Small Gallery of Customer Painted Log Cabins We’ve Built
Explore our gallery of log cabins supplied and installed for customers across the UK. From peaceful garden retreats and practical hobby rooms to stylish spaces for relaxing and entertaining, discover how the perfect log cabin can transform your garden.
Customers Painted Log Cabins...
Recently our hard working painter was in Reading to paint our customer's Trentan 5.69m x 3.59m x 44mm Bagshot 6 log cabin. The customer purchased their Demidekk Cleantech paint from ourselves and chose "Laerdal" for the main building and "Aske" for the fascia and windows and door frames 🙂
Last week our installers were nearby in Woking to build our customer's Trentan 5.75m x 3m x 44mm Shalford 1 log cabin. The installers also laid the cabin's heavy duty timber subframe base and included roof and floor insulation. The cabin came factory painted in Light Grey with White accents, windows and door frames.
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Why Choose a Painted Log Cabin?
Why Choose a Painted Log Cabin?
A painted log cabin gives you the character and substantial construction of a timber garden building with the added advantage of a professionally finished exterior. Instead of treating colour as an afterthought, consider the building and its finish together so the completed cabin works with your house, fencing, paving, and surrounding garden.
After many years working with garden buildings, I have found that customers naturally focus first on size and design. Colour deserves consideration at the same stage because it can completely change how prominent a cabin appears within the garden. A carefully chosen finish can help a substantial building blend in or deliberately make it an attractive feature.
Painted Log Cabin Options
What Do We Mean by a Painted Log Cabin?
A painted log cabin is a timber cabin where a suitable exterior colour finish forms part of the overall specification rather than leaving you to arrange all the initial painting yourself. The exact painting arrangements depend on the individual cabin and the options you select, so always check what is included with your chosen model before ordering.
Our painted cabin options allow you to combine practical timber construction with a much wider choice of appearance than an untreated natural timber building. Suitable colour finishes can also protect exterior timber when applied and maintained correctly.
Many of the buildings available with painted finishes use substantial interlocking timber construction. If wall thickness is important to your comparison, you can also browse our 44mm log cabins. Remember, wall thickness is only one part of the complete specification, especially if the cabin will be used year-round.
Professionally Painted or Paint It Yourself?
You can paint a suitable untreated cabin yourself, but a log cabin has a considerable amount of external timber, including walls, doors, windows, trims and end grain. Preparation and careful application take time, and the work needs to be carried out under suitable conditions.
A professional painting option is particularly attractive if you want the initial finish taken care of as part of the project. It can save you a substantial decorating job and provides a more consistent starting finish. If you prefer the DIY route, our wooden garden building weatherproofing guide covers some preparation and protection considerations.
Choosing Painted Log Cabin Colours
Choosing the Right Colour for Your Painted Cabin
I would choose a colour by looking at the whole garden, not the cabin in isolation. Consider your house brickwork or render, windows and doors, fencing, paving, existing garden buildings and planting. Neutral greys and softer natural colours can help a large cabin sit quietly within the garden, while greens, blues and stronger shades can make it more of a feature.
Do not rely entirely on a colour displayed on a phone or computer screen. Screens, cameras, shade and direct sunlight can all change how a colour appears. If an exact shade is important to you, inspect a physical colour sample in natural daylight before making the final decision.
Can I Have Two Colours on My Log Cabin?
Contrasting colours can be available on suitable painted cabins. Using one colour for the main walls and another for doors, windows or trims can emphasise the joinery and give the building a more individual appearance.
I would keep the combination fairly simple. A carefully chosen contrast often has more impact than using too many different shades, particularly on a substantial garden building.
Paint Protection and Maintenance
Does Painting Protect a Log Cabin?
A suitable exterior coating helps protect timber from exposure to moisture, sunlight and the British weather, but paint does not make a wooden building maintenance-free. The exterior should still be inspected regularly and the coating maintained in accordance with the relevant paint or treatment instructions.
Pay particular attention to areas that experience greater weather exposure, together with joints, end grain and sections close to the base. Addressing deterioration early is much easier than waiting until bare timber has been exposed for a prolonged period.
How Often Will a Painted Cabin Need Maintenance?
There is no single repainting interval that applies to every cabin. Maintenance depends on the coating used, colour, exposure to sun and rain, surrounding trees and vegetation, and the building’s position. A sheltered elevation may weather differently from a wall exposed to prevailing rain and strong sunlight.
I recommend inspecting the finish regularly rather than waiting for a fixed number of years. If the surface begins to deteriorate, follow the coating manufacturer’s preparation and reapplication recommendations.
Painted Log Cabins as Garden Offices
Can a Painted Log Cabin Be Used as a Garden Office?
Yes. Painted log cabins can be used as garden offices, studios, hobby rooms, gyms, entertaining spaces or relaxing garden rooms. The painted exterior affects appearance and timber protection; the building’s suitability for regular occupation depends on its overall specification.
For a garden office or regular colder-weather use, consider the walls, roof, floor, glazing, heating and ventilation together. You can compare our insulated log cabins if thermal performance is particularly important. Our garden building insulation and heating guide also explains how insulation and heating work together when planning a building for more regular year-round use.
Bases, Assembly and Professional Painting
The Base Still Matters
A professional painted finish cannot compensate for an unsuitable foundation. Your cabin still needs a firm, flat and level base capable of supporting the building correctly. An uneven foundation can cause assembly problems and affect doors, windows, and how the structure settles.
Confirm the exact base dimensions before beginning groundwork. You can read our log cabin base guide or see our garden building services if you would like help with the wider project.
Assembly and Professional Painting Options
Optional log cabin assembly is available on suitable models, and professional painting options can also be arranged where applicable. The exact services depend on the individual building, delivery area, site access, and the base and finish selected, so check the product details or speak to us before ordering.
I recommend discussing the complete project at the outset. It is much easier to plan the cabin, base, assembly, colour and any insulation requirements together than to make important decisions after manufacture or delivery has already been arranged.
Painted Log Cabin Display Site and Showrooms
Do your research and always look at your intended purchase before signing on the dotted line. Don’t risk buying a ‘bad one’ and don’t end up in that situation – if only! Visit our Surrey show site and see how good our painted log cabins are. You won’t regret it.
All of our cabins, which can be painted, are a far cry from the ‘cheap and cheerful’ buildings you can buy online. They are made from superior materials and designed to last. After 45 years in the business, we know what it takes to create a quality garden building that will last and look good in your garden.
Visit our Sutton Green display site Between Woking and Guildford”>Sutton Green display site between Woking, Ripley and Guildford in Surrey to see some of the painted buildings we offer. Choose from a fantastic selection of colours to bring brilliant colours into your garden and create a valuable new space. Or call us directly on 01483 237550 so we can advise you on your options.
Eminence Blue – White Option
To brighten up your garden, you will find that most of our cabins can be painted in various colours. The buildings we sell are not ‘cheap and cheerful’ buildings you can buy elsewhere; they are made from inferior materials and are priced down. After 45 years, we know what is important in making a quality
garden building – one that will last and will look good in your garden.
Light Green Painted Option
How About Adding Some Colour to Your Cabin? Make it stand out and look at it. See examples of
buildings at our showrooms near Guildford and see how good they look. But be warned – you might not be able to resist. At least you’ll know how good they look, as well as their quality. It’s always worth spending a little time to ensure you don’t buy a ‘dud ‘.
See Painted Log Cabins and Colours Before You Buy
I have always encouraged customers to inspect garden buildings before buying whenever practical. Photographs can show a design and colour, but standing beside the building gives you a much better understanding of the timber, glazing, floor, doors, size and quality of finish.
You are welcome to visit our Surrey showrooms and garden building display site at Sutton Green Garden Centre, Whitmoor Lane, Sutton Green, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7QA. You can see different painted buildings and finishes on site. However, we cannot display every cabin or colour, so please get in touch before making a special journey if there is something specific you want to inspect.
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Timber Garden Building Experience Since 1979
My Experience With Timber Garden Buildings Since 1979
I’m Robin Antill, founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. I left school at 15 and started in business in 1979 trading as Marina Sheds. Working directly with timber garden buildings taught me early on that construction quality and timber protection matter as much as how attractive the finished building looks.
I sold Marina Sheds in 1990, although unfortunately I did not receive all the money I was due from the sale. In 1992 we expanded into summerhouses, garages, garden rooms and log cabins, and this broader direction resulted in the business becoming Titan Garden Buildings.
My son Craig joined me in 1992 after studying carpentry at Guildford College from 1990. His carpentry knowledge complemented the practical experience I had gained through manufacturing, selling and working with timber garden buildings.
We sold Titan Garden Buildings in 1998. In 2000, Craig and I decided to retail quality products selected from suitable manufacturers and formed 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. Today Craig runs the day-to-day business, and I continue to support him and the team whenever required.
That experience is one reason I encourage customers not to choose a painted cabin on colour alone. Get the size, construction, glazing, floor, insulation, base and intended use right first, then choose a finish that complements both the building and your garden.
Painted Log Cabin FAQs
Are painted log cabins supplied already painted?
The painting arrangements depend on the cabin and options selected. Professional colour finishing is available on suitable models, but you should check the individual product specification to confirm how and when the finish is applied and exactly what is included.
Is a painted log cabin better than an untreated cabin?
Neither is automatically better for every customer. A professionally painted cabin is particularly convenient if you want the initial exterior finishing included in your project. At the same time, an untreated option may suit somebody who wants to apply their own treatment or colour.
Can I choose the colour of my painted log cabin?
Yes, suitable painted cabin options are available in a choice of colours. The available range depends on the model and painting system, so check the current choices before ordering and use a physical sample where an exact shade is important.
Can the doors and windows be painted a different colour?
Contrasting colours are available on suitable painted cabins. Choosing one colour for the main cabin and another for doors, windows or trims can create an attractive two-colour finish and emphasise the building’s joinery.
Will the colour online look the same in my garden?
No. Screen settings, photography, sunlight and surrounding colours can all affect how a paint shade appears. If colour matching is important, inspect a physical sample in natural daylight before confirming your choice.
Does a painted log cabin still need maintenance?
Yes. Paint helps protect exterior timber, but a painted cabin still needs maintenance. Inspect the finish periodically and clean, prepare or recoat areas when required in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations.
Can a painted log cabin be insulated?
Yes, insulation options are available on suitable models. For regular colder-weather use, focus on roof and floor insulation, along with wall construction, glazing, heating, and ventilation, rather than the painted finish alone.
Can a painted cabin be used as a garden office?
Yes. A painted cabin can make an attractive garden office, as long as the size and specification suit regular work. Plan your desk, storage, electricity, internet connection, heating, ventilation and insulation requirements before choosing the building.
What base does a painted log cabin need?
A painted log cabin requires the same firm, flat and level foundation as an equivalent unpainted cabin. Confirm the correct base dimensions and specifications for the exact model before carrying out groundwork or arranging delivery.
Can you assemble and paint my log cabin?
Optional assembly and professional painting services are available on suitable cabins. Availability and the order of work depend on the model, location, access, prepared base, and finish selected, so discuss the full project with us before ordering.
Does painting a log cabin affect planning permission?
The colour finish is normally only one small part of the planning considerations for a garden building. Matters such as height, position, size, intended use and the property itself are generally more significant. Read our log cabin planning permission guide and contact your local planning authority when confirmation is required for your particular property.
Can I see painted log cabins before ordering?
Yes. We encourage customers to visit our Surrey garden building showrooms to compare construction, finishes and colour examples in person. Please check with us before travelling if there is a particular cabin or colour you specifically want to see.
Choosing Your Painted Log Cabin
Choosing Your Painted Log Cabin
My advice is to choose the cabin first, then choose the colour as part of the complete specification. Decide how you will use the building, measure what needs to fit inside, compare construction and insulation requirements, plan the base and assembly, and then select a finish that suits the building and its surroundings.
If you are still deciding on the footprint, our log cabins by size section lets you compare cabins by their available dimensions. You can also read our log cabin buyer’s guide, or explore our complete log cabins and garden log cabins if you would like to compare other specifications and styles.
