Polyx®-Oil Original vs. Polyx-Oil Tints
When it comes to finishing wood, knowing the difference between Polyx®-Oil Original and Polyx®-Oil Tints can save you time, simplify your process, and help you get exactly the look you want. Both products share Osmo’s renowned hardwax-oil formula—durable, easy to maintain, and safe for people, plants, and animals—but they serve slightly different purposes. Clear Polyx®-Oil offers pure protection and enhances the natural beauty of wood without altering its colour, while Polyx®-Oil Tints delivers colour and protection in one step, eliminating the need for a separate stain. Understanding when to use each ensures you’ll achieve the perfect balance of aesthetics, durability, and efficiency for your project.
Polyx®-Oil Original
- This is a clear protective finish (Satin, Matte, or Gloss).
- Use it on its own for natural-looking protection.
- Or use it as a topcoat over colour products like Oil Stain or Wood Wax Finish to add durability and sheen.
- No colour—just protection.
Polyx®-Oil Tints
- This is Polyx-Oil Original + pigment in one product.
- Adds colour and protection at the same time—no separate stain needed.
- Apply two coats of Tints for full colour, or one coat of Tints + one coat of Clear Polyx-Oil for a lighter colour with extra durability.
- Is typically used on it’s own but can be used with other products (such as Wood Wax Finish) to add more colour depth
Key takeaway:
- Polyx-Oil Original = protection only (can be a final coat).
- Polyx-Oil Tints = colour + protection in one step (can replace a stain + topcoat system).
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