Johnstone’s - Garden Colours - Bold Plum - Exterior Wood Paint - Fade Resistant - Suitable for Garden Furniture Outdoors - Fence Paint - Dry in 2 hours - 12m2 Coverage per Litre - 1L

Purchased on a whim to restore an IKEA bistro set comprising of 2 chairs and a table, which I actually have 3 of, so all in, 6 chairs 3 tables.When I purchased the furniture it had some kind of weather coating on it that barely lasted a year, I then used an IKEA product that left a waxy residue and it turned black in the rain. Many many hours were spent removing the later, power washing then using a rough to fine grade sandpaper to remove most of the product.I then applied this Johnstone's paint in colour Dusty Fern. It is like thinned acrylic paint in consistency. Applies fairly easily but was quite streaky on first application then as it dries it evens out slightly. It gives an almost sun bleached look, which isn't horrible but I wanted a matt opaque, so continued applying up to 4 coats on areas to achieve this. Dries really quickly so the painting part was easy. I don't think it soaked into the wood, creating more of a skin like finish.I love the colour, just blends into the greenery outdoors which is what I wanted, rather that something garish this time.I've left my furniture out in all weather's now and the finish is still like new. However, one hot day I had one of the chairs leaning on the table and where paint touched paint it stuck and peeled of when I moved them. Not a big deal as I managed to paint everything using less than one tin, so I have plenty left for touch ups, but something to note when it comes to folding the furniture up and storing it. I think if it's painted on untreated wood it would have been absorbed more readily and this would be less of a potential problem.If nothing else I'll be glad to have prettied up my outdoor living space and gotten another few years worth out of the bistro sets at least. Noted recently that I was able to get this product for less than half of what I paid, however at the time I still found it reasonable compared to other similar products and to get a colour I actually liked.Would I buy it again? Yes! I purchased 6 more tubs in various colours and have used it on a small hutch, another chair and plan to paint 2 benches next.So, ...good value, reasonably easy to use, build up colour to achieve the finish you like, low VOC so I managed to use it indoors in a well ventilated space, clean brushes with water... One other note, the container is plastic and not metal, but that is actually helpful as the lid doesn't warp when opening, so it can be replaced securely, and it doesn't corrode in my outdoor store, preserving the paint inside.I'll definitely be trying more of the Johnstone's range in the future.

Wow! Brilliant brillant service! Delivered next day, so not even 24 hours wait. Well done, Amazon.Packaging was fantastic. Tins taped several times with very strong tape across the lids. Whole tin is encased in extremely strong shrink wrap plastic, very thick - need scissors to cut it. When ordering you have a choice for extra cardboard packaging. I opted for it, just for extra protection, just in case. The cardboard box is well buffered with crushed brown paper. The goods were perfect.The paint itself, and I have literally just used some, is fantastic. I have used Johnstones paint before, but not any garden type products. This was no disappointment. The paint is nice and thick, but easy to apply. Goes on very smoothly. When dry it is true to colour. While I was applying it, I thought it looked very grey, but when it dries that goes. I did presume at the time that some of the discolouration was probably due to the fact that I was painting very ancient fence panels that have gone a dreadful colour. However, the paint stepped up to the plate and what I survey now makes even a pretty awful panel, well knocked about by various gales, attacked by frost, piled up with snow, you name it, not to mention lashing rain, look good. Yeah - the paint is that nice! Very pleasantly surprised.The only thing I can't comment on, obviously, is weathering. I'm not in heavy expectation here, as this is an extremely exposed site, facing west, which itself faces the Atlantic Ocean. That is one sock you in the face ocean! But we'll see. I won't be miffed if it doesn't last - it will have made my dreadful fence look good for the summer and autumn!Final bonus is that the paint washes out of the brush so easily, which is very surprising given it's consistency.Fully recommend.

Lovely paint used to paint the garden gazebo but unfortunately was not enough paint! Really lovely colour and packaged safely

This paint is brilliant, really good coverage and the colour is perfect for my garden. Used it on a bench, a gazebo and a shed. Needed 2 coats and a little touching up after but it's worth it and although it's a small pot, it goes a long way. Will be buying more when I need to paint more things!

This paint is amazing. The coverage is great, I found it much easier to apply than other brands I’ve used.This shade “gentle willow” is absolutely gorgeous. It’s a lovely sage green and I’m literally looking around the garden to see what else I can paint!I’ve used it on a cabin, on garden walls and balustrades so it works well on wood and stone.Anything and everything is getting a sage green makeover here.Previously we had a lot of grey woodwork and walls in the garden and I’m loving this shade, it feels more homely, warmer and it’s less boring than grey which we are so bored of here.I did 3 coats on the cabin as it had been painted before but one 2.5 litre pot was plenty. The stone walls only took two coats and it’s a very thick, block faultless coverage. One tub really does go a long way

Used this to paint a 3 seater bench and a 2 seater bench. Followed all instructions and as the wood benches were a strong, dark wood, 3 coats were necessary. Dried super quick! I only needed one tin, but bought two as often, when you come to touch up, I hate colours being no longer available as often happens with many paint colours. This is a beautiful bright colour and I will definitely be ordering another colour for another project very shortly. I am very pleased indeed with the finish and so I do highly recommend it. It is different from normal chalk type paints as it has an anti mould ingredient which is necessary for outside painting but I found it very easy to apply. I would use it on all relatively smooth wooden surfaces which you I am able to sand down, hence it wouldn't suit the feathered wood fencing that I currently have and which is a more rougher type wood. Thank you!!!