Most of the time, restoring your shed is a lot cheaper (and usually easier!) than buying and building a brand new one. To prove this to be true, we had a customer recently send us some pictures of them having used Owatrol products to bring their 15 year old shed back to life! We think you […]

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We get asked a lot of questions about our colour restorer Polytrol – understandably so as it is quite a unique product! So, we thought it would be a good idea to have a Polytrol FAQ’s post dedicated to our most popular questions to make it nice and easy for you to find the answers! […]
A customer recently sent over some pictures where she used CIP and Owatrol Oil in the restoration of her 1930’s Dutch Motordekschuit barge. It’s a big project measuring in at 15m x 4m so is being tackled in small sections. She began by working on the starboard deck using both Owatrol CIP to help protect […]
If you’re a yacht owner, we’re sure you are aware of how much the running costs are. Maintenance is not only recommended for safety but to also increase the longevity of the yacht. There are various things you can do to keep your yacht looking and operating at its best. Some will need to be […]
We received a glowing review from a customer that used Polytrol to revive their Ifor Williams horsebox. He was hoping to be able to bring back the original colour and lustre and so decided to try out our Polytrol colour restoring oil. He then sent us over some before and after images to show us […]
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 […]
Is the hull on your canal boat blacking in need of a touch-up? Are you new to owning a boat and not sure what you should do? Then this guide is for you! Regular blacking of your hull is vital to maintain the overall condition of your boat to keep it from rusting in the […]
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 […]
How to restore weathered wood to its original colour
Posted on in For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareThere 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 […]