External Paint Question

f1girly · 12 Aug 20, 11:11 AM

I need to paint the external facia boards and I'm looking for a black paint / stain. Every manufacturer seems to use different terminology and I'm getting confused.

I had found Culprinol Ducksback 5yr for sheds and fences but there seems to be a national shortage of that. I'm struggling to find an equivalent. Johnsons Woodworks Shed and Fence treatment says it's to be used on rough sawn timber, and my boards are pretty smooth.

If anyone has used a product that worked well please can you let me know, many thanks.

Mr Tom Morrow · 12 Aug 20, 11:19 AM

Most people nowadays are getting rid of wooden fascias and replacing with uPVC. Maintenance free apart from a couple of wipe downs a year and looks nice.

However if you are keeping wood you need to use a good quality paint in the colour you want. Dulux Weathershield gloss is good gear.

I would be scraping the loose paint off, sandpapering it well. Wash clean and let dry. Then at least 1 maybe 2 grey undercoats and 1 or 2 gloss coats in black.

jim jehosofat · 12 Aug 20, 02:42 PM

I've used Beckers paint in the past,but it now seems to be unavailable. My normal supplier has recommended Teknos as a substitute brand. Its not cheap but its roughly the same price a Beckers was, around �60 for a 3 litre tub.

tspill · 12 Aug 20, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow

Most people nowadays are getting rid of wooden fascias and replacing with uPVC. Maintenance free apart from a couple of wipe downs a year and looks nice.

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I agree, I would be replacing it with uPVC. It is so much less hassle and always looks good.

Smilesonfaces · 13 Aug 20, 09:59 PM

My husband is a decorator and says he would use Rustins Matt black for wood and metal. He tells me if the wood is in good condition and the surface is prepared well it should last 7 years. He uses this on ours.

12 Aug 20, 11:11 AM	#1
	12 Aug 20, 11:11 AM f1girly Imagineer
f1girly Imagineer Join Date: Jul 10 Location: Hertfordshire	External Paint Question I need to paint the external facia boards and I'm looking for a black paint / stain. Every manufacturer seems to use different terminology and I'm getting confused. I had found Culprinol Ducksback 5yr for sheds and fences but there seems to be a national shortage of that. I'm struggling to find an equivalent. Johnsons Woodworks Shed and Fence treatment says it's to be used on rough sawn timber, and my boards are pretty smooth. If anyone has used a product that worked well please can you let me know, many thanks.

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	12 Aug 20, 11:19 AM Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer
Mr Tom Morrow Imagineer Join Date: Jul 14 Location: The Tiki Room. theDIBB Guidebook Pages Created: 3	Most people nowadays are getting rid of wooden fascias and replacing with uPVC. Maintenance free apart from a couple of wipe downs a year and looks nice. However if you are keeping wood you need to use a good quality paint in the colour you want. Dulux Weathershield gloss is good gear. I would be scraping the loose paint off, sandpapering it well. Wash clean and let dry. Then at least 1 maybe 2 grey undercoats and 1 or 2 gloss coats in black. __________________ "PAGING MR MORROW, MR TOM MORROW..." ''I drink Wine and know things'' DVC Owners at SSR since 2003. Multiple annual visits to America since 1976

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	13 Aug 20, 09:59 PM Smilesonfaces Imagineer
Smilesonfaces Imagineer Join Date: Jun 15 Smilesonfaces's Reviews DIBB Villa Reviews: 1	My husband is a decorator and says he would use Rustins Matt black for wood and metal. He tells me if the wood is in good condition and the surface is prepared well it should last 7 years. He uses this on ours.