This post has been written by Drew Decor who have been using Owatrol Oil for some time now on a variety of projects. They wanted to share a recent project with us where their client had a lot of work that needing doing on the exterior window frames and sills, front door and canopy, garage […]
If you own a narrowboat we are sure you are aware of the limitation of space. We have compiled a top 10 list of storage ideas to help you make the most out of your space! Clever storage ideas are a must to really maximise your space. You will need to really look and think […]
Are you going to be spending Christmas on a canal boat? Then you need to be prepared and remember that it will be a little bit different from a traditional Christmas spent inside a house. Obviously, there will be limited space and so having a large number of people won’t really be possible. You could […]
If you’re considering cruising down one of the UK’s beautiful inland waterways for your next holiday, then look no further. Whether you want to relax and take in constantly changing views of the British countryside or spend your afternoons spotting a variety of Britain’s birds, then there’s no better way to do it than from […]
Buying a narrowboat is like buying a house and is a life-changing decision, so we have created a guide to help assist you with buying your narrowboat! In this guide we will cover: What will you use your narrowboat for? Try before you buy Types of stern & size What is your budget? How […]
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 […]
What is Polytrol? Polytrol is a deep penetrating oil which restores the original colour and appearance of dull or tarnished plastics, gelcoats, metals and more! It penetrates deep into the surface and re-wets the pigments to restore their lustre and *colour which has been lost through exposure to sunlight, rain and pollution. When used on tarnished […]
Do 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 […]
We love seeing our customers hard work finished with an Owatrol product. This time it is our popular Owatrol Oil that has been used to protect Paul from Black Sheep Steel’s sculptures. Here’s what he had to say about using it on his work; I only discovered Owatrol about a year ago and it is just […]
Lee Goodwin has recently won an award for his paint pouring / fluid art. He was The Peoples Choice Winner at the recent Pebeo Mixed Media Exhibition at Menier Gallery, London. Lee has told us that he used Owatrol Floetrol as a paint pouring medium to create his winning piece. What is Floetrol & why […]
