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Painting a deck this Bank Holiday? Here's all the kit you need

A Bank Holiday (with good weather) spent in lockdown is the perfect time to paint a deck. Here's all the kit you'll need, including the best decking paint, stains and oils

Painting a deck
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Planning on painting a deck this weekend? We reckon a Bank Holiday spent in lockdown is the perfect time to get your decking looking great. Whether you want to paint your decking a bold and punchy colour of paint, give it a hint of colour with a stain, or enhance it's natural beauty with an oil, we've rounded up everything you'll need.

Scroll down for where to buy the equipment you'll need to paint your decking, plus today's best prices on decking paint, oils and stains.

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Equipment you'll need for painting decking

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Decking paints available for online delivery

Decking painting essentials

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The best decking paints will give your deck a brand new look in no time at all. Here are today's best prices on our favourites:

Decking stains you can buy online today

best decking oil

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If you want a more subtle look than paint, then the best decking stains could be the perfect option. Here's where to buy the best decking stains at today's best prices:

Decking oils you can buy online right now

Cuprinol Garden Shades decking paint

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For the subtlest look of all, choose the best decking oils. These allow the colour and grain of the natural wood to shine through. Here's where to shop the best decking oils online this weekend.

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Laura Crombie

Laura is Brand Development Director for Real Homes, focusing on digital content. She has written about homes and interiors for the last 12 years and was Deputy Editor and Editor of Real Homes before taking on her current position. She's currently renovating a 1960s house in Worcestershire, doing as much as possible on a DIY basis.

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