Ronseal recommends brush or pad application and two coats are required to achieve the perfect finish, leaving four hours between coats. The results are fully dry in 24 hours depending on the conditions. If you’ve spent the money on the construction, and spent time on the proper preparation, a word of advice…Don’t be cavalier with regard to the preservation and finish.

Key specs – Finish: Matt; Volume: 2.5 litres; Drying time: 24 – 48 hours; Coverage: 10m 2per litre; Coats required: 2; Weather protection: 2 – 3 years Available colours: 7 Stupidly, I fell under the marketing spell,read the copy on the product, saw the price and thought with proper prep, my job would be better…. it wasn’t! I know from mistakes of using the products I’ve helped design that this is a costly and flaking-well infuriating. First if there are any areas you don't want to get paint on, get some masking tape for the edges and sheets for the larger areas.Longevity: According to Walter, 'a paint job will last longer than a stain job since stains wear down over time and require re-coating on a regular basis.' As this is a solvent-based solution, you’ll want to keep pets well out of the way during application. Clean all tools and equipment with soap and water whilst still wet. If allowed to dry, remove with paint stripper. When moving furniture, don't be tempted to drag it along the surface as this may scratch the newly painted surface. 6. Keep it well maintained

Key specs – Finish: Opaque; Volume: 2.5 litres; Drying time: 24 – 48 hours; Coverage:8-10m 2per litre; Coats required: varies; Weather protection: 12 – 18 months; Available colours: 3 Applied with a brush or roller, the process here is different to the other products here. You apply the first coat, working along the wood’s grain, then leave to dry for 15 to 30 minutes before applying a second coat. Allow this to soak in and then continue to apply until the wood no longer absorbs the oil. At this point, remove the excess with a cloth and leave to dry for 24 to 48 hours depending on the weather. First, take your home’s exterior color palette into consideration and make sure that your color choice will compliment this.Once you've applied the recommended two coats, it should be dry within four hours. And Ronseal's deep penetrating formula is designed to increase adhesion and a long-lasting anti-slip finish. What's more, it offers all weather protection. After using a well known, moderately priced product on a correctly prepared surface, it flaked after 1 season.

Rollers allow you to apply the paint much more efficiently, and you can achieve a much greater coverage in one application than you would with a brush,' says Joshua Evans, Painting and Decorating Expert, PriceYourJob.co.uk. 'Plus, you can fit extension poles to rollers, making the job much more comfortable and easier.' If you’re looking for something that balances all-weather protection with a bold colour palette, then Trade Paints’ tin is a top choice.Before starting your project, test penetration and absorbency by sprinkling water lightly onto the wood. If the water is absorbed rapidly, surface is free of contamination and ready for staining. If water is repelled, thorough preparation, as for new wood must be performed. Before starting application, test the colour choice on a small area and allow to dry to determine final colour. With up to 10 years of weather protection, it should be a long time before you have to get the paint brush out again. Note: Due to delivery issues the product may be delivered in a jerry can with a separate paint pot to pour the product into.