Decorating can really make a project come to life and make it finally feel finished.
Take a look at some of our recent posts and get inspired.
You may have seen the current trend of painted arches and wondered how to achieve the look in your own home. So, we’re here to show you just how easy it is! Take a look at our step-by-step guide to learn all about how to create a painted arch. Supplies Tape measure String Pencil Level […]
The Owatrol Spirit range has two products to create decorative crackle paint effects on any surface. For a small crackle, we suggest you use Crackle Spirit. For larger cracks with a natural weathered antique finish, we recommend you use Antik Crackle Spirit. Before you start your project you will need to check if the surface […]
The Owatrol Spirit range makes it possible to create a variety of decorative effects to make metal look old. The following three products can create beautiful unique finishes that can be quickly and safely created. Rust Spirit Owatrol Rust Spirit is a rust activating spray for creating decorative oxidised effects on ferrous metals or surfaces […]
End of tenancy cleaning can be a bit of a daunting task so we have put together a handy checklist to help assist you. What is end of tenancy cleaning? End of tenancy cleaning (EOT) is an agreement that a tenant agrees on with their landlord upon rental of a property, where it is agreed […]
Many of us have made mistakes when it comes to paint. You may have ordered too much, or perhaps dislike the colour now you have seen it on an entire wall. There is a lot of conflicting information out there and it can be difficult to know how to correctly dispose of or re-use your […]
As we always say, preparation is key! Behind every good paint job is good preparation. Today we are going to share our top 5 tips on how we recommend you prep your walls for painting. 1) Removing wallpaper If you are planning to remove wallpaper and instead paint your walls, there are a couple of […]
Whilst replacing your kitchen cabinet is a fantastic way to revive the look of your kitchen and give it a makeover, it is not very cost-effective! But don’t worry, there is a very easy way in which you can give your kitchen a new lease of life. Simply by repainting your kitchen cabinets! Although it […]
When most people think of essential decorating tools, they will think, “paintbrush, paint roller, paint tray and masking tape”. While this is a good start, there are many other essential items you should have in your kit. Whether you’re a D.I.Y-er or professional, take a look and see what tools we recommend to make your […]
We have recently launched a new range of decorative finishes! We are excited to share these products with you as they’re different from anything we’ve produced before and allow for some amazing effects and exciting projects. The Owatrol Spirit range consists of 13 products that give you the ability to decorate any surface with a […]
We have all heard of paint primers but are they necessary, and if so, what kind of primer do you need? Why should I use a primer? If you are looking for a nice uniform looking paint job then primers really are the way to go. Primers lay the foundation and give the surface a […]
