Painting a structure as large as this with so many individual elements can be time-consuming but is worth all of the effort to create a beautiful piece of garden furniture in a colour to suit you and your garden design, and at the same time you’re protecting the wood so it won’t get damaged by the weather, giving you endless years of enjoyment!

It can be a lot easier to paint before you construct getting the wood paint into every section. Minimal prep is required and below is a check list to help.

1. sand off any rough bits
2. remove any pressure-treatment surface residue
3. make sure the surface is clean. Wash off any dirt with soapy water or use a pressure-washer to blast off persistent dirt or algae. Washing with a light bleach/water solution will help to kill off algae
4. make sure timber is dry otherwise coatings won’t fix properly to the timber affecting performance and longevity
5. check the weather to make sure rain isn’t forecast for at least 24 hours to allow plenty of time for the paint to dry and fix/bond properly
6. apply a knotting agent or stain-blocking primer to prevent possible staining of the paint coating – or don’t worry about it and let nature take it’s course
7. get your Thorndown Wood Paint, a brush (roller or sprayer) and paint on 2 coats for full exterior protection. A 3rd coat on horizontal surfaces will make the coating thicker and last longer as horizontal surfaces are prone to greater levels of wear than vertical surfaces