Exterior Wood Paints

Spruce up your garden with our collection of opaque wood paints. Whether you choose a bright colour to add character or keep it classic with a neutral tone, the beauty of an opaque finish is that there is no limit to your colour choices. All of our exterior wood paints are made to withstand the harshest weather conditions, so you can be confident that your perfect finish will last for years to come.

Our collection includes solutions for use on fences, sheds, wooden furniture, doors or windows. Each product is available in the full Tikkurila colour collection, as well as colour matching.

Exterior Wood Opaque Paints

Valtti Opaque
Semi Matt

A premium exterior paint for wooden fences, windows, doors & sheds in an opaque, semi-matt finish.
From £33.22 £27.68
Ultra Matt
Matt

Advanced polyacrylate exterior wood paint. Extremely durable for long-lasting results with excellent colour retention. Improved quality for 2024.
From £34.46 £28.72
Ultra Classic
Semi Matt

Advanced weather-resistant satin opaque paint for exterior wooden furniture, doors and windows. Improved quality for 2024.
From £34.46 £28.72
Unica Akva
Semi Gloss

A water-based, durable acrylic paint for both interior and exterior wooden surfaces
From £7.10 £5.92
Miranol
Full Gloss

Ultra high gloss, traditional paint for exterior doors, windows and furniture. Impact-resistant.
From £7.10 £5.92

Choosing the Right Paint

Valtti Opaque paint in front of black wooden wall

Wooden Fences & Sheds

Not only does painting your garden fence or shed improve the look and style of your garden, but it also ensures that the wood is protected from adverse and extreme weather conditions that can lead to damage such as cracking and discolouration.

For this surface, we would recommend using Valtti Opaque. Developed to withstand extreme weather conditions, this water-based paint is easy to apply and forms a flexible, moisture resistant finish while allowing water vapour to permeate the wood.

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Read our guide to painting your fence

Ultra Matt paint in front of grey front door

Outdoor Wooden Furniture, Doors and Windows

The key to getting a smooth finish on these surface types is to take the time to properly prepare the surface. This process may include mould removal, removing any flaking, cracked, or peeling paint, filling in holes and cracks, and sanding down the surface, depending on the current condition.

For the best results - use a priming coat before your topcoat to ensure a smooth, long-lasting finish. we recommend Ultra Primer. (If you're dealing with a tricky surface or one that was previously painted to a gloss finish, you may need our Otex Adhesion Primer for better surface grip). Follow with either Ultra Matt or Ultra Classic for your topcoat - depending on the finish you prefer.

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Not sure where to start? Check out some of our useful exterior painting guides, including how to paint garden furniture and how to paint exterior window trims.

Trending Exterior Colours for 2022

Taking inspiration from the nature, this year we will see a lot of variations of green such as sage, moss and olive as well as timeless neutrals. Contrasting and moody shades of grey and black are also expected to be popular in 2022.

Merino Y458

Creamy White With Warm Undertones

Dream X459

A Warm Greige With Green And Grey Undertones

Nile V386

Cosy Mid-Green

Sepal L447

Deep Olive Green

Cloak M499

A Contemporary But Warm Mid-Grey

Blackbird Y493

A Classic Charcoal Black

Test your Colour

Why bother with a tester pot when you've spent so much time collecting paint charts and browsing our colour collections online?

Shades on a computer screen rarely look the same as they do on a wall, and our paint charts are printed versions of the colour presented against a white background, which will alter your perception of the colour. This is especially important when painting wood. Because of the natural composition of the surface type, each piece of wood may react differently to the painting process.

That's why we recommend testing your favourite shades with our colour samples. Start with our complimentary colour cards which are available to order in 216 shades from the Feel the Colour Collection. After you've chosen your favourite(s!), move on to our wood paint sample pots. These are available in all 2000 colours from Tikkurila's collection, with the option of colour matching if you have a specific colour in mind.

Selection of green paint colour chips on light wood

FREE Colour Chips

Order your complimentary 7.5cm x 12cm colour swatches to narrow down your options.

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Sample Pots

Apply a sample swatch directly onto the wood to begin testing your favourite colours on your garden fence, shed, or outdoor furniture.

Prefer a natural appearance?

Our exterior wood range also includes semi-transparent stains for timber surfaces such as windows and doors, garden furniture, and decking. Offering an enhanced and natural appearance while providing protection from the elements.

Explore the range here.

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