Without the proper maintenance and protection, decking can begin to look tired and dirty. Many people use their decking nearly every day in the summer and because our decking is usually placed within view of our homes, many of our customers come to us for help to find a product that will smarten up their […]
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With such a wide variety of wood care products; from strippers to cleaners and finishings to paints, we’re confident Owatrol will have the perfect product for your next project.
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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 […]
Makeover for a cedar clad garden office and gym
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, Wood CareIt never ceases to amaze us what a difference a new finish makes to wood cladding. We have recently had a customer who was in desperate need of a makeover for cedar clad garden office & gym. Roger at R and A Pressure Washing has given us another great case study to show you and we […]
How to clean untreated wood cladding and restore its colour
Posted on in For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareIf left untreated, wood cladding will eventually become ‘weathered’ and turn grey due to sun exposure. It will also become dirty, which can prevent your new finish from properly adhering to the wood. Before attempting to apply your new finish, it’s essential to clean the untreated wood to remove all of the dirt and grime […]
If you want to protect your wooden raised beds from the weather, there are some simple and effective steps you can take. Once constructed, the best solution is to treat them with the right paint or oil finish. It will make sure your beds remain in tip top condition over time and don’t warp or […]
We’ve got exciting news – Linitop woodstains and varnishes are coming to the UK! We’re now distributing across the UK and to celebrate we’re giving our loyal Owatrol customers 30% off EVERYTHING! Some customers might be aware that Owatrol is a company in the The Durieu family group. Founded in 1923, Durieu creates and distributes […]
Wooden cladding can be a great way to enhance the exterior of a building. However, there are different types of wood cladding and it’s important to make the right choice. One of the major things to decide upon is which type of wood you want. This will impact both the appearance of the building and […]
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 […]
Before embarking on finishing your wood cladding, it’s important to make sure that any old coatings are fully removed. If your wood cladding has not been finished with anything before then you can skip this step. However, if it has, you’ll need to remove it. Follow our simple guide to find out how to strip […]
A lot of people think that sheds aren’t exactly a thing to get excited about, but those people fail to appreciate that there are some truly spectacular sheds out there. They are much more interesting, much more exciting, and in many cases much more beautiful than a simple place to keep tools. The Allotment Roof […]