CuprinolExterior Wood Preservers (Bp) Woodcare, Acorn Brown

Very easy to use as paint on wood preservative. I have used it for some years now.

After waiting over a week for a Prime delivery, I opened this up and started to paint the sleepers. It went on GREY. I was quite panicked but didn’t need to as it dried black. Needs a couple of coats to make it proper black but seems to work very well so far.

I must admit I wasn't sure how good this product would be as reviews are somewhat mixed. I wanted to coat my recently built summerhouse to protect the wood during the winter. I decided to put on two coats as advised although you can do three (if you have enough of course). You will need to decanter the product into a wider container to be able to use a brush. I used a 4 inch one which was ideal. Oddly it looks like muddy water before you brush it on, and it's quite thin but when dry produces a nice dark colour. It started drying after only 10 minutes or so but on a really warm day would no doubt be even quicker. I've noticed during rain it actually repels water so this is good stuff. For me it's done a good job but the real test will be how it performs during the winter. My brush took no time to wash clean under the tap and it doesn't smell much. Recommended.

We’ve used this product several times over the years on garden fences and furniture and it never fails to impress. We even have a solid log bench, bought 35+ years ago, which we retreat every few years and is still as new..Delivered following day despite being quoted 3-4 days. Great service.

I've used Cuprinol for years on fences and sheds and never had any of them even look like rotting. So when I bought a new shed, which I intend to turn into a small workshop, I bought Cuprinol. Its not the same name as the stuff I usually use but the price is about the same and the paint is too. Firstly its very thin and looks more like muddy water than something that will preserve wood. You will need to give your wood more than one coat. I've now given my new shed 3 coats and the recent heavy rain just ran off as if the shed were covered in oil. It is however water based so there is no oil involved. And I've still not used more than half the can. The colour comes as it dries and is a really nice green. Don't let the price put you off because in this case you really do get what you pay for. Highly recommended.

A good quality product as you would expect from Cuprinol but getting the tin open was a bit of a fiddle. The interior plug just wouldn’t pull out and I had to use a sharp knife to cut it out. Not a major problem but you should expect better from Cuprinol

Easy to apply and has given the wood a good protective cover

The original tin i had of this, was left by the previous home owner, it was a lovely coppery colour, liked it so much we bought 2 more large cans. Sadly it is a totaly different colour and it has ruined our fence.The new stuff looks like milk when you pour it out and is awful to apply. will never buy this rubbish again.