We often get asked how to strip paint from wood, so here is all the information you need to know about what to use and how to use it. Firstly, you need to decide how you would like to remove the paint. There are a few different ways in which you can remove paint Sanding […]
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Looking for a way to give your garden furniture a new look? Well Owatrol ALU may be just what you’re looking for. Owatrol ALU is a flexible anti-corrosive high gloss aluminium paint finish. It can be used on wood or metal and on interior and exterior surfaces. It is a flexible, anti-corrosive coating that holds […]
A customer asked us for advice on how to go about achieving a weathered grey look to a bench without losing protection. What we recommended We suggested that they should remove the previous coating with Prepdeck. Prepdeck is a professional, high-grade stripper specially designed for the removing of old solid and semi transparent stains, unsightly grade stamps […]
How many of you haven’t managed to get out into your yard yet? Is the prospect of working on a project you have too daunting? With Owatrol, there is always a solution! Whether you have a deck that has turned gray and needs a good clean, a shed that is peeling and needs repainting or […]
We now have 20 liter sizes available on some of our most popular woodcare products! This allows you to purchase one large tin for your deck as opposed to multiple smaller ones – whilst also saving you money! Which products are available in this size? Solid Color Stain (SCS) SCS is an opaque wood protection and finish designed […]
Renovating treated garden furniture with Aquanett, Net-Trol & Aquadecks
Posted on in For the Yard, How To Guides, WoodcareIs your garden furniture looking a little worse for wear? Has the previous coating become faded or is now peeling and flaking off? Then we have the products to help you renovate them back to their former glory! First, you will need to strip off the previous coating / finish. To do this, we recommend […]
We have recently received some wonderful pictures from a customer who had a very sad looking greyed garden table. Luckily they contacted us and we helped them decide on the best products to use to help restore their table. As you can see, the wood has become dull and grey from weathering caused by mildew, pollution […]
Wood By Wright finishes a bird feeder with Deks Olje D1 & D2
Posted on in Decorating, For the Yard, How To Guides, WoodcareDeks Olje D1 & D2 are a firm favorite as a popular duo and it’s easy to see why! Both Deks Olje D1 and D2 leave a beautiful finish and even better, offer amazing protection from the elements. They can be used on both exterior and interior wooden surfaces, including decking, boat hulls, garden furniture, flooring, […]
Case Study: wooden boat finished with Deks Olje D1 & D2
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, Marine, WoodcareWe have received some beautiful before and after pictures of a wooden boat that has been finished with Owatrol Deks Olje D1 and D2. These images are courtesy of Igoe International in Ireland. They used the famous pairing of D1 and D2 to create a beautiful finish that will last. D1 and D2 are a […]
Teak Olje & Textrol used by WoodWorkWeb
Posted on in Expert Opinions, For the Yard, How To Guides, Product Spotlight, WoodcareWe have had a lovely review of two of our popular products, Teak Olje & Textrol from Colin, at WoodWorkWeb. Colin had a project of a coffee table with a live edge. He wanted to finish it with a product that wouldn’t hide the beauty of the wood and instead enhance it. He was aware […]