Using wax for pine furniture will not only protect the finish but it will also improve on the colour. Pine Wax comes in many different forms from a paste to a liquid and even oil so below is the ultimate guide to what is the best wax to use. We have displayed the best from our own experience of waxing pine furniture to what we think offers the best sheen and overall finish.   Fiddes Stripped Pine Wax We have been using Fiddes Stripped Pine Wax for pine furniture for over 20 years as this creates such a lovely sheen, especially on bare wood. It creates a warm shade with attractive shine ..read more

Below is a simple step by step guide on how to lime wood. This is especially effective on hardwoods like limed Oak furniture but can also be used on some softwoods like Pine. Originally, a Limewash was used as a liquid form whereas today it is produced using a far less messy and easy to use Liming Wax / Paste. A brief History on Limewash Limewash is one of the oldest paints in history used as far back as 3000 BC in ancient Egyptian times. It was originally used to preserve timber and stone on buildings. It was not until the 17th Century liming was used on furniture to produce an unusual decora ..read more

It is essential that you treat and protect garden furniture or the wood will deteriorate and then your furniture will become unusable. This can be a costly mistake as you will have to buy new, rather than just spending a small amount of time to keep them maintained. Most people will treat their garden furniture in spring or summer but you also need to ensure you have a good coating to protect throughout winter. There are a lot of wood care products available to treat your garden furniture but how do you know what is the right choice? Well below you will see the best products available to prote ..read more

Door oil is an easy to use product that helps to maintain and protect your wood from day to day use. After you have spent a lot of time and expense fitting new doors in your home, you need to choose the correct door oil and below is a comprehensive guide on what will be the best door oil for your project. The door oil you choose will depend on how it has been constructed and what timber has been used to make it.   Probably the best all round product is Osmo door oil as you can use this on most woods but because of its low solvent use in the ingredients, it is one of the only door oils t ..read more

Osmo Country Shades Elements is a collection of 120 bespoke wood oil colours and is expanding further in the future with an even wider range. These colours have been carefully selected by osmo experts and inspired by the elements of nature and all journeys of life as we experience them. Osmo Country shades has been created with a passion for nature and how it makes us feel. The colour choices can offer a positive impact on our personal spaces, our well being, and also offer a way to express ourselves with your own unique shade. The colours are inspired by Air, Earth, Water and Fire so we hope ..read more

Most metals will tarnish over time due to dampness in the air, but how do you stop metal from tarnishing? Below is the best process to use. Metal is always in contact with dampness and water vapour that is in the air. This is often from condensation or just general day to day humidity. The metal will oxidise over time and will get worse as time goes on. There is a simple solution to prevent tarnish from occurring by using a product called Priory Polishes Jade oil. This is the only genuine original formula of Jade Oil that was previously called ‘Rustins Jade Oil’ and is still manufactured by Ru ..read more

There are many different finishes to treat and oil wood worktops but how do you know what is best? Below is a full guide on what is the best way to protect kitchen worktops whilst creating a beautiful finish.  Worktop oils are made to protect kitchen wood worktop surfaces and breakfast bars against water, liquid and food spillages. You need a good hard-wearing finish as these surfaces are used on a daily basis for food preparation, dining, cooking and will get regularly cleaned. Without a good protection, your wood will become marked, damaged and will eventually become beyond repair.  ..read more

Grey wood wax is becoming more and more popular as this shade fits in perfectly with modern interiors. There are many different brands on the market but what is the best grey wood wax? Below is a full guide on what offers the best colour and finish for your wood and what works best for different projects. Osmo grey wood wax is one of the best finishes and silk grey offers a lovely tone. This is used for interior woods and can work perfectly as a grey wax furniture polish on new unfinished pieces. As it is made from natural oils and waxes it is a safe for use by humans and animals. The final ..read more

Osmo Oil is one of our best selling wood finishes due to its unique durability and being made from natural ingredients. Because we now sell their full range we often get asked questions about what is the best Osmo oil to use and advice on their other products. Below is a full list of questions and answers. What does Osmo oil do? Osmo oils have been created for a wide variety of wood finishing in interior or exterior use. It feed and protects the wood whilst creating a barrier seal against every day use. There is a wide selection of different oils available for each individual job and you can s ..read more

Chalk paint is a decorative furniture paint, which was developed by Annie Sloan in the UK over 25 years ago. It is very easy to use and rarely requires any preparation to the wood, such as sanding or stripping with no primer needed. Chalk paint by Annie Sloan is water based, therefore is non flammable and non toxic. There is a large range of colours to choose from and you can easily mix the colours together to extend the range to create a decorative look. Chalk paint can be used to up-cycle vintage furniture along with creating decorative effects on antique furniture. Upcycling furniture is ex ..read more