Born in America in the early 1900s, Charles Eames is one of the most well-known furniture designers of all time. Together with his wife, Ray, he made a huge impact on everything from industrial design to architecture to manufacturing. They were a pretty impressive couple, to say the least. Charles Eames’ mission was simple: to […]
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The gardening season is well and truly in full swing and many of us have planted out most of our veggies and are waiting patiently for them to grow. Along with the regular feeding and weeding, now is the perfect time to get your garden shed organised for the long (and hopefully warm) summer ahead. […]
If you want to enjoy your log cabin for as long as possible, it’s vital to spend time protecting and maintaining it. Part of the charm of log cabins is their rustic feel. That wonderful and unmistakable look and smell of natural wood. However, anything constructed out of wood, will, if not properly maintained, eventually […]
Building a shed or garden furniture out of pallets
Posted on in For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareOften overlooked, pallets are a readily available, cheap (you can sometimes get them for free) and easy-to-use building material, that can be put together to form a variety of structures. It’s not an exaggeration to say that, with a bit of imagination, you can make some pretty impressive things out of a few pallets. Plus, […]
Over time, the wood on your boat interior may need stripping. It may have lost its shine and turned dull due to unsatisfactory finishes; there may be loose varnish or water may have seeped into it causing damage. Whatever the reasoning, it may be time to strip the surface of the wood and start afresh. […]
Boat maintenance is highly important as it can help prevent too many repairs and all too frequent replacements. From time to time, as with anything, even in the household and other industries, parts require lubrication. This is to keep them working efficiently and smoothly. By maintaining parts, you can significantly help to extend their life. […]
Boat owners usually remember make time to maintain their boats in top condition but sometimes forget about their boat trailers. Boat trailers are required to get a boat into the water and are a key part of life as a boat owner. As boat trailers are used in the marine environment, they are exposed to […]
The gelcoat on a boat is an outermost layer on the hull of a vessel. Through epoxy, a polyester resin, a catalyst and other chemicals, it provides water-resistant properties. Gelcoat combined with fibreglass produces a strong and smooth surface, preventing the hull of the boat weakening. Over time the gelcoat on your boat may start […]
Protecting wood and wooden surfaces, for example, deck rails, in the marine environment is of vital importance. The environment can present all sorts of effects that can not only significantly reduce the aesthetic aspect of the wood but also cause deterioration of it too. Primarily due to the salt from the water and the exposure […]
Rescuing a poolside deck from failed high street decking oils
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, Wood CareWe’re always pleased to hear about how our products have helped customers with their renovation projects. However, we were particularly delighted when one of our Partners Roger, of R and A Pressure Washing Services, sent us these photographs of a poolside deck renovation he recently completed. The customer had previously treated their poolside deck with […]