Osmo wood finishes for floors, furniture, doors and worktops

Osmo oil and wax finishes for interior wood

Osmo finishing products can be used to protect and enhance wooden flooring, parquet, stairs, furniture, doors, worktops and other interior timber surfaces. The range includes clear and coloured oil-and-wax finishes with different sheen levels, properties and drying times.

The correct product depends on the timber species, intended use, desired colour and sheen, and any existing finish. Always prepare a representative test area first. The natural colour, grain, absorbency and sanding of the timber all influence the final result.

Osmo Polyx-Oil Original

Osmo Polyx-Oil Original combines oils that penetrate the timber with waxes that contribute to surface protection. The wood retains a recognisably natural appearance instead of looking as though it has been covered by a thick plastic coating.

Several sheen levels are available for a clear finish:

• Osmo Polyx-Oil 3032 Clear Satin: a warm and refined satin appearance

• Osmo Polyx-Oil 3065 Clear Semi-Matt: reduced reflection and a quieter appearance

• Osmo Polyx-Oil 3062 Clear Matt: minimal visible sheen

• Osmo Polyx-Oil 3011 Gloss: a clearly reflective gloss finish

A clear oil deepens the natural colour of timber. Even a product described as clear can therefore make pale wood appear warmer or darker. If you want to retain a freshly sanded, pale appearance, choose a suitable lightly pigmented version and test it first.

Coloured Polyx-Oil

Osmo Coloured Polyx-Oil adds transparent colour to suitable wooden floors and other timber surfaces while allowing the natural grain to remain visible.

Timber species, sanding and the quantity applied have a significant effect on the finished colour. Always prepare a representative sample using the same timber and sanding method as the final surface.

Please note that for certain versions, including 3041 Natural and 3044 Raw, we recommend two thin coats of Polyx-Oil for strong and even protection. Always consult the relevant product page and current application instructions for the selected colour.

Fast-drying and professional systems

When a shorter application time is required, choose Osmo Polyx-Oil Rapid or the professional Express system. Under suitable conditions, these systems allow multiple application stages to be completed within one working day.

Fast-drying products require accurate preparation, extremely thin application and good ventilation. Only use a hardener with the specific product for which it was developed. Never combine different systems or hardeners without verified technical guidance.

This category also includes solvent-free and two-component products for larger projects and professional applications. Always read the current technical information before use.

Adding colour with Osmo Wood Wax Finish

Osmo Wood Wax Finish Transparent is suitable for transparently colouring furniture, doors, wooden walls, beams and other interior timber surfaces. The natural wood grain remains visible.

Osmo Wood Wax Finish Creativ is available when a stronger or more opaque colour is preferred. The selected colour, number of coats and final topcoat determine the intensity and transparency.

On wooden flooring, a coloured base treatment will generally require a suitable clear Polyx-Oil topcoat. Always check the instructions for the selected colour combination.

Osmo TopOil for worktops and furniture

Osmo TopOil is designed for wooden kitchen worktops, tables, furniture and other intensively used interior timber surfaces.

Clear and pigmented versions are available. As the finished appearance can vary significantly between different timber species, always prepare a test area before treating the complete surface.

Specialist Osmo finishes

The range also includes specialist products such as:

• Osmo Polyx-Oil Anti-Slip for suitable wooden floors and stairs where additional slip resistance is required

• Osmo Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin 1101 for certain tropical and extractive-rich timbers

• Osmo Door Oil for wooden doors and furniture

• Osmo UviWax for pale interior wooden walls, ceilings, doors and cabinets

• Osmo Wood Protector 4006 as an additional impregnation for timber in moisture-prone interior areas

A correctly selected product system is especially important in bathrooms and other moisture-prone rooms. Contact us before starting if you are uncertain about the required build-up or the suitability of the timber.

Preparation and application

A durable result begins with an evenly prepared surface. The timber must be clean, dry, dust-free and sanded appropriately. Existing lacquer, paint and other closed finishes must be removed completely when the selected product requires application to bare timber.

Stir the product thoroughly and apply every coat extremely thinly and evenly in the direction of the grain. Excess material can cause extended drying times, tacky patches, roller marks and differences in sheen.

Use the professional rollers, floor brushes, hand brushes, pads and cotton cloths shown as related products on the product pages. These accessories have been selected for controlled, thin and even application. An unsuitable general-purpose roller or brush may hold or release too much material and negatively affect the final result.

Maintaining the finished surface

Regularly remove grit and loose dirt with a suitable vacuum cleaner or soft broom. Use our Eco Multi Cleaner for normal weekly cleaning and always clean a wooden floor with a thoroughly wrung-out damp mop.

Use Wisch-Fix separately when the existing oil-and-wax finish requires conditioning. Depending on the original treatment, dull or lightly worn areas may be restored with maintenance wax, maintenance oil or a very thin renovation coat.

View our specially developed Osmo maintenance plan.

If you are uncertain which colour, sheen level or system is most suitable, contact us before ordering. We will be pleased to help you select the correct combination for your timber and intended application.

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