Handy How to Guides that will show you step-by-step on how to use Owatrol products.
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For the last in our wood care solutions series, we are focusing on a water-based wood treatment. Some people prefer to use a water-based finish rather than an oil-based finish as they are very environmentally-friendly. With Owatrol’s Aquadecks you don’t need to compromise on finish to use a water-based product. How to finish new softwood […]
Picture the scene, your garden was once full of lovely new wood and it looked great so you sat back on your deck chair and enjoyed it – yay! Then winter came, and summer again, and then another winter…and now your wood is grey, dirty and may even be beginning to split or crack in […]
When you are planning a new finish for your decking, or attempting a repair damage such as peeling or flaking, you will first need to strip any existing coatings from the surface. This is not as difficult or as laborious as you may expect and can be carried out quite quickly by using Prepdeck high […]
What is mill glaze? Mill Glaze is a phenomenon that produces a shiny surface to new timber through the milling process. The cutters of the planer close the wood pores whilst the natural oils come to the surface of the timber through the machining heat. As the wood cools these oils produce a glaze on […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
