Instructions for Use - Give your paint a thorough stir to mix the colour pigments. Make sure you get rid of any lumps and bumps. Apply the paint in the direction of the woodgrain with a synthetic brush. Leave your first coat to dry for four hours. Apply the second coat. If you’re painting bare wood, you might still be able to see the grain after two coats. If that’s the case, wait four hours before applying a third coat. Your last coat will be weatherproof in one hour. And that’s it, job done! PaintWell increased its Industrial Paints offering with the acquisition of Promain UK Limited, the preferred UK distributor for many of the world’s leading paint and surface coatings manufacturers. Our paint can only be used on a warm day with the temperature above 10°C and make sure there’s no rain forecast.

Painting your shed grey adds a cool and contemporary twist to any garden. And with a range of shades on offer, you can dial your drama up or down depending on your overall design. There are lots of great shades of red available. Bold and bright hues will provide a more young and quirky vibe whereas deeper shades can feel more sophisticated and timeless. Try our Ultimate Fence Life Concentrate in Red Cedar (above) or Garden Paint in Moroccan Red .Greens, blues and creams will give your garden this country look, a great example is Elderflower on wood, Cool Breeze on metal, and Sapling Green on wood. Urban living

Top tip: Darker shades such as Garden Paint in English Oak make a more practical choice for sheds that may see more wear and tear. They’re also better for blurring out boundaries and helping your sheds blend more subtly into your garden design. If you're painting onto wood you'll need to brush in the direction of the wood grain. 3 coats will give you the best colour and protection and make sure you sand down between the second and third coat if you're painting a smooth surface. Top tip: Create cohesion between your indoor and outdoor spaces by using sage on your fence panels and your interiors too. Add accessories in neutrals, woods or brown for a traditional, earthy look or use pops of mustard yellow to make your scheme more vibrant. Make sure it’s a warm, dry day (above 10°C) and that it’s not going to rain. Whatever you’re painting needs to be clean and dry.Due to its expert technical knowledge of the technologies and materials available across the industry, Promain has a reputation for outstanding service among its trade and retail customers. To get that coastal character, partner soft blues (such as Fence Life Plus Cornflower) with whites or greens. With your colour in place, you can dial up the theme with nautical accessories or opt for a more relaxed coastal farmhouse vibe with rustic wooden benches and upcycled watering cans for planters.

If you’d rather embrace and enhance the natural character and colour of your shed, treat it in a traditional wood-inspired tone. Our One Coat Fence Life in Medium Oak is a warm and welcoming option that can open up your garden and make it more inviting. Top tip: Teal is a very deep and dramatic colour that offers a lot of character. To make sure this doesn’t get too overwhelming, frame your shed with a bright neutral walkway or add plenty of colourful plants between your shed and any fencing in the same colour. Passionate and powerful, red is a great British colour icon. Used on everything from phone booths to post boxes, it’s a colour full of warmth and pride that commands your attention. So, why not use it on your shed?Add a bit of fun with a splash of colour, this a great way to use left-over paint. Why not try Purple Berry on terracotta, Pink Jasmine, Summer Sky, and Lime Zest on wood, or Slate on wood. Kids’ corner Make sure you give it a good stir before you start. Try the colour out first on a hidden area to make sure you are happy with it.

Garden Paint gives your outdoors space a colour that lasts long, helps waterproof surfaces protecting them from the elements and is rainproof within 1 hour. Here are some of our garden ideas depending which colour palette suits you environment the best: Country garden Top tip: Red is a statement shade. Lean into this and keep the colour flowing throughout your fence and furniture for a high impact garden design. Teal is yet another colour that’s trending in the world of design. It’s strong and saturated yet sits comfortably in most garden schemes. This makes it one of the most versatile shed colour ideas. This treatment can be used on new wood and sheds that have been painted before. Needing only one coat, it’s an ideal choice for those pressed for time and it will stop your shed from greying too.As a jewel colour, Teal adds luxury and richness to your space. It’s also more rare to see than other more traditional greens or blues. If you want to add to this feeling of opulence, try using metallic fittings on your doors in gold or brushed brass. Top tip: For a twist on this traditional look, create an ombre effect by blending whites through light blues down to deeper teals or navy. It’s just as uplifting but feels modern and playful too. Top tip: Take the brightening effect beyond the exterior and paint the inside of your shed too. This is especially useful if your shed is placed in a shady spot. A light interior will make the most of the sunshine your shed receives and it makes it easier to find things too.