Wood surface must be clean, dry and frost-free with a maximum moisture content of 20% (be cautious with woods with high moisture such as Green Oak). Clean or slightly sand old microporous finishes, remove old varnishes or lacquers by sanding. Sand carefully before application starting with a coarse paper - final sanding for flooring P100-150, [...]

Osmo Wood Protector is recommended for woods prone to moisture, usually in bathrooms or kitchens. Although, this is not necessary for exotic woods.Osmo WR Base Coat is recommended for exterior softwoods such as Pine, Spruce etc. to impregnate the wood for increased protection.

For exotic hardwoods (such as Mahogany, Teak, Iroko etc.) we recommend using Osmo Wood Wax Finish Extra Thin for interior wood. Although for exterior hardwoods we recommend to let the wood weather for approx. 3-4 months as an impregnation is not necessary due to the wood's ingredients. The high natural oil content of these types [...]

For renovating Osmo treated surfaces, no sanding is necessary - as long as you are using the same product that was used initially to treat the wood. Re-apply onto a clean and dry surface, usually just one coat is required. Sanding may be necessary if the wood had not been well maintained and there are [...]

As our product is designed to absorb into the wood, it will not be able to do so through the sealant. We recommend to apply our product directly onto the wood first and leave to dry, afterwards you can use a silicone sealant or mastic.

Osmo Woodfiller can be used to fill gaps, splits and cracks in the wood. If staining the wood, use Osmo Woodfiller (73001 Natural) as this can be stained to match the floor stain. Otherwise choose of the other colours to match the wood colour.

Our products achieve the best results and the intended appearance when applied directly onto the wood. Applying over other finishes may be problematic as these previous treatments may have worn in some areas more than others, causing a patchy or uneven result. We recommend to clean or slightly sand old microporous finishes, but varnishes and [...]

Sand carefully before application (sanding between coats is not necessary) starting with a coarse paper - final sanding for flooring P100-150. Sanding grades finer than P150 closes up the wood grain, which slows the penetration of the oil. Final surface sanding P180-240 is acceptable for furniture that will be treated with a cloth application.

Osmo Polyx®-Oil Tints offer a range of lightly pigmented wood stains or alternatively Osmo Wood Wax Finish Transparent offers a wider range of highly pigmented wood stains. Additionally our Professional Colour Oils can be used to achieve a colour coat, prior to finishing with Polyx 2K 6125. Choose the wood stain of your choice from [...]