Help & Advice

  • How to Lighten Old Pine - Prevent Orange Pine - Restorate

    How to Lighten Old Pine - Prevent Orange Pine

    Find out in this blog how to prevent pine from turning orange, keeping a pale light tone for years to come whilst maintaining protection from foot traffic.

    Sam Mitchell |

  • Guide to Wood Preservers - Restorate

    Guide to Wood Preservers

    Applying wood preservers is a fundamental step you can take that will protect exterior wood from damage, degradation, and disintegration. Learn how to select, apply and preserve exposed wood for...

    Jacob Smith |

  • Guide to Cleaning and Reviving your Decking - Restorate

    Guide to Cleaning and Reviving your Decking

    Decking Cleaners and Revivers are perfect for cleaning off dirty, mouldy and algae covered decking boards. They are also great for removing old decking oil, prior to applying a new...

    Sam Mitchell |

  • Guide to Hardwax Oil - Restorate

    Guide to Hardwax Oil

    Hard Wax Oils are a blend of natural oils and waxes that provide a hard wearing finish to internal woodwork and will not peel or flake. Their ease of application and...

    Mike Yiend |

  • Decking… Smooth or Grooved? - Restorate

    Decking… Smooth or Grooved?

    Ever wondered if your decking boards should be grooved or smooth side facing up? Find out here by reading our blog exploring the pros and cons!

    Mike Yiend |

  • WAX POLISHES - WHICH SHOULD I USE? - Restorate

    WAX POLISHES - WHICH SHOULD I USE?

    There are so many different ones out there - how do I know which one is best for my job? Let’s go through them and it will hopefully then make...

    Mike Yiend |

  • Caring for your stone floor

    Caring for your stone floor

    What’s the best way to keep your stone, slate or terracotta floor looking good throughout the year? Follow our step-by-step guide.

    Mike Yiend |