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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.

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Chest of drawers after application of Owatrol Spirit side view

We recently received some amazing pictures from Gemma of Gemma Stone Upholstery where she used products from our Spirit range to upcycle a chest of drawers. We think you will agree that the difference is amazing and looks like a completely different piece of furniture now. How did Gemma achieve this look? Gemma created the […]

Green interior wall with blue chair and white rug

How to save money on paint

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As much as we all love a freshly decorated project, it can be expensive. So today we want to share some of  our top tips on how to save money on paint so you can have the room, deck, shed or fence of your dreams for less! There are a wide variety of things you […]

Lissi's kitchen arch close up

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 […]

Antique crackle applied to a wooden frame

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 […]

Rust Spirit applied to wall art by GK Designs

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 […]

Man cleaning interior windows

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 […]

Man sanding a wall

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 […]

Contemporary white kitchen

Best paint for kitchen cabinets

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Whilst replacing your kitchen cabinets is a fantastic way to revive the look of your kitchen and give it a makeover, it is not very cost-effective. However, there is another easy (and much cheaper) option to give your kitchen cabinets a new lease of life; by painting them! Although it may seem like a daunting […]