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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 ...

How To Stain Wood

Jessica Barron 07 Oct 2020 0

A guide on how to stain wood Whether the surface of your table top has worn, the colour of your garden shed and decking has faded or you’re simply looking to change the colour of a wooden piece of furniture, a wood stain may be what you’re looking for. In this article we'll show you how to stain wood.As well as providing a beautiful colour to the wood, a Wood Stain will protect the surface from t...

Wood Oil Finish - Choosing the right oil

Ben Staerck 17 Sep 2020 0

In this blog post we aim to help you better understand what the different types of wood oils are and what one you should use for your project. We compare each oil in terms of look and feel when applied to wood, but also in terms of durability and application so you can determine what Wood Oil Finish is best for you.Comparison of the different Wood Oil Finishes available Danish OilBoiled Linseed ...

Restoring Colour To A Faded Leather Sofa

Jessica Barron 01 Mar 2019 0

Leather Sofa Restoration Leather sofas can often become faded due to age, wear or excess sunlight. In this blog post we will explore the correct procedures in leather sofa restoration. The way in which you will restore the colour of the leather will depend on the type of leather you’re working with.Before you start! Pour a drop of water onto an undamaged area of the leather sofa and rub it in wit...

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