Journal Blog

What Is A Leather Healing Balm

Jessica Barron 04 Dec 2020 0

We call it Leather Re-Colouring Balm, but people often refer to it as a healing balm due to the way it restores ‘heals’ leather. It is a pigmented cream that has been designed to quickly and easily restore tired, faded and damaged leather.How does the Leather Balm work? For scuffs, scratches and lightly cracked leather, a Leather Balm will soak into the damaged area and restore the colour, blendin...

Dark Oak & Light Oak Wood Stains

Jessica Barron 01 Dec 2020 0

Our different types of Oak Wood Stain Our Wood Stains can be used on all different types of wood to stain them any colour. In this article we will look at our range of Oak Wood Stains and how you can use them to stain any wood to look like oak.You could also use our Oak Wood Stain to stain oak; to enhance the colour of the wood.When using a paint to colour wood, you risk hiding the natural grain. ...

Pine Wood Stain

Ben Staerck 30 Nov 2020 0

A look at Pine Wood Stain In this blog post we will look at our Pine Wood Stain and how it looks when applied to wood, and also how to stain pine (the type of wood).You see ‘pine’ is not just a colour of Wood Stain, but also a type of wood that can be stained, and so I feel it is important to cover all options in this post. We will look at:Applying Pine Wood Stain onto pine.Applying Wood Stain (in...

What is Danish Oil

Ben Staerck 28 Nov 2020 0

Danish Oil provides many benefits to wood and so is a popular choice for wood finishing. In this article we discuss the history of Danish Oil, how it's made, the ingredients used and common applications of Danish Oil around the home.What is Danish Oil?Danish Oil is a wood finishing oil used to protect and nourish wood from the inside. There are many different types of Danish Oil available; that’s ...

Teak Oil For Garden Furniture

Ben Staerck 28 Nov 2020 0

Why Teak Oil is the best oil for garden furnitureTeak Oil soaks deep into the wood to protect and nourish it from within. This is important for garden furniture as the teak oil will stop it from getting damaged by the rain, and because it doesn’t form a coating (like a paint would) it cannot chip, flake or peel off.Garden furniture, particularly teak garden furniture, fades in time and starts to l...

Is Mineral Oil The Best Oil For Chopping Boards?

Jessica Barron 20 Nov 2020 0

Why use oil on a wooden chopping board?Wood is absorbent and when untreated, it can soak up food odours that can attract bacteria, causing the wood to dry out, become brittle and be in danger of cracking. Therefore, regular maintenance with a specialist Chopping Board Oil is a must if you want to prolong the life of the wood.What is the best oil for wooden chopping boards?Our Cutting Board Oil is...

Leather Sofa Cleaner

Ben Staerck 17 Nov 2020 0

Cleaning a Leather Sofa When it comes to caring for your leather furniture you first need to clean the leather using a leather sofa cleaner, and then protect it afterwards using a leather protector.Regular maintenance using both products will help keep your leather sofa in the best condition possible. You can purchase these products individually, or as part of our Leather Care Kit that represents ...

Using Black Leather Dye

Ben Staerck 08 Nov 2020 0

How to use black leather dye Firstly, it's important to mention that most leather is actually not just dyed. Most leather is actually dyed and then painted. So whilst a search for 'black leather dye' may have brought you to this blog post, if you're looking to repair or restore your leather you'll get better results with the products we'll talk about below.However, if you know you do need a black ...

Best Oils For Wood Furniture

Ben Staerck 06 Nov 2020 0

What are the best Oils for Wood Furniture Oiling wood is a tried and tested method, used for hundreds of years around the World to maintain, protect and enhance the natural beauty of all wooden surfaces. In this article we will look at both the best oils for outdoor wood furniture and the best wood oils for furniture used indoors. There are many different types of Wood Oils available, but the most...

Six Advantages Of Using A Beeswax Polish on Your Wood Furniture

Jessica Barron 26 Oct 2020 0

Beeswax Polish's Advantages We have a specialist range of wood waxes that are designed to protect wooden surfaces, as well as enhance the shine; Our most popular product for this is our beeswax furniture polish.Here are six reasons why: 1. Beeswax Cleans, Nourishes & ProtectsAs well as being a great wood cleaner, our Beeswax Polish has been designed to feed and nourish bare wood, and protect all ...

10% Off Your Next Order

Journal Blog