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Before you apply any protective product, it is important that the wood is prepared correctly. Depending on its surface, different techniques may be needed. Preparing new wood (Deglazing) Regardless of whether they are durable by nature or pressure treated, soft woods are vulnerable during their first year of exposure to weather. The recommended product for […]
It is essential to understand the nature of wood to protect it effectively. Nowadays, we choose wood because it’s beautiful to look at and it’s a sustainable material. It is warmer than bricks and metal but it requires a little more care. If we want to preserve its natural beauty, a small amount of maintenance […]
This farmhouse in Cornwall was recently restored and repainted by Alan Iles. After cleaning and repairing the render the task of repainting it was tackled and usually this would have been a lengthy and laborious job. The bare patches would have needed to be primed either with primer or thinned masonry paint and in addition […]
A client recently asked us for advice on how to go about achieving a weathered grey look to a bench without losing protection. What we recommended We suggested that the client should initially apply Seasonite, our wood protector which stabilises and protects new wood. He could then apply Textrol in the colour ‘Weathered Grey’ to achieve […]
At Owatrol we are proud to say that our products are used to maintain the timber on the Royal Yacht Britannia. Deks Olje D1 is used each year to maintain the teak decks – it’s perfect for this as it’s water repellent and suitable for use both above and below the waterline. D1 replaces the […]
The weather might not be showing it, but it is officially spring. With a bit of luck, we’ll all be enjoying a lovely summer spent sunning ourselves in the garden. For a lot of us though, the typical British weather that we have been ‘enjoying’ has battered and weathered our decking and fencing. Owatrol UK […]
