Decorating can really make a project come to life and make it finally feel finished.
Take a look at some of our recent posts and get inspired.
Regardless if you are a full time professional or a weekend DIY-er, using a conditioner in your paint will help you to achieve the best results. Just simply add a small amount into your paint, mix it thoroughly and you’re ready to go. What is a paint conditioner? A paint conditioner is an additive that […]
A motto we like to live by is ‘preparation is key’. Behind every good paint job is good prep work. Today, we are going to share our 5 top tips on how to prep walls for painting. 1) Wallpaper removal If you first need to remove wallpaper before painting walls, there’s a few ways in […]
No doubt the majority of you know damp when you see it, but maybe you don’t know what the differences of damp are, nor how to specifically treat it There are 3 very common types of damp; condensation, rising and penetrating. As they all have different causes and therefore require different treatments, we are going […]
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! […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
This post has been written by Aaron of AJ Painting who has been using various Owatrol products over the years on all kinds of projects. We wanted to share a recent project with you all where they used Owatrol Oil to help re-paint Sean’s Bar – the oldest pub in the world! Check out their […]
We all want to get a professional-looking finish when painting, especially if we are doing it ourselves rather than paying to call in the professionals. Although it may seem like painting a wall is one of the easiest things to do there are many ways in which it can go wrong. One of the most […]
One of the very first things people will see when they arrive at your home is of course, your front door. Sadly, it is very common to see beautiful doors become dull and faded from exposure to sunlight, rain and pollution. Luckily, we have a fantastic product called Polytrol that will restore your door to […]
