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 love DIY and Christmas, this is the blog post for you! With Christmas around the corner, there is still time for getting the last Christmas DIY bits and bobs in place before the big day! Christmas DIY trends this year are simplistic yet beautiful. There are lots more modern/contemporary decorations this year, bringing the […]
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 […]
We love seeing our products being used all over the world! This time we have seen a furniture company in to Hong Kong that uses Owatrol Oil to finish their work. SPRUE is an industrial style furniture company in Hong Kong that makes everything by hand. They make bespoke and unique pieces of furniture […]
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 […]
