Best End Grain Wood Sealer for Cut Ends
What is best sealer to use for wood end grain and cut ends...
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Wood Wax: Best Wax for Wooden Flooring & FurnitureWhat is wood wax, how can it be used for wood, and what wood wax is the best...
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Clear Fence Treatment with Osmo Wood Oil FinishesWhat is the best clear fence treatment for wood and how is it used...
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Cleaning Decking with OsmoWhat is best to clean different types of decking materials with...
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Teak Oil for Garden FurnitureLearn about teak oil for wooden garden furniture and the best alternatives...
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Worktop Oil: Best Way to Protect Wooden WorktopsLearn about the best worktop oil for hardworking wooden worktops...
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How To Remove Water Stains From WoodLearn how to remove water stains and dark tannin spots from wood...
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Expert Maintenance Tips from Hampshire Staircase RefurbishmentsCheck out HSR maintenance recommendations for up keeping your wooden staircase...
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Application for Hidden External SurfacesProtect hidden wooden surfaces before installation for optimal results!
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Grey Decking Oil for Exterior WoodIf you're looking for a way to add a modern and contemporary touch to your deck, consider using grey decking oil.
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Liquid Wax Cleaner vs Maintenance OilThe difference between Liquid Wax Cleaner and Maintenance Oil, when maintaining your wooden surface.
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Get Summer Ready with Osmo Decking PreparationDiscover how to prepare you wood deck after the winter months and get it summer ready to enjoy...
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How To Naturally Protect My DeckingFrom preparation to application, learn how to naturally protect your wooden decking...
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High Solid Wood Oil vs High Build vs Conventional Wood Coatings – Know The Difference!Not all hardwax oils are the same! Osmo high solid products are superior over other high build products. Learn the difference today!
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How To Clean Application Tools and Brushes?Reuse all application tools and brushes after using any of our Osmo products...
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Black Spots On Exterior OakLearn how to deal with unwanted black spots on exterior wood surfaces...
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I’ve Applied UV-Protection Oil But It’s Faded. How Do I Get The Colour Back?Learn how to treat and maintain exterior wood with UV protection...
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How Long Will a Surface Finished with Osmo Last?Learn all about interior and exterior Osmo finishes, and how to keep them in optimal condition for excellent longevity...
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Why Do I Have a Patchy Sheen or Cloudy Effect After Applying an Osmo Clear Matt Finish?Learn how to overcome and fix unwanted sheen levels and cloudy effects when using Clear Matt finishes...
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Why Do I Have A White Effect After Applying A Raw/Natural Finish?Learn how to overcome and fix unwanted white effects when using a Raw or Natural wood finish...
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Polyx-Oils Product Range: Hardwax Oil for WoodDid you know this about the Polyx-Oils product range?!
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Fire Protection Coatings for WoodHow to offer your wood project fire protection while using Osmo products...
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Oil Based Vs Water Based Wood StainTwo of the most popular ways of protecting and enhancing wood is with an oil-based or water-based wood care product. Discover the differences within this articl...
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What Chemical Additives are in Water Based Products?This article discusses the main additives within water based products...
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Does Osmo use MEKO in its Products?MEKO (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Oxime – 2-Butanone Oxime) is not found in any Osmo products. Discover what MEKO is…
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Does Osmo Use Formaldehyde?Osmo products DO NOT contain formaldehyde unlike other DIY products...
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What Pigments Are Used in Osmo Products?This article explains about the safety and testing behind our products and pigments...
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How To Colour Interior Tropical WoodColouring, staining or tinting tropical wood is rare, but not impossible...
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Product Batch Volumes & ManufacturingAbout batch production of Osmo products and the volumes Osmo has the ability to produce...
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Accoya Wood, Finishes and CoatingsAbout Accoya wood and Osmo recommendations for usage and protection....
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How Do I Protect My Decking?Clear and colour wood stain finishes for wooden decking and other surfaces.
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Decking Oil for Exterior WoodClear and colour wood stain finishes for wooden decking and other surfaces.
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Osmo Garden Colour: Opaque Colour for Outdoor WoodColour Outdoor Wood with an Opaque Colour from Garden Colour
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Best Decorating Brushes for Osmo Wood FinishesWatch and learn about the full range of Osmo application brushes to see which one is the right fit for your next project...
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Revive Exterior Grey WoodRevive Exterior Grey Wood with the Wood Reviver Power Gel. Available in 3 Sizes from Osmo Suppliers.
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Colour Your 2021 with Wood Wax Finish (Video)Watch how to colour your 2021 with Wood Wax Finish. Plus Pantone colour of the year...
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Colour Outdoor Wood with Natural Oil WoodstainColour Outdoor Wood with Natural Oil Woodstain
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Polyx-Oil Raw 3044 vs Tints 3040 WhiteOsmo Polyx-Oil Raw 3044 and Tints 3040 White offer interior wood surfaces with a lightly coloured, hard wearing and dirt resistant finish...
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How To Refresh Old, Grey Exterior Wood SurfacesRefresh old and grey exterior wood around the home with Osmo exterior protection products...
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Renovate Wooden Garden Furniture with the Osmo Garden Maintenance KitYour greyed and weathered garden furniture can easily be renovated with the Osmo Garden Maintenance Kit...
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TopOil Best Practices: How to care for your newly oiled surface?We understand not every surface can be left untouched during the drying period, which is why we have some best practices for you...
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How to Protect Outdoor Wood FurnitureFor many, the start of spring or summer marks the time to spruce up outdoor wood furniture that’s in desperate need of a little TLC...
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UV Protection for Horizontal and Vertical Wooden SurfacesWhen left untreated and exposed to sunlight, the original colour of external vertical and horizontal wooden surfaces will fade into a grey/silver sheen...
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Hardwax Oil Protects and Seals Wood FloorsIf you’re looking for a hardwax oil protector for your wooden floor, then the Osmo Polyx-Oil is the product for you...
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Stone, Terracotta and Limestone Sealer for a Water Resistant FinishFor many there is nothing that can beat the richness and texture of natural products like; granite, limestone, slate or features crafted from terracotta...
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Powerful Paint Stripper for Wood, Metal & Solvent-Resistant SubstratesThere's a new powerful paint stripper in town, which can be used both internally and externally, to remove paint from wood and metal, as well as tough varnish f...
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How To Create Your Perfect Decking with Natural Oil WoodstainWe look after ourselves and invest in our health and well-being, so why not do the same with your decking, fencing, cladding and other wooden structures...
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Bathroom Tile and Grout SealerOsmo Concrete Oil 610 is a natural oil grout sealer which contains a small amount of natural hard wax to create a thin layer of protection for floors and walls,...
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Concrete Sealer for Interior Flooring and WorktopsThe best method for achieving that protection is by applying a concrete sealer. But what exactly is a concrete sealer?
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Decking Stain Colours for Exterior Hardwood and SoftwoodDecking stain colours – are there only different shades of brown from which to choose?
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Wood Deck Cleaner: How To Clean Decking with Osmo?After long winter days and relentless storms, it may be time to bring the life and beauty back into your wood deck. But what’s the best product to use?
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Wooden Worktop Cleaner: How To Clean and Maintain Worktops?While prevention is better, it’s sometimes unavoidable to prevent spillages, heat contact and marks being made, therefore an excellent wood surface cleaner is r...
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Wood Floor CleanerSo what’s the best way to keep your wood floors looking like the day they were installed?
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How To Seal Wooden Kitchen Worktops and CountersFrom oils and waxes, to varnishes and lacquers it’s often difficult to judge what coating is appropriate for your new wooden surface...
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What is the difference between your clear and transparent finishes?Our transparent finishes are colour shades which allow the wood's natural grain and other characteristics to remain visible...
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How do I fill gaps and cracks in my interior wood?Osmo Woodfiller can be used to fill gaps, splits and cracks in the wood...
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My exterior wood is old and greyed, how can I revive it to look new again?Exterior wood can grey over time after exposure to the sunlight. UV rays cause wood the discolour and fade into a grey effect...
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How do I maintain my decking and garden furniture?After treatment, we recommend to maintain your decking and garden furniture occasionally with Osmo Decking Cleaner...
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How do I maintain my worktop and furniture?After treatment of Osmo TopOil, we recommend to maintain your worktop regularly with Osmo Spray-Cleaner and occasionally with Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner...
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How do I maintain my floor?After treatment of Osmo Polyx®-Oil, we recommend to maintain your floor regularly with Osmo Wash and Care and occasionally with Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner...
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Can I apply a clear/natural finish on decking?Osmo Teak Oil (007 Clear) is the recommended product to use to achieve a clear and natural finish on decking...
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How long before I can use my floor after application?As soon as the Polyx®-Oil has dried after application of two coats, the floor can be used immediately with light traffic...
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Can I apply your products onto my old and greyed wood?All exterior wood greys over time during exposure to the sunlight....
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I don't want to change the appearance of my wood, what can I use?Oils such as the clear Polyx®-Oil accentuate the natural colour and grain of the wood...
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Can I speed up the drying of your products?Allowing for extra ventilation into the room will allow as much air flow as possible. Only natural air can help the drying process...
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How many coats do you recommend, can I apply more?For roller or brush applications; a maximum of two coats is recommended...
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Do I have to use your tools to use your products?Our application tools are recommended for use because they are designed for quick and easy application...
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Can I use a buffing machine to apply your products onto my floor?A list of products which can be mechanically applied can be found here...
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Which of your products can be spray applied?A list of sprayable products can be shown here...
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How do I apply your products?Each product has a varied recommended application method as shown on the product's data sheet...
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How can I stain my floor?Osmo Polyx®-Oil Tints offer a range of lightly pigmented wood stains or alternatively...
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What sanding methods do you recommend?Sand carefully starting with a coarse grade of sandpaper depending on the condition of the wood...
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Can I use your products on top of other finishes?Osmo products provide best results when applied directly onto natural wood...
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How do I fill gaps and cracks in the wood?Osmo Woodfiller can be used to fill gaps, splits and cracks in the wood...
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I need to use a silicone sealant, in which order do I use your product and the sealant?Since Osmo products have been developed to penetrate the wood, it will not be able to do so through a silicone sealant...
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How do I prepare the wood for re-application and renovating?For renovating Osmo treated surfaces, no sanding is necessary...
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I have a hardwood, which product do you recommend?For ingredient-rich hardwoods (such as Mahogany, Teak, Iroko etc.) we recommend using Osmo Wood Wax Finish Extra Thin for interior wood...
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How to prepare the wood surface for treatment?Wood surface must be clean, dry and frost-free with a maximum moisture content of 20%...
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Where can I buy your products?You can purchase our products from any of our suppliers within the UK & Ireland...
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When do you recommend to use a base coat or primer?Osmo Wood Protector is recommended for interior woods prone to moisture...
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Are your products compatible with sealants?Osmo Gap Sealer (for interior) and Exterior Sealer are suitable sealers for use in combination with Osmo products, after drying which is typically within one ho...
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What is the curing time for your products?Polyx®-Oils and all other Osmo products have a curing time of approx. 10-14 days...
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I want to apply a clear finish and also provide UV-protection, is this possible?Yes, but only for vertically structured surfaces such as cladding, fencing, doors etc...
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Can I mix your colour shades?Yes, the colour tones within the same product range can be mixed to any ratio...
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Are your products fire resistant?No. The dried finish of Polyx-Oil is classified as B2 (normal flammability) according to DIN 4102 regulations...
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Why do some of the product labels say that the finish is 'satin' and some say 'satin-matt'?Osmo initially used the terminology ‘Satin-matt’ for the labelling of products in the UK which provided a Satin finish...
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What are the ingredients of your products?Osmo products contain natural vegetable oils; linseed oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil as well as thistle oil. The interior range of products also contain natur...
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Why is the surface still sticky after application?Extended drying times and sticky surfaces are often the result of over-application. There are several other reasons as to why this may occur...
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Why is the finish not drying?Extended drying times and sticky surfaces are often the result of over-application. There are several other reasons as to why this may occur...
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Are Osmo products suitable for veneered wood?Most timber manufacturers advise that oil or wax treatments are not suitable for their veneered doors but they rarely explain the reasoning...
