Maybe you are about to commence wood stripping finishes from an old door or chair? It’s important to not only decide which product will work best for your project, but also to consider the ‘touch time’. Touch time is as important as the product you are using. What Is Touch Time? Touch time is the…
Mill glaze is a condition that occurs on wood during the milling process. The heat applied during the process causes the natural oil within to ooze out when the blades of the plane close the wood pores. The oil produces the glaze that prevents penetration of water or oil coatings or adhesion of film forming…
In the event that you find you need to paint over a surface that has been exposed to a high amount of humidity (such as in a bathroom or from various outdoor elements), the following steps are designed to help you along the way! Preparing the Surface Prior to beginning the process, the entire surface that…
Owatrol is a company that takes extreme pride in its products and how they’re used. One of Owatrol’s many claims to fame is the fact that a number of Owatrol products maintain the Royal Yacht Britannia. Some of the main products that are used include Net-trol Wood Cleaner & Colour Restorer, Deks Olje D1, and…
If your home has suffered from damage due to a fire, there is a way that you can successfully block all sorts of odours and stains that can be caused by something like this. Before you take the step of painting over this kind of damage, make note of the following steps. Preparing the Surface…
If your exterior walls are chalky or are showing the effects of weathering, then you will need to make sure that they are properly prepared before painting begins. The following tips will help you achieve the perfect finish. The surface that you are painting should be clean and dry and you will also have to…
Promain‘s Technical Department receive a lot queries such as ‘’the paint is a different colour to what the tin says’’ or ‘’the paint has dried in some places but not in others’’ that are simply solved by correctly mixing the paint before application, as simple as it sounds there is a technique involved in mixing…
Romulus required a specialist contractor to apply 3M’s premium Scotchkote external wall coating system to their iconic building in The Square Mile. Only a stone’s throw from St Paul’s Cathedral, 30 Cannon Street was the first building in the UK to be built with GRC facade panels, achieving a grade II listing in 2015. The…
A back garden deck is not only a functional addition to your home, but one that can add beauty and value to your property. Deciding to build a backyard deck requires a thorough thought process that involves designing your deck, choosing materials, actual construction, and maintenance of the finished deck. So, once you have decided…
Tests conducted by Owatrol International on a project in Sweden showed how Owatrol Corrosion Inhibiting Primer protected a rusted barge ballast tank from further degradation. It is compatible with any harsh environment, especially seawater. You can apply it on both new and surfaces that suffer from rust. Owatrol CIP has anti-corrosive properties of Owatrol Oil,…
