Established over 100 years ago, Osmo UK have grown to become a world leader in the protection of wood. Headquartered from their factory in Warendorf Germany, Osmo oil products you can find worldwide. Promain (now part of PaintWell) are one of the UK’s main distributors of Osmo‘s range of wood finishes. Below we will discuss…
People often come to our website regarding protecting their exterior timber with a clear finish. In most people’s minds, they are thinking of a varnish. Varnishes do an excellent job but require a large amount of preparation on an ongoing basis. So why not think about using Teak Oil. The Benefits of Teak Oil Teak…
Whether it is wooden decking, furniture, sheds or barns, the only way to keep your wooden structures good and free from rot is to treat them. Regular maintenance of wooden structures will help ensure you can enjoy your prized possessions for longer. In this article, we aim to provide a comprehensive introduction to treating wood,…
If you are looking into staining exterior wood you have come to the right place! In the guide below we will discuss the correct preparation techniques, and the best wood stain exterior solutions available on the UK market today. What Are Wood Stains? We have many people that want to colour their exterior wood. There…
To help customers looking to restore their wooden decking, we have produced a video with Owatrol to explain the methodology. Watch our video below to find out just how great your decking can look using Owatrol Net-Trol, Aquanett and Textrol HES. Restoring decking has never been more satisfying! Do you have any questions in regards…
If you are lucky enough to have your own log cabin you will be all to aware of how important it is to ensure the exterior is well maintained and cared for. This can lead to a number of questions, such as ‘What is the best log cabin paint?’, ‘Can I use ordinary exterior wood…
As Spring has arrived and Summer is (hopefully) rapidly approaching, many people will be turning their attentions to their wood deck and asking themselves “should I use deck paint or deck stain?”. This is a common question that we are often asked. With that in mind, we thought we would list some of the most…
Even with the cold winter months behind us – if they ever really are behind us in the UK – there are still a number of issues that could cause your deck to become slippery. Rain, pool water, frost, moss and algae are just some of the issues that could cause your deck to become…
According to leading wood coatings manufacturers such as Owatrol, Osmo, PPG and Sherwin Williams, the demand for cleaners and coatings for timber cladding and wooden decking increased dramatically in 2017. Joe Kujawski, Business Director, Sherwin-Williams Industrial Wood Coatings Division commented “Sherwin-Williams Industrial Wood Coatings Division saw steady gains in all of the market segments in…
