Painting Douglas wood

Douglas fir is a frequently chosen type of wood for making fences, garden sheds, and railings. Its durability combined with its price makes Douglas fir a very popular choice for outdoor use. Untreated Douglas fir lasts approximately 10 to 15 years, but when painted with the right product, it lasts at least twice as long. Therefore, you should paint Douglas fir with Osmo.

• Protects against UV radiation, water, and dirt
• High yield, 1L = treats 26m²
• Maintenance without sanding
• Based on natural, plant-based oils and waxes
• The wood grain remains visible

Osmo Country House Paint is an opaque paint based on natural oils and waxes. These ingredients penetrate the wood, providing protection against moisture, sunlight, algae, and mold. Because Country House Paint is made from oils and waxes, it lasts between 3 and 6 years and will not peel or crack. Once Douglas fir has been treated with Country House Paint, touching it up is simple. When the paint starts to look less attractive, simply clean the surface and apply a new coat. Sanding is not required because Country House Paint will not peel.

Osmo Country House Paint versus regular exterior paint

Below is a handy overview showing the differences between regular paint and Osmo Country House Paint.

‘Ordinary’ exterior paint

• Will crack and peel over time
• Protects Douglas fir against sunlight and moisture
• Applies to the wood and protects the wood from the outside
• Does not protect against algae and mold
• Cannot be touched up without sanding
• Always apply a primer first

Country house paint

• Country house paint does not peel or crack
• Made from natural ingredients, including the pigments
• Protects Douglas fir against moisture, sunlight, algae, and mold
• Penetrates into the wood and protects the wood from the inside
• Touch up without sanding
• No primer needed

You can paint Douglas fir in any desired color. The beautiful colors of the Country House Paint are derived from added organic pigments. The opaque paint is available in 21 standard colors. Is your favorite color not among them? We can have the Country House Paint mixed in 186 RAL colors and 1950 NCS colors. Please contact us for this.

Black paint for Douglas fir

Black is a popular color these days. Many fences and cladding boards are painted black. Painting with Osmo Country House Paint ensures an opaque appearance while the wood grain remains visible. Fence boards that have already been pre-treated with a black color can also be touched up or repainted with Osmo Jet Black paint. This color corresponds to RAL 9005, which is familiar to most people.

Painting Douglas fir white

Another beautiful color is white. The white color is widely used for painting window frames and beams. Garden sheds are also painted with the white variant. There are two white variants in the Osmo range: RAL 9010 Pure White and RAL 9016 Traffic White. RAL 9010 is slightly more cream-colored when compared to RAL 9016, but it is still white. Therefore, RAL 9016 is whiter than RAL 9010; however, RAL 9010 is the most popular color.

Anthracite Douglas paint

When you mix black and white, you naturally get gray. Anthracite is therefore a popular color. Osmo Anthracite 2703 is a dark anthracite color that is close to black, but just a shade lighter. Additionally, Osmo Netherlands also has Anthracite Gray 2713 in its range. This is a more gray color for painting Douglas wood.

To paint Douglas fir, there are a number of things to keep in mind. That is why we explain step-by-step how to paint Douglas fir. But first, what do you need to paint Douglas fir?

• Country house paint of your choice
• Osmo Brush or Osmo Microfiber roller
• Stirring stick
• Roller tray
• Tarpaulin or cardboard

Applying paint to Douglas fir

1. Stir the Country house paint thoroughly for at least 2 minutes. After opening the can, the oil, wax, and pigments have separated. Always perform a test first to check if the product adheres well and if the color gives the desired result.
2. Apply the first coat of Country house paint with a Brush or Floor brush to the new or sanded Douglas fir.
3. Mistakes made during application can be corrected on the wet surface up to 15 minutes after application. Think of roller marks or brush hairs.
4. The first coat takes approximately 10-12 hours to dry (at 23 degrees and 50% relative humidity). At lower temperatures or higher humidity, drying takes longer. Good ventilation must be ensured at all times. Therefore, ensure that it is not applied during bad weather and rain.
5. Apply the second coat of Country House Paint. Apply this in the same way as the first coat.
6. Drying in approx. 12 hours; see point 4.