As a gardener, you’ll probably agree there’s something about being outside that brings real joy. Whether you enjoy listening to your favourite music as you weed, sitting back and admiring all your hard work with a cup of tea or a glass of something stronger, or having the family around for a barbecue on a glorious summer’s day, there’s no better place to indulge your passions, relax and socialise. In short, your garden is an extension of your home and it deserves to be treated as such.
Cuprinol also believes there’s more to life outdoors, which is why it wants to help people up and down the country make their gardens feel that extra bit special with a lick or two of paint. Indeed, why let your plants and flowers do all the hard work? Your furniture, fences and ornaments are big blank canvasses that are just waiting for a burst of colour.
The Cuprinol Garden Shades paint range makes it easier than ever to update some of your garden’s more neutral features, as it’s been specially created to colour and protect sheds, fences and other outdoor wood. It also comes in a variety of stylish, eye-catching shades that’ll have you spoilt for choice.
Made to last
From what you’re painting to where it’s located, there are a few different factors to consider when it comes to choosing the right paint for your garden – so how can you be sure Cuprinol Garden Shades will always be your best bet? Well, there’s a few reasons. Firstly, the range has been developed with special pigments that ensure a rich, matt colour while still allowing the natural grain of the wood to shine through.
Better still, it’s a true all-rounder. Not only can it be used on your sheds, fences and other woodwork, but it can also be applied to terracotta, brick and stone, maximising your ability to make a real colour statement outside your home.
And whether applied by brush or by spray, Cuprinol Garden Shades paint is satisfyingly easy to use, as it’s designed to be free flowing for a wonderfully smooth finish. What’s more, a double coat can provide wooden surfaces with up to six years of weather protection. Just make sure not to use Garden Shades on either decking or rough or sawn wood.
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Inspired by nature
So, now you’ve found the perfect paint, all that’s left to do is choose the right shade (or shades) for your space. Within the range you’ll find a variety of paint colours designed to complement their natural surroundings, and these fall under two categories – Nature’s Neutrals and Nature’s Brights – which can be combined to produce the ultimate visual impact.
If you’re painting your shed, for example, you could opt for Mellow Moss, a sun-kissed light green that’s ideal for brightening up any darker areas of your garden. Or for a more timeless, understated look, the soft, chalky off-white of Malted Barley is a great option, and will pair brilliantly with almost any other hue.
Meanwhile, using Blue Slate on larger furniture, such as a bench, can help foliage plants, grasses and natural landscaping materials to really stand out. But if you really want to boost your outdoor space’s colour palette, try painting smaller items like chairs or ornaments with the vibrant blush peach of Coral Splash or the crisp, clear Emerald Stone. Either will add a modern, summery flourish to any corner of your garden.