Wood Paint
Choosing the right wood paint
Acrylic paint can be applied to both treated and untreated wood surfaces. However, keep in mind that treated wood may have a smoother or sealed surface, which can affect paint adhesion. It's recommended to sand the surface lightly or use a primer to ensure proper adhesion.
Acrylic paints can all be used to transform your interior and exterior wood surfaces. Whether you're after a matte, glossy, mid-sheen or satin finish, or even a modern gold effect, our interior and exterior wood paints are inexpensive and offer great results.
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Exterior Wood Paints for external wood and trim
Natural and sustainable exterior wood paints for many types of wood types.
We advise the best choice for exterior wood paint would be the Royal Exterior range, which has a whopping 78 colours to choose from.
I'd recommend the Timber Eco Shield or Restol Oil for a natural wood stain for external and exterior wood stain, which has a great range of colours with UV protection. We also have other outdoor woodstains for wood and trim, such as Woodstain & Protect and a more basic Shed & Fence range for all your exterior wood care needs, as well as interior woodstains.
Interior Wood Paint - Sustainable & Eco Friendly
Using interior wood paint is common for protection wood around your house and home. There are so many options for protecting interior wood, and it really does come down to the look you want, and how that finish matches the rest of the room, or house.
Switching to sustainable alternatives to the toxic filled indoor wood paint we all grew up with is a great step in the right direction for a less toxic home, with better indoor air quality, from using products made sustainably with limited or no harmful environmental impact. We have all the interior wood paint colours you would need, the standard Auro colour chart has the full range.
We have options for water based wood paint, interior wood stains, interior gloss and satin paints, wooden floor oils, wood varnishes, and hardwax oils and much more. Something for everyone!
Why Choose Natural & Sustainable Low VOC Paints, Wood Oils & Stains.
The more eco and sustainable exterior wood paints and outdoor wood stains have been historically dominated by linseed type paints and more traditional slow drying oils, so modern chemical paints have been a common choice due to fast drying chemical solvents, which is practical but just not good for yourself or the environment.
Modern natural paints and wood stains such as the selection below are the new breed, fast drying than before, and as hard wearing but without the toxic footprint. Protek, are leaders in 'clean' alternatives but actually perform like their chemical laden 'competitors'.
More and more people are searching for a eco friendly alternatives to the 'big brands', so we're glad you've found us.
Basic Wood Stain
Use Shed and Fence for quick application either by sprayer or brush.
A natural looking wood stain designed to add attractive colour to garden wood and protection against weather. The safer alternative to Creosote and a time tested professional favourite for re-treatment purposes. Protek Shed & Fence stain is the cost effective wood stain that can be applied to planed (finished) as well as rough sawn timber.
Coverage = 12 sq.m per Litre
Lifespan = 1-2 years
Application = Spray or Brush
How many fence panels will 5l of wood stain cover?
5 litres of fence stain will cover up to 60m² or 20 fence panels with one coat. For a more opaque finish, we would recommend buying more for two coats.
Great Value Wood Paint
When you need to paint just about anything
The multipurpose and versatile wood stain garden paint that coats and protects the whole garden: Available in 36 inspiring colours and complimentary shades that rejuvenate old and tired looking timber transforming fences and sheds from eyesores in to focal points of a stunning garden design. The use of blended organic pigments ensures that the colours are bright, pure and long lasting. It even paints pots, bricks and other masonry items too.
Coverage = 8 sq.m per Litre
Lifespan = 1-3 years
Application = Spray or Brush
How many fence panels will 5l of wood paint cover?
5 litres of fence paint will cover up to 40m² with one coat. For a more opaque finish, we would recommend buying more for two coats.
Top Quality Wood Stains
Timber Eco Shield is a top grade wood stain.
It has all the advantages of Shed & Fence but it has a much longer lifespan due to its advanced water-based-micro-porous timber treatment. Using nano-technology it creates a long lasting waterproof wood coating that is friendly to its environment.
Coverage = 10 sq.m per Litre
Lifespan = 2-4 years
Application = Spray or Brush
How many panels will 5l of quality wood stain cover?
5 litres of fence stain will cover up to 50m² with one coat. Darker colours may only require 1 coat, however we would recommend buying enough paint for 2 coats on the lighter shades.
Luxury Wood Paint
The King Of Fence Paint - Royal Exterior
When the look is the most important, then Royal Exterior is the fence paint for you. Choose from 79 different colours, including natural shades and a clear to get the look you want. Brush application only, however you don't rush something that looks this good.
Coverage = 16-8 sq.m per Litre
Lifespan = 3-5 years
Application = Brush Only
Interior Wood Paint
The King Of Fence Paint - Royal Exterior
When the look is the most important, then Royal Exterior is the fence paint for you. Choose from 79 different colours, including natural shades and a clear to get the look you want. Brush application only, however you don't rush something that looks this good.
Coverage = 16-8 sq.m per Litre
Lifespan = 3-5 years
Application = Brush Only
How many panels will 5l of luxury wood paint cover?
5 litres of fence paint will cover up to 30m² with one coat. Darker colours may only require 1 coat, however we would recommend buying enough paint for 2 coats on the lighter shades.
Wood Paints v's Wood Stains
When choosing between wood paint and wood stain, stain is generally considered the better option for exterior timber as it penetrates deeper into the wood. This provides better long-term protection, requiring less maintenance, and allows the natural wood grain to show through. Paint on the other hand sits on the surface, may peel over time, and can hide the wood's natural beauty; however, paint offers more color options and might be a better choice if you want a dramatic color change and don't mind more frequent reapplication.
Key differences:
Penetration:
Appearance:
Stain absorbs into the wood, while paint sits on the surface.
Stain allows the natural wood grain to show through, while paint completely covers it.
Maintenance:
Durability:
Stain generally requires less frequent reapplication compared to paint.
Both can be durable if properly applied, but stain is often considered more resistant to peeling and cracking.
