Whether used as a home office, gym, creative studio, or family retreat, the exterior of a garden building must stand up to years of weather exposure, while maintaining its beauty. That’s why Smart Garden Offices finish their painted garden buildings with Owatrol S.C.S (Solid Colour Stain). This partnership combines Smart’s Garden Offices elegant designs, with […]
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Restoring a Faded Garden Trunk with Polytrol
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, How To Guides, Product SpotlightIf you have faded garden furniture that’s lost its colour and charm after a few seasons in the sun, you’re not alone. From intense UV rays in the summer, to damp, cold winters, the British weather can quickly leave anything left outdoors looking tired, faded and grey. But don’t rush out to replace it just […]
Transforming a Tired Garden Deck with Owatrol Decking Paint
Last Revised in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, Wood CareIs your garden deck looking worse for wear after years of battling the elements? You’re not alone. One of our recent customers faced this exact challenge with their large, 7-year-old deck, spanning approximately 45 square metres. Like many others out there, this deck had suffered from a previously applied stain that had failed over time, […]
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED The Owatrol Showcase Competition is your chance to show off your hard work and win BIG! Whether you’ve brought tired wood back to life, restored the colour to your front door, or given your garden furniture a makeover – we want to see it! The Prizes Three lucky winners will […]
Owatrol paint conditioners used in country house makeover
Posted on in Case Studies, Decorating, Expert OpinionsThis stunning country house in Scotland had a room recently finished with a helping hand from Owatrol paint conditioners. The Project The room was completed by Kyall of West End Decorators and is part of the beautiful Burn estate that is set in 200 acres that was gifted to the Goodenough College. Watch him transform […]
We’re excited to announce that Owatrol UK will be attending a variety of upcoming events throughout 2025, bringing our industry-leading woodcare, metal protection and decorating solutions to professionals and enthusiasts across the country. You’ll find us at major trade shows, including Brewers events, the Scottish Painting and Decorating Show, Rabart trade shows and many more. […]
Owatrol UK are excited to announce that Net-Trol & Soapclean have both been fully tested and are the only authorised official cleaning products for Accsys Accoya timber products. Who are Accsys & what is Accoya? Accsys are the world’s leading supplier of premium, high performance and sustainable wood building materials. Their goal is giving the […]
How to stop mould on walls with VC175 Mould Killer
Last Revised in Before & After, Case Studies, DecoratingWhen it comes to redecorating, a common concern is preventing mould and mildew from redeveloping. This is especially the case in damp or humid areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and basements. A product that can make all the difference in this situation is Owatrol VC175 anti-mould additive. A few mls not only helps maintain the […]
R&A Pressure Washing Services restore a teak bench
Last Revised in Before & After, Case Studies, Expert Opinions, For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareLearn how R&A Pressure Washing Services restored this Royal Botania teak bench with a stainless steel frame using products from Owatrol. The prep work As you can see from the before images, the teak had become grey and weathered due to a build-up of dirt and grime on top of a previously applied finish. To […]
Red Cedar Cladding and Fencing Restored with Owatrol
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, Product Spotlight, Wood CareThis Western red cedar cladding & fencing was restored after an application of Osmo oil had failed. This is another project completed by Owatrol wizard Roger of R&A Pressure Washing Services. This one took him over 10 days to complete due to not only the size of the project, but also due to dodging the […]










