Wood Wax Finish
Vibrant Finish. Lasting Protection.
Osmo Wood Wax Finish is a premium hardwax-oil wood finish that gives you complete colour freedom, ranging from subtle transparency to rich, intensive tones. Combining the benefits of natural oils and hard wax, Wood Wax Finish delivers a smooth, satin-matte finish that’s both decorative and highly durable.
A thin coat reveals the wood’s natural beauty through a transparent wash of colour, while additional layers deepen the tone for a more vibrant, solid effect. It’s the perfect choice for anyone who loves to experiment with custom wood finishes that showcase true creativity.
Formulated with plant-based oils and natural waxes, it penetrates deep into the wood to protect from within—leaving a breathable, microporous surface that won’t crack, peel, or flake. Wood Wax Finish resists everyday wear, scuffs, and spills.
Recommended for: Interior wood furniture, panelling, trim, and doors, baseboards, beams, hardboard, MDF, and children’s toys (EN 71.3). Suitable for flooring when top-coated with Polyx®-Oil Original.
Create, Blend, and Build Colour Your Way
Whether you want to enhance the natural grain or create bold new hues, this finish lets you customize your look simply by choosing how many coats to apply to the surface. Choose between transparent colours or build intensity with multiple coats.
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Create, Blend, and Build Colour Your Way
Whether you want to enhance the natural grain or create bold new hues, this finish lets you customize your look simply by choosing how many coats to apply to the surface. Choose between transparent colours or build intensity with multiple coats.
View the colours →
Wood Wax Finish Colours
Transparent Colour Tones
Note: The colour shades shown are a true likeness of the original, after application onto Oak. However, some variation may occur due to screen brightness and uploading processes. It is advisable to test colours on a small sample, as colour may appear differently on other wood species.
Intensive Colour Tones
Note: The colour shades shown are a true likeness of the original, after application onto Oak. However, some variation may occur due to screen brightness and uploading processes. It is advisable to test colours on a small sample, as colour may appear differently on other wood species.
Application Methods
Wood Wax Finish colours can be mixed together to achieve different new colour tones. Mix base ingredient amounts and adjust percentages to make the tone lighter or darker. Write down your formulations so you can recreate it again.
Do not cross-mix Osmo products, only mix Wood Wax Finish with Wood Wax Finish.
Stir the finish well prior to use.
- Using an Osmo Oil Finish Applicator, Osmo Bristle Brush, or a non-abrasive White Pad, work the Wood Wax Finish thinly and evenly in the direction of the grain. Brush out lap marks or stop marks. Mistakes can be corrected up to 30 minutes after the first application.
- For a transparent colour – within 15-20 minutes after the application, wipe with a clean lint-free cloth or white pad along the wood grain to remove excess finish.
- For an intense colour – leave to dry (step 4) and then repeat the process after the first coat has dried (apply a maximum of 2 coats). We recommend using an Osmo Microfibre Pad for the second coat.
- Drying time approx. 12-24 hours (normal climatic conditions, 73°F / 50% rel. humidity). Lower temperatures and/or higher humidity can affect drying time. Ensure space is well ventilated.
Cure Period: Osmo hardwax-oils like all finishes have a cure period. We recommend allowing 2-3 weeks for the surface to fully cure and harden.
Important – Only one coat of any Wood Wax Finish tone can be applied on flooring as the second coat must be a clear Polyx®-Oil top coat.
Stir the finish well prior to use..
- Trowel the Wood Wax Finish onto the floor using an Osmo Double Sided Trowel and then, using a single-disc buffing machine and non-abrasive White Pad, buff the product thinly and evenly across the surface.
- Mistakes can be corrected up to 30 minutes after the first application.
- Drying time approx. 12-24 hours (normal climatic conditions, 73°F / 50% rel. humidity). Lower temperatures and/or higher humidity can affect drying time. Ensure space is well ventilated.
- In order to protect the colour pigments, 1-2 coats of Osmo Polyx®-Oil is necessary as a top coat. For instructions on how to apply click here.
Cure Period: Osmo hardwax-oils like all finishes have a cure period. We recommend allowing 2-3 weeks for the surface to fully cure and harden.
Different applicators will provide different results in regard to colour and the number of coats needed. For the highest durability and stain resistance, you want to get around 60g/m² total coverage with Osmo.
Microfibre Roller = Applies 30g/m² per coat – fastest application. 2 coats recommended.
Flat Brush = Applies 20g/m² per coat – best for textured surfaces and colour. 2-3 coats recommended.
Oil Applicator Fleece = Applies 15g/m² per coat – user-friendly, small build, medium colour intensity. 3 coats recommended.
White Superpad = Applies 10g/m² per coat – minimalistic finish, lower product waste, can be buffed to high luster. Not recommended for high-wear surfaces.
Cloth = Applies 5g/m² per coat – minimalistic finish and creates subtle colours. Not recommended for high-wear surfaces.
Mix it up and get creative!
How do you achieve the right colour tone? Mix base ingredient amounts and adjust the mixture percentages as needed to make the colour tone lighter or darker. It’s important you stick to one product and not cross-mix. Wood Wax Finish colours can only be mixed with other Wood Wax Finish colours.
Below are some examples of colour mixing with Wood Wax Finish.
Two-tone effect
To achieve this two-tone technique apply one colour to a textured wood surface and let dry. Once it’s completely dried, apply a second color and pull a squeegee over the surface while it is still wet. On the raised areas, the first color will reappear and the second will stay in the grooves of the wood.
First Coat – Silk 3172 +
Second Coat – Blue 3125 =
First coat – Yellow 3105 +
Second coat – Red 3104 =
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Why Choose Osmo?
With over 140 years of wood expertise, Osmo is trusted in more than 90 countries worldwide for finishes that combine natural beauty with lasting durability. Made in Germany from renewable plant oils and waxes, our products penetrate deep into the wood to protect from within—enhancing grain, colour, and texture while keeping surfaces safe, strong, and easy to maintain.
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