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 […]
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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 […]
Whilst having a paintbrush, a roller and some masking tape is a good start for a decorating tool kit, there are a few more items you could add to make sure your decorating experience goes as smooth as possible. Just by simply adding a few cheap tools, you could save yourself a lot of time […]
Having a garden deck has become more and more popular and because of this, there are now a wide variety of decking materials available on the market. Having a hardwood deck has been the go to material for as long as garden decks have been around. However, as the times have changed, so have people’s […]
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? […]