Quick Overview A quick-drying water based paint that can be used on a wide variety of substrates such as wood, metal, brick, terracotta and stone. Add a splash of colour to your sheds, fences, benches and pots giving them a new lease of life and protecting them from the weather. No primer is needed even on metal. Containing wax, the garden paint has excellent water repellency and dries to a smooth satin finish giving long lasting protection.