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New Product: Leather Polish

Craig Stevenson 18 Mar 2021 0

In March 2021, we launched a brand-new product for leather, our Leather Polish.Read this blog to find out more about it, and how it compares to our Leather Protection Cream.What’s the difference between Leather Protection Cream and Leather Polish?Both products provide great protective benefits to leather (more on this below), but the main difference between the two is the finish they leave on leat...

Using Worktop Oil

Jessica Barron 15 Mar 2021 0

We have a range of products and kits suitable for use as a Worktop Oil, that will not only protect your worktop from stains and spills, but will bring out the natural beauty of the wood, enhancing the grain and colour.Danish Oil For Oiling WorktopsDanish Oil is a unique blend of natural oils (tung oil or boiled linseed oil) and is one of the most popular choices when it comes to oiling wooden work...

What is Tung Oil

Jessica Barron 02 Mar 2021 0

What is Tung Oil and why do we use it? Let's jump straight in, what is Tung Oil? Tung Oil is a hard wearing, naturally derived oil, extracted from the seed of the tung tree, and so is completely free from additives making it non-toxic and safe to use in all environments and on a variety of items.As well as being highly resistant to water, Tung Oil helps to prevent drying and deterioration of wood...

Creating Two-Tone Effects With Leather Finish

Craig Stevenson 15 Feb 2021 0

Have you ever noticed that sometimes when you apply the Leather Finish to a piece of leather, after restoring the colour, the sheen just does not look right compared to the original leather? it seems slightly too matt, or slightly too glossy, and no matter how much you try to tweak it, it never looks right; sometimes it may even look ‘plasticky’ in comparison! Well, it may be that you are dealing...

Acrylic Leather Paint

Jessica Barron 22 Jan 2021 0

As the name suggests, leather paints are specifically made for painting intricate and decorative designs onto all items of leather. If you need to repair an item of leather, you're best using one of our leather repair products. In this blog, we are going to discuss the differences between two types of leather paint: Acrylic and Polyurethane. What is acrylic leather paint? Acrylic leather paint is ...

Red Wine Stain Removal From Carpets

Ben Staerck 20 Jan 2021 0

Using our Red Wine Stain Remover we will demonstrate how to remove red wine stains from a carpet, but the same process can be used to remove red wine stains from clothes, upholstery and all other fabrics.If you don’t yet have our product, follow these simple steps to control the stain, before the product arrives:Blot the area immediately with kitchen roll.Never rub or scrub the stain.Keep the stai...

How And When To Use Our Leather Degreasers

Craig Stevenson 14 Jan 2021 0

The content below is for professional users of our products. If you need to degrease your leather, use our Leather Degreaser.Degreasing pigmented (and non-absorbent) leatherOne of the biggest problems when it comes to re-colouring and refinishing leather is grease contamination. As you use the leather, natural oils from your skin can cause the finish and pigmented coatings on the leather to deteri...

Water Based Wood Stains

Jessica Barron 14 Jan 2021 0

What are water based wood stains?As well as providing a beautiful colour to the wood, a Wood Stain is designed to protect the surface from the elements, enhance the natural beauty and grain of the wood, and expand its lifespan.Choosing the best wood stain for your project depends on the item you are working on and the type of finish you require.In this guide, we will focus on water-based wood stai...

Leather Paint For Shoes

Ben Staerck 12 Jan 2021 0

In today's blog we look into painting leather shoes. This can be to create designs using our Leather Paint, or restore or change the colour of your footwear too, using our Shoe Colouring Kit.Painting leather shoes: what are my options?You can use two different products for painting leather shoes, depending on what you want to achieve.Leather Paint – Use this for hand painting creative designs and ...

How To Apply Danish Oil

Jessica Barron 11 Jan 2021 0

How to use Danish Oil Today's blog is all about Danish Oil; how to use it and how to apply it.Step 1 – Clean the woodBefore applying the Danish Oil, it is important to properly clean the wood and remove any old finishes. This will ensure the oil is fully absorbed, creating an even and an attractive, natural, satin finish.To clean the wood, we recommend using a specialist Wood Cleaner.Our Wood Clea...

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