This is the first in a series of posts we will be running over the next few weeks to help with the minefield that is choosing, installing and maintaining a garden deck. In this post, we will be giving a brief rundown of the main types of decking available as well as some of the […]
This week’s case study is a deck with a view! It’s definitely worth putting a bit of time and money in to revive and protect it for years to come. This deck is built using IPE decking which is an extremely hard wood. This makes it more difficult for protective treatments to impregnate the wood. […]
Owatrol have partnered with Duffield Timber to provide excellent cladding pre-treated with SI-106, an Owatrol product designed specifically for industrial application providing excellent UV protection. Who are Duffield Timber? Duffield Timber are a 3rd generation family-run timber merchant business based in Yorkshire reflecting the same values and emphasis on quality customer service as we pride […]
We are currently running a competition on our Facebook page with the chance to win either an iPad or £400 worth of Owatrol products. If you’re an existing Owatrol customer then entry is simple – you simply need to send 2 photographs of your best achievement with Owatrol products (one before, and one after) to […]
We get a lot of enquiries from customers asking what they need to do to their deck in order for it to be ready to paint or treat with their choice of finish so we thought we’d give some guidance as it’s not a one solution fits all sort of question! The preparation you need […]
Silva Timber recently featured a great case study on their website showcasing their Western Red Cedar using Owatrol’s Solid Colour Stain. This was a really interesting project for a DIYer transforming an ugly air raid shelter into a beautiful garden building and I think you’ll agree that it looks amazing. Paul chose Western red Cedar […]
We are super excited that we can finally announce the launch of our brand new Decking Paint. This fantastic new paint is suitable for new or weathered wood and for recoating old applications. It is fortified with Owatrol’s Emulsa-Bond giving it unrivalled adhesion to both horizontal and vertical surfaces where other products would fail or […]
We recognise that making a decision about which products, or which colours to purchase can be a big decision and sometimes you may be unsure if one of our products is right for you. We’ve made this easier for you by adding the ability to purchase a 100ml sample pot of many of our bestsellers […]
Following on from the success of our Wood Care Guide we have produced a series of posts taking you through the process of erecting a new garden fence – right from choosing which type to protecting and maintaining your completed fence. Below you can see each post in the series as well as a brief […]
This final post in our garden fencing series explains how to keep your brand new garden fence looking at it’s best and what maintenance will be required depending on the options you have chosen when erecting it. The main thing to remember when maintaining your fence is that prevention is most definitely better than cure. […]
