Discover how to prepare you wood deck after the winter months and get it summer ready to enjoy…
From preparation to application, learn how to naturally protect your wooden decking…
Learn how to treat and maintain exterior wood with UV protection…
Learn all about interior and exterior Osmo finishes, and how to keep them in optimal condition for excellent longevity…
Learn how to overcome and fix unwanted sheen levels and cloudy effects when using Clear Matt finishes…
Learn how to overcome and fix unwanted white effects when using Raw 3044…
Two 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 article…
Watch and learn about the full range of Osmo application brushes to see which one is the right fit for your next project…
Osmo Polyx-Oil Raw 3044 and White Tint 3040 offer interior wood surfaces with a lightly coloured, hard wearing and dirt resistant finish…
We understand not every surface can be left untouched during the drying period, which is why we have some best practices for you…
Osmo 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, once dry and cured…
The best method for achieving that protection is by applying a concrete sealer. But what exactly is a concrete sealer?
Decking stain colours – are there only different shades of brown from which to choose?
Osmo Teak Oil (007 Clear) is the recommended product to use to achieve a clear and natural finish on decking…
As soon as the Polyx®-Oil has dried after application of two coats, the floor can be used immediately with light traffic…
All exterior wood greys over time during exposure to the sunlight….
Oils such as the clear Polyx®-Oil accentuate the natural colour and grain of the wood…
Allowing for extra ventilation into the room will allow as much air flow as possible. Only natural air can help the drying process…
For roller or brush applications; a maximum of two coats is recommended…
Our application tools are recommended for use because they are designed for quick and easy application…
A list of products which can be mechanically applied can be found here…
Sanding is not necessary between coats…
A list of sprayable products can be shown here…
Each product has a varied recommended application method as shown on the product’s data sheet…
Polyx®-Oils and all other Osmo products have a curing time of approx. 10-14 days…
Extended drying times and sticky surfaces are often the result of over-application. There are several other reasons as to why this may occur…
Extended drying times and sticky surfaces are often the result of over-application. There are several other reasons as to why this may occur…
Most timber manufacturers advise that oil or wax treatments are not suitable for their veneered doors but they rarely explain the reasoning…
