These Italian doors were beautifully restored thanks to Owatrol’s saturating hardwood oil, Deks Olje D1 and Owatrol’s flexible high gloss varnish, Deks Olje D2. We think you’ll agree that they look absolutely fantastic! The team first applied Deks Olje D1, which is perfect for dense wood species. It penetrates the wood and protects it from […]
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Using Polytrol to restore a faded wood effect composite front door
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, DecoratingWhen someone arrives at your home, your front door is one of the first things that they’ll see. A tired, faded front door can make even the most beautiful of homes seem a little neglected. Exposure to rain, sunlight and pollution can all contribute to making your front door look as if it’s seen better […]
FAQs about using Floetrol in your acrylic paint pouring
Posted on in Case Studies, Decorating, Owatrol NewsFluid acrylic paint pouring has been getting more and more popular in recent years and we can see why! Using Floetrol in your acrylic paint pouring helps to create beautiful strong ‘cells’ and allows for paint to move easier on the canvas. Take a look at these beautiful examples; […]
One of our favourite things to receive in our email box is before and after pictures of our customers’ projects. It really makes our day to see the varied uses our products are used for and the fantastic finishes they achieve. When one customer contacted us with pictures of how they had transformed their built-in […]
There’s no getting around it; buying a new kitchen is expensive. Investing in a new kitchen when ours starts to look a bit tired, is a luxury that many of us can’t afford. For those of us faced with a kitchen we’re not that keen on when we buy a house, it can be tempting […]
Born in America in the early 1900s, Charles Eames is one of the most well-known furniture designers of all time. Together with his wife, Ray, he made a huge impact on everything from industrial design to architecture to manufacturing. They were a pretty impressive couple, to say the least. Charles Eames’ mission was simple: to […]
Badly damaged wooden front door rescued with Owatrol
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, Decorating, Wood CareWhen a customer came to us with pictures of a wonderfully grand, old painted but badly damaged wooden front door that they were renovating, we knew we had the perfect products for the job. First, the badly damaged wooden front door needed stripping Before putting any new finishings on the door, we advised the customer […]
How to revive a composite front door
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, Decorating, How To GuidesPaul at Dunne & Sorted got in touch when he was looking for a product to revive a customer’s faded composite door and we recommended Polytrol. He’s sent us some photos of the project before and after he’d completed it and some instructions on how he did it. For more information about Paul and his […]
Wooden cladding is a practical, attractive way to adorn the outside of your building. It offers a natural, traditional-looking finish, is environmentally-friendly and with proper care can last for years. About Wooden Cladding Wooden cladding can be made from a variety of different wood species and come in many different styles. It can cover up […]
So you have a nice, freshly-plastered room with neat, smooth even walls. You’re pleased with the job, but the task is far from over. The next step is to paint and to ensure the paintwork looks as flawless and neat as the plaster. You also want to take steps to guarantee a long-lasting finish that […]