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Traditional Oil-Based Finishing Systems

Basics
Protects wood from within
Does not form a film
Does not form protective surface
Advantages
Penetrates the wood
“Firing” of the wood
Can be simply and partially renovated
Does not crack, flake, peel, or blister

Varnish & Lacquer Finishing Systems

Basics
Protects wood from outside
is film-forming
Generates a thick layer
Advantages
Finish forms a film on top of the wood surface
Good resistance against liquids
Protects from abrasion
Easy maintenance

Osmo’s Unique Hardwax-Oil Finishing System

Basics
Protects the wood from both in & outside
Does not form a film
Forms a protective, microporous surface
Advantages
The finish both penetrates the wood & lays on the surface
“Firing” of the wood
Can be easily and partially renovated
Does not crack, flake, peel, or blister
Great fluid and abrasion resistance
Easy maintenance
Disadvantages
Poor resistance against liquids
Very time-consuming maintenance
Disadvantages
For renovation, the whole area needs to be sanded (cannot be renovated partially)
Finish will crack, flake, peel, and blister
Disadvantages
One System. All the Advantages. None of the disadvantages.

Why choose anything else?

  • Osmo Polyx Oils protect the wood from in and outside, does not form a film and forms a protecting, microporous, hardwearing and extremely durable surface!
  • The surface can easily be renovated, for re-application simply apply another coat after several years. No sanding is necessary!
  • With just one tin of Osmo you can achieve near double the square meter coverage of an ordinary finishing system – saving you time and money!
  • Based on natural and renewable vegetable oils, with a very low-VOC content, the products are environmentally friendly!