Staining a Bamboo Fence

Hi,

I wonder if anyone can help me with this. I have a bamboo facia covering the back fence in my garden but it is very pale and uninteresting. I would like to stain it and I have found a couple of images on the internet which have the look I am seeking. These are just stock images and they don't tell me what specific colours are used and how to achieve the effect. I've attached the 2 images and would be grateful for any advice on what the colours might be and who (in the UK) would supply them and the best way of applying them.

Thanks in anticipation

George

 

Not sure on the colours, but you'll probably need an oil based stain. Hope that helps to start with

 

Bamboo survives quite well so long as it does not stand on a damp surface.Preservative not therefore essential. Water repellant Decorative treatments could include such as Cuprinol Garden Shades, Ronseal 1 Coat fence or Wickes Ultimate Shed &Fence. Wide range of colours available. Do you have means to spray it on. Brushing would be too tedious for me.

 

It normally has to be an oil based as water based stains or paints just don't get under the surface

 

The part about it I wouldn't like is all the sanding down between coats.