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Frequently Asked Questions

Get all your Osmo finish questions answered on our FAQ page! Learn how to make the most of our durable and beautiful products.

Can I apply a clear/natural finish on decking?

Osmo Decking Oils (007 Teak Oil, Clear) is the recommended product to use to achieve a clear and natural finish on decking. Please note that this does not offer any UV protection. To protect the wood against greying, a pigmented finish such as any of the coloured Osmo Decking Oils is required.

Can I apply your products onto my old and greyed wood?

Exterior wood can grey over time after exposure to the sunlight. UV rays cause wood the discolour and fade into a grey effect. Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel is designed to remove the greyed wood fibres to revive back to the wood’s natural colour and character. Treatment with any of the Osmo exterior product range is then recommended.

Can I speed up the drying of your products?

Allowing for extra ventilation into the room will allow as much air flow as possible. Only natural air can help the drying process. We do not recommend to turn the heating up as this can cause the product to dry on the surface instead of naturally absorbing into the wood.

Can I use a buffing machine to apply your products onto my floor?

A list of our suitable products which can be mechanically applied can be found here:

Osmo Polyx®-Oil 2K
Osmo Professional Colour Oil
Osmo Maintenance Oil
Osmo Wash and Care
Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner

Do I have to sand between coats?

Sanding is not necessary between coats. You may do so if necessary but refer to our advice regarding sanding methods (be careful when sanding finer than P150).

How do I apply your products?

Brush application: Apply thinly and evenly along the wood grain with a natural bristle, firm, high quality brush and spread well. Usually 1-2 thin coats are required.
Roller application: Apply thinly and evenly along the wood grain with a microfibre roller and spread well. Usually 1-2 thin coats are required.
Cloth application: Apply with a dry, lint-free cloth – thinly, throughly and evenly along wood grain. Remove surplus or excess with a dry cloth. Usually 3-4 thin coats are required.
Spray application: Apply with either a customary spray gun (nozzle 1.2-1.5mm, 1.8-2.5 bar), an airless or HVLP requipment. Apply swiftly in vertical sections along the wood grain.
Buffing application: Spread the finish evenly with a wide paint scraper or the Osmo scraper. Wait approx. 30-60 minutes for the oil to absorb. Buff the surface with a single-disc machine using a green pad. Apply second coat directly after this and spread the finish evenly across the surface using a white pad.

How long before I can use my floor after application?

As soon as the Polyx®-Oil has dried after application of two coats, the floor can be used immediately with light traffic. However, the finish takes approx. 10 days to complete the curing process. During this time we do not recommend you to cover the surface with rugs or carpets etc. as this can cause the wood to discolour.

How many coats do you recommend, can I apply more?

For roller or brush applications; a maximum of two coats is recommended. Our finishes are designed to penetrate into the wood, application of a third coat is unlikely to absorb.For cloth applications; three or four coats is recommended. When applying with a cloth, most of the oil is taken off the surface at the same time, which is an extremely thin application process.

I don’t want to change the appearance of my wood, what can I use?

Oils such as the clear Polyx®-Oil accentuate the natural colour and grain of the wood (permanent wet-look). Polyx®-Oil Effect (3044 Raw) counters this exaggeration of the wood’s colour, leaving the surface looking natural in it’s new or raw condition. The finish is close to being invisible to the eye and retains as much of the wood’s natural colour as possible. Suitable for raw wood only.

My wood surface is tacky after applying your product, why is this and what can I do?

There are several possible reasons why this could happen:

Over application – there is a limit to the amount of oil that the wood can absorb, excess application can cause the oil to dry on the surface – which can create a sticky or tacky surface. Remedy: allow for extra ventilation to enable the drying, or remove excess with cloth.
Existing treatments on the surface – previous varnishes or other treatments can block the absorption of oil into the wood. Please refer to our advice regarding wood preparation. Remedy: sanding and re-application.
Unsuitable product for the wood – exotic hardwoods such as Teak, Iroko, Idigbo, Cedar etc. have a high natural oil content, and application of further oil can be problematic if an unsuitable product has been applied. For these types of wood we recommend Wood Wax Finish Extra Thin for interior use, or for exterior use we recommend to allow exposure to elements for at least 3 months prior to application, any exterior product would then be suitable.

Which of your products can be spray applied?

A list of our sprayable products can be found here:

Osmo Interior Wax
Osmo Industrial 3063
Osmo Park Lane
Osmo Uviwax®
Osmo Fence and Garden Stain
Osmo Teak Oil Spray
Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner Spray

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