Cuprinol Garden Shades brings beautiful colour to any garden, big or small. This water-based, matt finish paint gives sheds, fences, and other exterior wood 6 years of protection in a wide range of shades.

It dries touch dry in just 1 hour, so you can get on with your day. First, you brush or spray it on. Then, you get lasting colour and protection in just 2 coats.

Key Features of Cuprinol Garden Shades

• 6 years protection
• Matt finish
• Touch dry in 1 hour
• Suitable for brush or spray application
• Safe for pets, wild animals, and birds once dry
• Available in a wide range of colours, with more available to mix in-store

Where to Use Cuprinol Garden Shades

• Sheds, fences, and trellis
• Garden furniture
• Smooth planed or rough sawn exterior wood

How to Apply Cuprinol Garden Shades

1. Make sure the wood is clean, dry, and free from moss, algae, and loose material.
2. Stir well before use.
3. Apply by brush or spray, working along the grain.
4. Leave to dry. Touch dry in around 1 hour under dry conditions.
5. Apply 2 coats for the best colour and protection.
6. Allow a few days before heavy use on garden furniture, or contact with soft furnishings.

Coverage

Coverage depends on the surface and application method. On smooth planed wood, brush application covers 10–12m² per litre, spray covers 4–5m² per litre. On rough sawn wood, brush application covers 3–5m² per litre, spray covers 2–3m² per litre.

Colours Available

Cuprinol Garden Shades comes in a wide range of colours, including Sage, Seagrass, Iris, Pale Jasmine, Forest Mushroom™, and Summer Damson™. Cuprinol does not make every colour in every size, so colour availability varies by tin size — please check with our team for stock in your preferred shade and size. More colours beyond this standard range can also be mixed to order in-store.

Sizes Available

Available in 125ml (tester), 1 litre, and 2.5 litre. Not all colours are available in every size — please check with our team before ordering.

Safety & Restrictions

• For exterior use only
• Keep out of reach of children
• Ensure good ventilation when applying
• See tin label for full safety information

Can’t Find the Right Colour?

Visit us and our team will colour match and mix to order. Bring in a sample, a swatch, or simply describe the shade you have in mind. We can also scan your item to find the closest match.