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? […]
One of the best ways of reviving the look of your kitchen is to replace the cabinets, but it can be very expensive! However, there is an easier and much more affordable way you can refresh the look of your cabinets by simply repainting them. We know this may seem like a big arduous task, […]
This post is all about decking inspiration! If you want to give your deck a new lease of life or perhaps are looking for inspiration into getting a deck installed, then take a look at our guide below. Regardless of the size of your garden or your budget, there is something for everyone. Some times […]
One of the best ways to protect your fences is with a saturating oil. This is because products that create a ‘protective film’ on top of the wood do not last long and will always eventually flake, chip or peel away leaving the wood exposed to the elements. However, before we get ahead of ourselves […]
Owatrol Oil is one of our most popular products, likely because it is highly versatile and can be used for a variety of things. For example, it can be used alone as a rust inhibitor, added to oil-based paints as a paint conditioner or applied to various surfaces to aid in the adhesion of finishes. […]
Maintaining your garden deck is important to make sure it looks its best for years to come. If your deck has been finished with an Owatrol product, then maintenance should be minimal. However, if you have used a wood finish that is not Owatrol, then you will need to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on maintenance […]
Have you decided on which type of fencing you want and are now looking at how to go about installing them? Then this is the post for you! Although some may think that it is essentially; ‘dig a hole and put the fence post in’ – it is a little bit more complex than that! […]
One of the most common questions we get asked about is how to strip paint from wood. So we thought we would create a post with everything you will need to know. Deciding on what to use to remove the paint The three ways you can remove paint are as follows Sanding Heat gun/blow torch […]
