Handy How to Guides that will show you step-by-step on how to use Owatrol products.
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A motto we like to live by is ‘preparation is key’. Behind every good paint job is good prep work. Today, we are going to share our 5 top tips on how to prep walls for painting. 1) Wallpaper removal If you first need to remove wallpaper before painting walls, there’s a few ways in […]
Metal furniture may be known for its strength and durability, however, it is not immune to damage. But before you decide to take a trip to the tip, more often than not there is something you can do to restore metal garden furniture. Using the right products (and with a little know-how) metal furniture restoration […]
No doubt the majority of you know damp when you see it, but maybe you don’t know what the differences of damp are, nor how to specifically treat it There are 3 very common types of damp; condensation, rising and penetrating. As they all have different causes and therefore require different treatments, we are going […]
More people are now working from home than ever before and whilst the commute to the garden office is certainly a lot nicer than being in a train or car, it can be distracting to work within the family home. Instead of building an expensive extension or moving to a larger house for an extra […]
After the destructive storms of the past few months, there’s a good chance your fences aren’t in the best condition. You may be able to do a quick fix but in some cases, you might need a whole new fence. Today we are going to be guiding you through how you can build your own […]
Protecting your wooden raised beds from the harsh Irish weather is highly recommended to increase their longevity. To do so, there are a few simple and effective steps you can take. Once your bed/s have been constructed, the best solution to offer the best protection is to treat them with a protective paint or oil […]
Timber cladding is becoming more and more popular, likely due to its great aesthetics, coupled with its easy maintenance. If looked after, wood cladding can not only look great, but can last for many years. How do I protect wood cladding? Step 1. Remove existing coatings Step 2. Neutralise your wood Step 3. Finish and […]
If you are of the creative mindset, you might have noticed the art of paint pouring become extremely popular this year. Similarly to acrylic paint pouring, we have noticed resin art has become very popular. And it’s easy to see why! Have you been thinking about creating your own resin art but are perhaps unsure […]
There are a few ways in which you can restore weathered wood to its original colour, however, using a product such as Net-Trol is likely the quickest and easiest. What is Net-Trol? Net-Trol is a wood cleaner and brightener which deeply cleans and restores grey weathered wood back to its natural colour. Its powerful formula […]
This post is for those of you that have a deck ready for protecting with a finish. Firstly there are a few decisions you must make. The first being that you need to decide on the kind of look you want to achieve – do you want a natural oil finish or a painted finish? […]
