We had our great new Owatrol Wood Care Solutions How to Guide produced recently and we have been featuring expanded how-to guides based on it in our news section. Here you can find all of the how-to guides in one place! How to remove mill glaze This how-to guide walks you step-by-step through the process […]
For the last in our wood care solutions series, we are focusing on a water-based wood treatment. Some people prefer to use a water-based finish rather than an oil-based finish as they are very environmentally-friendly. With Owatrol’s Aquadecks you don’t need to compromise on finish to use a water-based product. How to finish new softwood […]
Picture the scene, your garden was once full of lovely new wood and it looked great so you sat back on your deck chair and enjoyed it – yay! Then winter came, and summer again, and then another winter…and now your wood is grey, dirty and may even be beginning to split or crack in […]
Is your decking new and has had time to weather? Or was it previously coated and has now been stripped? Then you are ready to protect it using a saturating finish! If your decking is hardwood then we would highly recommend using Deks Olje D1; a penetrative, wood oil that provides protection from within. It […]
When you are planning a new finish for your decking, or attempting a repair damage such as peeling or flaking, you will first need to strip any existing coatings from the surface. This is not as difficult or as laborious as you may expect and can be carried out quite quickly by using Prepdeck high […]
If your wood has been left untreated it will probably have turned a greyish colour and be covered in dirt and grime! Before attempting to apply any sort of finish to it you should definitely use a wood cleaner to remove all this dirt and restore the wood’s natural colour. This will also help the […]
When it comes to creating the perfect ambiance in our homes, we all imagine ourselves as 60 minute make-over pros, while in reality our skills barely go beyond patchy painting. However, even novices can tun pro with these simple tips on how to create beautiful wall designs that you can really be proud of. That’s […]
What is mill glaze? Mill Glaze is a phenomenon that produces a shiny surface to new timber through the milling process. The cutters of the planer close the wood pores whilst the natural oils come to the surface of the timber through the machining heat. As the wood cools these oils produce a glaze on […]
Painting walls in your home is not necessarily a difficult task, but if not done well it can look dreadful. By taking a few simple steps you can ensure a great finish without necessarily needing to employ a professional. Our handy ‘how to’ guide walks you through the process step by step so that even […]
Unfortunately, rust stains are an all too common problem on patios and other stone or concrete areas. As garden furniture and equipment is often metal it can rust when exposed to the delightful British weather leaving unsightly marks on your patio. These stains can be particularly stubborn and generally cannot be removed using water alone […]
