Handy How to Guides that will show you step-by-step on how to use Owatrol products.
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Painting walls in your home is not necessarily a difficult task, but if not done well it can look dreadful. By taking a few simple steps you can ensure a great finish without necessarily needing to employ a professional. Our handy ‘how to’ guide walks you through the process step by step so that even […]
Unfortunately, rust stains are an all too common problem on patios and other stone or concrete areas. As garden furniture and equipment is often metal it can rust when exposed to the delightful British weather leaving unsightly marks on your patio. These stains can be particularly stubborn and generally cannot be removed using water alone […]
The variations on a child’s wooden playhouse are almost endless and whether you’re looking for something small or large, traditional or quirky there’s bound to be something out there for you. If you can’t find what you’re looking for then perhaps attempt to make one yourself! Regardless of your chosen method of obtaining a playhouse, […]
The cold, wet winter months are hopefully now on their way out and we can look forward to lighter evenings, warmer weekends and a little more sun! At this time of year we often begin to think about spring cleaning and even the dreaded redecoration! Have you found unsightly patches of mould have popped up […]
Masters in metal protection! With the cold, wet and windy weather we are having at the moment, we thought it would be an excellent time to focus on our metal protection products; seeing as all the external metalwork is currently taking a bit of a battering! We will be featuring a product spotlight of one […]
Surfaces like ceramic can be a nightmare to paint as it’s difficult to get the paint to adhere shiny and non-porous surfaces. It can also be prone to peeling and flaking. Our easy-to-follow guide can save you money by up-cycling that lamp and create whatever look you’re after! Equipment Lamp (or any other ceramic surface) […]
Following the success of both our Wood Care Guide and our Fencing Guide we have written a comprehensive Decking Guide. This takes you through step by step from choosing the type of deck you are looking for to complete your project, to preparing your deck for finishing and even maintaining it for years to come. […]
This week’s post focuses on the maintenance work which needs to be carried out on your garden deck to keep it looking at its best. If you’ve followed our previous advice and used a good quality decking protection product then your maintenance should only be minimal. We’ll discuss the maintenance needed for the main types […]
At this point we are assuming that your deck is ready and raring for it’s choice of finish. If your deck has not been prepared for finishing then you probably haven’t read our previous posts on how to do this. You need to prepare your deck well for its new finish in order for the […]
From this point on we are presuming that you have followed our guidance in the previous post on treating your deck when it is new. Assuming that your deck has now either weathered with Seasonite for its first 6-12 months or that it has been untreated until now you should follow our simple steps to having […]
