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Help and advice for home and boat maintenance. Ideas for easy and rewarding DIY projects.
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Understand how products work. Master preparation and application to get eye-catching results.
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Prepare surfaces properly to get a great looking result and prevent problems in the future.
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DIY projects
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How to make a river table using Liquid Glass Deep Pour Casting ResinRiver tables make a fantastic project. Whether you're using Deep Pour or Liquid Glass, follow this guide to get a successful finish every time.
Painting steel boatsYour guide to preparing, priming and painting steel boats, covering corrosion protection, cathodic principles and product recommendations.
Refurbishing bathroom tilesNorglass has a system that will give your tiles new life, and refresh older bathrooms to create a newer modern finish.
Refurbishing fibreglass shower floorsHow to get rid of body fats, oils and soaps from bath and shower surfaces, and what paint to choose. Get the best result with good preparation and paint.
Refurbishing kitchen cabinets (and tiles)Kitchens are a focal point in every home. A facelift, rather than a complete overhaul, is a more practical and cost-effective approach that still give outstanding results!
Repairing rotted timber window sillsAs paint weathers, water can seep into the wood. If the decay is not terminal, here’s how you can rescue your window sills with Norglass products.
Rotting timber flooring in aluminium boatsMarine grade plywood is externally prime-coated but can be comprised by how the water resistant carpet was fitted. Learn how to stop the rot.
DIY skills
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Calculate how much resin you’ll need for your pourWork out the volume required with our epoxy resin calculator.
Estimating paint quantitiesA quick guide to calculate how much product you need when painting your boat.
How to use Norglass Northane 2-pack paint systemDIY video that shows mixing, application to a variety of surfaces plus how to prepare that surface for the best adhesion.
Paint stripping using Orange-PeelOur tips for fast and effective removal of paint on interior, exterior and vertical surfaces. One application of marine grade Orange-Peel will do the job.
Selecting the right paint applicator for Norglass productsLearn how to select the best paint applicator for Norglass products. Discover tips on choosing the right brush, roller, or spray equipment to achieve a professional finish for your DIY projec
Staining timbers prior to clear coatingOur tips and recommendations for staining virgin timbers before applying clear coatings.
Stopping the rot in timberNorglass has the definitive answer to wood decay, and the proof is millions of years old.
The ‘good oil’ on clear coatingsIt's difficult to get a nice clear finish on exterior timbers, especially in Australia. Read our tips and processes for external clear coating sustainability.
The reinforcing process using NorsystemDynel and Norsystem Epoxy Resin is the premium base primer for external timbers. Get a permanent, waterproof, flexible membrane, with positive adhesion.
Through thick and thin with paint solventsUsing the right solvent is critical. Thinners ain’t thinners! Our guide could save you a lot of money and wasted effort.
Understanding anti-foulingHow to prevent drag and added fuel costs by stopping organic growth on your hull, rudder, propellers, prop shaft and other moving parts.
Using Liquid Glass Epoxy Resin and ColourantsHow to fill surface imperfections in timber with thick pour Liquid Glass Epoxy Resin and add colourants to enhance your project.
Surface information guides
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How to prepare and paint aluminiumPainting aluminium can require more preparation and care than other surfaces. Use this handy how-to guide to get the best finish every time.
How to prepare and paint ferro-cementFerro-Cement is a cost effective material and lends itself to DIY building projects. But this substrate demands its own special system of protection.
How to prepare and paint fibreglassThe ins and outs of Gelcoats and Flowcoats, and refurbishing your fibreglass surfaces.
How to prepare and paint steelOur guide to preparing and painting steel surfaces, covering cleaning, priming, filling and single- or two-pack finishing systems.
How to prepare and paint timberThere is no simple, universal coating system for this substrate. Learn about the variety of timbers and treatment methods to find what’s right for you.
Painting galvanised surfacesLearn why the selection of paint is critical when working with zinc-plated metals. We have products and processes for optimal preparation and expert finishes.