1. Can I use exterior wood paint on previously painted surfaces?

Yes, but it’s best to make sure the existing layer is clean, sound, and properly keyed with sanding. Priming may also be needed for strong adhesion.

2. How long does exterior wood paint typically last?

This depends on the paint, but most modern outdoor wood paint systems last 5 to 10 years, depending on exposure, substrate prep, and product type.

Rather place your order over the phone? Trade customers can call us directly to place new orders on 0208 2641 144. Lines open 8am - 10pm 7 days/week.

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Exterior wood paint is used to protect and finish timber surfaces exposed to the elements. Professional builders apply it to cladding, doors, fencing, soffits, garden sheds and more. It creates a barrier against moisture, UV rays, and fungal ...

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Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Mahogany 1l
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From £24.00
Cuprinol Garden Shades Exterior Paint - Silver Birch 2.5l
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From £24.00
Ronseal Decking End Grain Protector 750ml
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From £14.69
Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Paint - Charcoal 2.5l
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From £28.93
Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Paint - English Oak 2.5l
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From £30.00
Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Mahogany 2.5l
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From £50.26
Cuprinol Ducksback 5 Year Shed & Fence Treatment Silver Copse 5l
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From £15.42
Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Jacobean Walnut 1l
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From £25.69
Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Jacobean Walnut 2.5l
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From £51.41
Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Paint - Slate 2.5l
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From £34.16
Cuprinol Garden Shades Exterior Paint - Wild Thyme 2.5l
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From £20.19
Cuprinol Garden Shades Exterior Paint - Urban Slate 2.5l
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From £20.19
Dulux Weathershield Multi-Surface Paint Black 2.5l
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From £48.00
Sadolin Superdec Opaque Wood Protection Satin Super White 1l
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From £26.90
Bedec Barn Paint Satin Black 2.5l
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From £37.79
Bedec Multi Surface Paint Soft Matt Black 2.5L
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From £38.39
Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Teak 1l
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From £28.26
Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Ebony 2.5l
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From £47.57
Cuprinol Garden Shades Paints Forget Me Not 2.50 Litres
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From £20.19
Cuprinol Garden Shades Exterior Paint - Natural Stone 2.5l
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From £24.00
Osmo UV Protection Oil Extra Satin Clear 750ml
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From £24.13
Cuprinol Garden shades Willow Matt Multi-surface Exterior Wood paint, 5L
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From £36.00
Ronseal Fence Life Plus Cornflower 5l
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From £10.18
Cuprinol Garden shades Coastal mist Matt Exterior Wood paint, 2.5L
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From £20.19
Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Paint - Willow 2.5l
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From £37.38
Bedec Multi Surface Paint Soft Satin White 750ml
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From £17.99
Bedec Barn Paint Satin Black 5l
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From £66.59
Bedec Barn Paint Matt Black 2.5l
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From £37.79
Bedec Barn Paint Matt Black 5l
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From £66.59
Cuprinol Ultimate Garden Wood Preserver Autumn Brown 4L
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From £36.00
Osmo Polyx Hard Wax Oil Effect Raw Transparent 750ml
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From £30.01
Bedec Multi Surface Paint Satin Black 2.5L
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From £38.39
Ronseal Interior Varnish Matt Medium Oak 750ml
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From £18.00
Dulux Weathershield Multi-Surface Paint Almond White 750ml
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From £31.00
Dulux Weathershield Multi-surface Paint Pure Brilliant White 2.5l
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From £50.00
Cuprinol Garden Shades Exterior Paint - Country Cream 2.5l
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From £20.19
Dulux Weathershield Multi-Surface Paint Hazelnut Truffle 750ml
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From £31.00
Dulux Weathershield Multi-Surface Paint Green Glade 750ml
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From £31.00
Cuprinol Garden shades Seagrass Matt Multi-surface Exterior Wood paint, 5L
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From £36.00
Dulux Heritage Tester Wooded Walk 125ml
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From £3.72

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Exterior wood paint - FAQs ...

Exterior wood paint

Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Mahogany 1l

Cuprinol Garden Shades Exterior Paint - Silver Birch 2.5l

Ronseal Decking End Grain Protector 750ml

Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Paint - Charcoal 2.5l

Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Paint - English Oak 2.5l

Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Mahogany 2.5l

Cuprinol Ducksback 5 Year Shed & Fence Treatment Silver Copse 5l

Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Jacobean Walnut 1l

Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Jacobean Walnut 2.5l

Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Paint - Slate 2.5l

Cuprinol Garden Shades Exterior Paint - Wild Thyme 2.5l

Cuprinol Garden Shades Exterior Paint - Urban Slate 2.5l

Dulux Weathershield Multi-Surface Paint Black 2.5l

Sadolin Superdec Opaque Wood Protection Satin Super White 1l

Bedec Barn Paint Satin Black 2.5l

Bedec Multi Surface Paint Soft Matt Black 2.5L

Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Teak 1l

Sadolin Classic All Purpose Woodstain Ebony 2.5l

Cuprinol Garden Shades Paints Forget Me Not 2.50 Litres

Cuprinol Garden Shades Exterior Paint - Natural Stone 2.5l

Osmo UV Protection Oil Extra Satin Clear 750ml

Cuprinol Garden shades Willow Matt Multi-surface Exterior Wood paint, 5L

Ronseal Fence Life Plus Cornflower 5l

Cuprinol Garden shades Coastal mist Matt Exterior Wood paint, 2.5L

Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Paint - Willow 2.5l

Bedec Multi Surface Paint Soft Satin White 750ml

Bedec Barn Paint Satin Black 5l

Bedec Barn Paint Matt Black 2.5l

Bedec Barn Paint Matt Black 5l

Cuprinol Ultimate Garden Wood Preserver Autumn Brown 4L

Osmo Polyx Hard Wax Oil Effect Raw Transparent 750ml

Bedec Multi Surface Paint Satin Black 2.5L

Ronseal Interior Varnish Matt Medium Oak 750ml

Dulux Weathershield Multi-Surface Paint Almond White 750ml

Dulux Weathershield Multi-surface Paint Pure Brilliant White 2.5l

Cuprinol Garden Shades Exterior Paint - Country Cream 2.5l

Dulux Weathershield Multi-Surface Paint Hazelnut Truffle 750ml

Dulux Weathershield Multi-Surface Paint Green Glade 750ml

Cuprinol Garden shades Seagrass Matt Multi-surface Exterior Wood paint, 5L

Dulux Heritage Tester Wooded Walk 125ml