Cuprinol — Garden Shades, Ducksback & Wood Preserver

Cuprinol makes treatments and paints for garden wood: sheds, fences, decking and furniture. The right product depends on what you're treating, how rough the wood is, and whether you want a decorative colour or a traditional wood tone.

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Cuprinol Garden Shades

Garden Shades is Cuprinol's decorative range, developed to colour and protect sheds, fences and other garden wood while letting the grain show through. It has a matt finish, and Cuprinol says it gives 6 years' protection and can also be used on terracotta, brick and stone. Colours here include Urban Slate, Black Ash, Silver Birch, Seagrass, Wild Thyme, Forget Me Not, Country Cream and Sunny Lime.

Cuprinol Ducksback for sheds and fences

5 Year Ducksback is a wax-enriched, non-drip treatment that colours and weatherproofs sheds and fences; Cuprinol says for up to 5 years. It's described as quick drying and low odour, in wood tones such as Rich Cedar, Forest Oak and Harvest Brown, and in colours such as Silver Copse, Black and Herring Grey.

Less Mess Fence Care

Less Mess Fence Care is made for rough sawn sheds and fences, with one-coat coverage. Cuprinol says a 5L can covers up to 24m² with one coat.

Cuprinol wood preserver

Ultimate Garden Wood Preserver colours wood and, according to Cuprinol, protects against rot, decay and blue stain. Wood Preserver Clear is a colourless preserver for sound exterior wood, used under a top coat. Woodworm Killer treats wood-boring beetle larvae.

Decking oil and cleaner

Decking Cleaner removes dirt, grease, algae and mould before treatment. Decking Oil & Protector then replaces the natural oils lost through weathering.

Preparing garden wood

Treat wood when it's clean and dry, with no rain forecast. Brush off loose dirt, cobwebs and flaking old finish first, and apply along the grain. A wide brush suits fences; a smaller one is easier on shed trim.

Delivery

Cuprinol is delivered in 2 to 3 weeks unless the product page says otherwise. Our own team delivers across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Cuprinol FAQs

What's the difference between Garden Shades and Ducksback?

Garden Shades is a decorative matt colour for all kinds of garden wood; Ducksback is a weatherproofing treatment mainly for sheds and fences.

Which Cuprinol is best for a shed?

Garden Shades for a decorative colour, or 5 Year Ducksback for a traditional wood tone.

Can Cuprinol Garden Shades be used on brick?

Cuprinol says it is suitable on terracotta, brick and stone as well as wood.