painting a beach side timber property

[alker]

Which paint would you recommend for the exterior woodwork of a beach side property that comes in a good range of tradional ' seaside ' colours ?
Been told Sadolin Superdec is best but the colour range is just not right.

 

[mointainwalker]

Well hello alker, it's nice to make your acquaintance.

Please don't feel the need to waste any unnecessary words of introduction or politeness, the people here won't notice, they/we are only builders/DIY'ers and the like, just waiting to serve you and then be put back in the box so any social pleasantries would be a waste of your undoubtedly valuable time.

Oh, and by the way, do you mind if we use the gracious and eloquent words of your parting as a "Master-Class" so that other newbies know how to approach the matter in future ?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Harsh,


but true!

 

[Nige F]

Bugger, missed the fun

 

[noseall]

Well hello alker, it's nice to make your acquaintance.

Please don't feel the need to waste any unnecessary words of introduction or politeness, the people here won't notice, they/we are only builders/DIY'ers and the like, just waiting to serve you and then be put back in the box so any social pleasantries would be a waste of your undoubtedly valuable time.

Oh, and by the way, do you mind if we use the gracious and eloquent words of your parting as a "Master-Class" so that other newbies know how to approach the matter in future ?

 

[Deluks]

Please don't feel the need to waste any unnecessary words of introduction or politeness,

Well, being in France you'll be used to the rudeness.

 

[alker]

My apologies. Being new to this I didn't fully grasp the concept of how the site worked. I took it more as an advice line than a full open forum.
Reading back I appreciate my question did come across as rather abrupt and didn't intend any offence.

 

[mointainwalker]

A penitent ! Well, welcome again and sorry i can't help with the wood stain.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Do you mean timber trim painting or wood stain for cladding etc? Probably best to ask in the decorating section tbh.

 

[EddieM]

Bit harsh that 'fraid I don't know either though, so I'll not waste anymore of your time

 

[Nige F]

No Worries I thought something had been deleted - you should see the plumbing forum . Zinsser paint products might be worth a look - they are stainable , apparently - and being from USA they have a lot of timber houses there

 

[Deluks]

No need to apologise Alker. I feel MW was a little OTT.

You could try contacting the various companies directly and ask what would be best for harsh conditions. As mentioned, Zinsser, Sadolin, Sikkens, Holkham to name but a few. But for the best advice, why not ask boat owners what they paint their boats with?

 

[Nige F]

Yacht Varnish

 

[alker]

Thanks. The Holkham Linseed paint range looks very interesting and available in just the right colour shades we were looking for. Has anyone ever used their products b4 and could vouch for them though ?

 

[Nige F]

Not used them , but did use Lead based linseed oil paints before they became non - P.C Bit more working to get them on / don`t do in full sun etc. Old Skool is Good .I think you will do well with those Lin. Oil paints. They may weather down really nicely too. Good Luck.