Compare Osmo
The difference between our Polyx®-Oils compared to traditional oil-based or varnish and lacquer finishes is Osmo’s unique combination of oils and waxes.
Traditional Oil-Based Finishing Systems
The finish penetrates the wood but doesn’t create a protective film, leaving the surface vulnerable to dirt, liquids, and stains.
| ADVANTAGES |
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| Penetrates the wood |
| “Firing” of the wood |
| Can be simply and partially renovated |
| Does not crack, flake, peel, or blister |
| DISADVANTAGES |
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| Poor resistance against liquids |
| Very time-consuming maintenance |
Varnish & Lacquer Finishing Systems
These types of finishes form a thick protective layer on the surface of the wood that will crack, peel, and blister over time.
| ADVANTAGES |
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| Finish forms a film on top of the wood surface |
| Good resistance against liquids |
| Protects from abrasion |
| Easy maintenance |
| DISADVANTAGES |
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| For renovation, the whole area needs to be sanded (cannot be renovated partially) |
| Finish will crack, flake, peel, and blister |
Osmo’s Unique Hardwax-Oil Finishing System
Osmo’s unique blend of hardwax and oils protects wood from the inside out, ensuring long-lasting protection and easy maintenance.
| 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 |
|---|
| 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!