Choosing your Wood Paint
Find out which product is the most suitable for your needs, as we explain the benefits of each individual product.
Why would I choose
Royal Exterior
Value for money. Compare it to Cuprinol Shades (which is equivalent Woodstain & Protect, only more expensive), and you will see why it's so popular with the trade and other DIY experts.
It has the largest range of colours to choose from, so If you want to paint a garden room, garden furniture, or anything that requires a nice finish to it, then there's a colour for you.
Royal Exterior has a nice thick consistency and covers extremely well on all types of timber, along with brick and masonry. However, due to it's density, it is brush application only. It's quality could mean you might only require one coat, plus the time between renovations is years rather than months.
In short - it's a superior alternative to Cuprinol Shades.
Why would I choose
Woodstain & Protect
The easy answer to this question is... because it is cheaper than Cuprinol Shades. So this is in the mid point price bracket and appeals to customers painting the garden shed or the garden fence. The first thing to note is that is is easy to spray on, so if you have a whole line of fence panels this is for you. Also if you like to see the grain of the timber, but prefer a colour other than green, black, or brown, then the Wood Protector range is for you. Every year more colours get added to the palette, and we currently have 40 to choose from.
It can also create an opaque finish similar to the Royal Exterior, but more coats need to be applied. In essence it is a thinner version of the Royal Exterior, at a cheaper price - but it needs re-applying sooner than the Royal Exterior.
In short: It's equivalent to Cuprinol Shades at a cheaper price
Why would I choose
Timber Eco Shield
You can't find this on the high street. So you would choose this product for a big fence or large wooden building, when you are happy with a natural looking finish. It is a beefed up version of the shed and fence range, and has a slight sheen finish when it dries. It is also extremely waterproof, so if you want to apply two coats, do it before the first coat is completely dry. The lifespan is excellent, and the coverage is amazing, so it appeals to customers wanting to spray the fence or wooden garage every 3 or 4 years.
It's also brilliant for teak garden furniture that's gone grey, as it's water resistant properties means you can leave the furniture outside all year round.
Why would I choose
Shed & Fence
So the Shed and Fence range is a cheaper version of the Timber Eco Shield. You would use this product when you want an Eco Friendly alternative to the synthetic man made shed and fence products that contain CMIT/MIT(3:1).
Whilst it may be a cheaper product, what you do get is a sprayable wood stain with a wax coating that gives good protection and great coverage. Our customers choose this when they want to put colour back into the fence or shed whilst using an organic, low VOC product - but spend as little as possible.
In short: It's an Organic version of Ducksback Cuprinol
Why would I choose Protek?
The Importance of Choosing a Natural and Eco-Friendly Wood Stain
Choosing a natural and eco-friendly wood stain is important for a few reasons. First, these stains are often free from harmful chemicals, which is better for your health and the environment. Second, they can provide a high-quality finish that rivals traditional stains. Lastly, using eco-friendly stains sends a message about your commitment to sustainability.
So what do they look like
A picture can say a thousand words - so here's an example of the products with both on and two coats applied to bare timber. The difference in consistency can be seen between the products, and indicate the first two are thinner wood stains, whilst the second two are wood paints.
After a second coat
Whilst you might not require a second coat on your timber, you can see the depth in colour and quality significantly changes with more coats. Please note that the Timber Eco Shield needs a second coat before the first one dries as it is highly water repellent.
