We can clearly identify elements of Henri Rousseau’s 1910 painting ‘The Dream’ in this design, yet, as a wallpaper, it was chanced upon in a 1970s book, sandwiched among some 120 other wallpaper designs. Final colour, when painted, may also be affected by the timber that your paint is applied to (pale softwood as opposed to dark hardwood, for example) and could be affected if you are over-coating previous treatments. There are many wood treatments on the market, but few come as close as Protek Royal Exterior when it comes to the superb levels of protection it offers your timber and the fantastic array of colour choices that are available. By treating your timber with Protek, you get an excellent level of water resistance as well as superb protection from mould, rot, fungus and weathering.

Although the colour we show with each product is as close as possible to how it will look when painted on timber, there will be variations in colour interpretation on different screens (computer screens, tablet devices, mobile phones etc. Luckily I don't think that it's an exact science as different amounts came out in each paint pot and all three of the puffy paints turned out fine.Especially with lighter treatment shades, it is strongly recommended that you take advantage of Protek’s range of wood preparation products. On some rough sawn timber, one coat may suffice, but if you are treating a garden building (such as a shed, summerhouse or log cabin) you should always apply at least two coats. litres of Johnstone’s Washable Matt will cover approximately 30 square metres depending on the nature and porosity of the surface.

All colours are fully inter-mixable, enabling the discerning artist to render that just-right shade of Goblin snot or Troll dribble. Although it is a wonderful shade for purely decorative purposes, Jungle Green is also perfect for revitalising old and tired timber and covering up the imperfections that build up over the years because it is a slightly darker shade. With a thin paint brush, paint the animals face details onto the stone using acrylic paint in different colours.

As with many wood treatments, it is strongly recommended that they are applied in good weather, ideally at a time when no rainfall is forecast for around 48 hours after application.