my fence to make my garden look bigger?
Lighter, cooler paint colours – such as a light blue – are a great option for small gardens as they give a more spacious feeling. Generally lighter colours are more reflective, but a hint of blue will also add depth, which in turn will make your garden feel bigger.
Is Cuprinol Garden Shades oil or water based?
Cuprinol Garden Shades paint is a water based product so any remaining oil or wax from previous treatments will likely repel the paint. If the timber hasn’t been treated for a couple of years it may be OK.
Can you paint a fence a different colour?
If you are changing the colour of the fence, from a dark to light shade or vice versa paint is a better option. A stain or fence preservative will perform the same but the grain of the wood is likely to show through. This is because paint sits on the surface of the wood while a stain will sink in.
What is Silver Copse?
An advanced wax enriched and non-drip formulation that colours and weatherproofs sheds and fences for up to 5 years. Ducksback is quick drying, low odour and safe to use around plants and pets.
Should deck and fence be the same color?
If your deck is surrounded by fencing, choose a color you can use to paint both it and the fence for an area that really does say ‘outdoor room’. Select a shade that will reflect the light and recede from the eye for painting what are the walls and the floor of an exterior room to keep it bright and open.
Is Cuprinol 5 Year Ducksback sprayable?
cuprinol ducks back has a high wax content, this will spray but eventually this will build up and affect your spray pattern. i have checked the data sheet for ducks back and it states brush or roller application only.
Does Cuprinol Garden Shades need primer?
There is no need for primer with Cuprinol. In dry conditions apply your first coat of Cuprinol brushing along the grain. Cuprinol is touch dry in just 1 hour. Apply a second coat ensuring even coverage.
How much paint do I need per panel of fence?
If your product has an application rate of 200-250 ml/m² and it is recommended to apply at least 2 coats, then this means that for a 1.83M x 1.83M fence panel (a 3.35 m2 surface area) you would need around 2.5 litres to do both sides with two coats.
Can you use Cuprinol Garden Shades on previously painted wood?
Painted or varnished wood
If old paint is in sound condition, Cuprinol Garden Shades can be applied, provided the surface is clean and dry. Sand well before applying over old paint. Ensure all chalky paint is removed by stripping and sanding to a sound surface.
Is cuprinol Ducksback a wood preserver?
Cuprinol 5 Year Ducksback has an advanced, wax enriched, formulation that colours and weather protects rough sawn garden wood for up to 5 years. The formulation is also showerproof in 1 hour.
Can you paint over old Cuprinol Garden Shades?
You will struggle to paint over Shades as it has a water repelling element that also repels susbsequent coats of paint or stain. In fact, if you leave it too long (only talking a few hours) you cannot even apply a second coat if that is needed. You’ll have to give the surface a ‘key’ to over-coat it.
