We often get asked how to strip paint from wood, so here is all the information you need to know about what to use and how to use it. Firstly, you need to decide how you would like to remove the paint. There are a few different ways in which you can remove paint […]
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How to protect your boat using Marine CIP
Posted on in Before & After, How To Guides, Marine, Metal ProtectionDo you need to protect your hull, keel or ballast from rust and corrosion? Marine CIP (Corrosive Inhibiting Primer) is a rust inhibiting primer which can be over-coated with the paint of your choice. Perfect for using above or below the water line, Marine CIP contains the anti-corrosive properties of Marine Oil. This enables it to stabilise the […]
The best way to restore weathered wood to its original colour
Posted on in For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareTime: Approx 15 minutes for cleaner to work. Total time is dependant on the size of your project. Products: Net-trol Tools: Brush, sponge or roller. Pressure washer if desired Net-Trol is a powerful wood cleaner and brightener which restores greyed and weathered wood back to its natural colour. It effortlessly removes both surface and ground in dirt […]
Solid Colour Stain used on micro Smart Garden Offices
Posted on in Case Studies, For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareWe are pleased to share with you some more amazing spaces made by our friends over at Smart Garden Offices. Today, we wanted to focus on the smaller projects they make. However, just because they are small in size, certainly does not mean that they are small in character. Smart Garden Offices offer ‘Micro’ spaces that […]
Removing paint, varnish or stains with Owatrol Dilunett & Net-trol
Posted on in For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareSometimes knowing which Owatrol product(s) you need for your wooden restoration project can seem a little bit daunting. As there are a few steps you need to take to get your project looking its best again, we thought we’d create a little post to show you which Owatrol products you should use for removing paint, […]
Whilst it may be fashionable to finish your wooden surfaces with teak, linseed and other types of oils, after just a few months these oils can become clogged with dirt and damage form UV rays, causing your once beautiful looking wood to look black / grey and dirty. Today, we are going to show you […]
Using Owatrol Oil as a Rust Inhibitor
Posted on in Decorating, For the Garden, How To Guides, Metal ProtectionOwatrol Oil is a product that wears many hats; it is a rust inhibitor, a paint conditioner and it also helps adhesion of finishes. Owatrol Oil is a versatile, highly penetrating air drying oil and when used as a rust inhibitor, it provides a tough, flexible finish, driving out excess moisture and air; displacing it […]
Owatrol Textrol is a deeply penetrating oil, perfect for exterior softwood and hardwood on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. Textrol does not hide the grain but instead enhances it and is available in 7 shades including clear. This is perfect for if you want to offer your wood the best protection, without having to change the […]
Balau decking restored thanks to Owatrol
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareSadly, it’s all too common to see what was once a beautiful wooden decking, transform into a cold, dark and grey decking due to an inferior product being used to finish it. This customer’s decking was finished with a low quality oil which lasted only 3 months before turning their beautiful new deck into a […]
The best uses for Transyl – much more than just a lubricating oil
Posted on in Automobile, How To Guides, Marine, Metal ProtectionTransyl is a product that has many jobs and it does them all very well. Its versatility makes it a go-to product for many people, as it can assist in many different ways. So what’s the best uses for Transyl? What exactly is Transyl Oil? Transyl Oil is a lubricating, deep penetrating, self-spreading liquid with exceptional ‘wetting’, […]