Garden Furniture Oil

Surface Preparation

Wood species with a high content of natural wood extractives need to weather off (min. 4 weeks) before the initial treatment or be cleaned with Osmo Brush Cleaner and Thinner (degreaser). Resinous wood, such as Larch or Douglas Fir, needs to weather off for at least 6 weeks. Pressure-impregnated wood, Massaranduba,Bangkirai or Garapa need to weather off for at least 3 months. De-grey any already greyed wood with Osmo Wood Reviver Power-Gel before applying Osmo Garden Furniture Oil. Wood surface must be clean, dry and frost-free (moisture content max. 20%). Osmo Garden Furniture Oil is ready to use. Do not thin. Stir well before use. Thoroughly clean or lightly sand old microporous stains or completely remove old varnishes before application. Always wear a dust mask while sanding. If possible, please apply the first coat to all sides before installation. If additional protection against blue stain, rot and insect attack is desired, pre-treat the wood, if possible on all sides, with Osmo WR Impregnation.

The finished surface is influenced by several factors, including the condition of the wood. Therefore, a trial application is always required, especially for unfamiliar surfaces.

Method of Application

With a stiff brush (Osmo Flat Brush) or a lint free cloth, apply thinly and evenly to the clean and dry wood surface. Always work with wood grain. Apply thinly and evenly. Ventilate well while drying. Then apply the second coat – also thinly.

Note

Osmo Garden Furniture Oil is clear; therefore it offers no UV protection (greying). Due to their surface properties, ribbed or rough saw wood surfaces absorb more product. Many wood species contain water-soluble coloured extractives which may leach out naturally when weathered.

Care

Regular Cleaning: Damp cleaning with Osmo Decking Cleaner using Osmo Decking Cleaning Brush.

Occasional Maintenance: If necessary, intensive cleaning and refreshing using Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel or Osmo Gard Clean ( for green growth) .

Recoating: Simply re-apply one coat onto the clean and dry surface when signs of wear become visible.

Recommended

For all other wood types not mentioned, always trial apply first.

1. Oak
2. Beech
3. Ash
4. Alder
5. Birch
6. Thermowood and Thermally Modified Timber (TMT): prone to grey very fast and therefore application is recommended within the first two weeks after processing. Decking-Oil 010 Thermowood is optically suitable

Also Recommended

For the following wood types, WR Base Coat is recommended before use.

1. Pine
2. Spruce
3. Accoya®
4. Kebony®

Recommended After Weathering Period

For the following wood types, a weathering period is recommended. Depending on wood species, new or freshly sanded wood requires up to 12 weeks (approximate) exposure to the exterior elements before application.

After the weathering period, it is generally recommended to clean the surface from the extractive content. Osmo Wood Reviver Power-Gel can be used to refresh the colour of the wood. If necessary and before application, de-grease the dried surface with Osmo Brush Cleaner and Thinner (degreaser), always trial apply!

For all other ingredient-rich hardwood species not mentioned may require a varied period of exposure. Please contact us for further information.

1. Sapele: 2 -4 weeks exposure.
2. Rosewood: 4-6 weeks exposure. Natural Oil Woodstain 727 Rosewood is optically suitable however requires a weathering period of approx. 12 weeks before use of Natural Oil Woodstain.
3. Douglas Fir: 6 weeks exposure. Decking Oil 004 Douglas Fir is optically suitable. Application of WR Base Coat is additionally recommended.
4. Larch: 6 weeks exposure. Decking-Oil 009 Larch is optically suitable. Application of WR Base Coat is additionally recommended.
5. Cedar: 12 weeks exposure.
6. Iroko: 12 weeks exposure.
7. Mahogany: Natural Oil Woodstain 703 Mahognay is optically suitable. 12 weeks exposure.
8. Teak: Natural Oil Woodstain 708 Teak is optically suitable. 12 weeks exposure.
9. Tropical Walnut: 6-8 weeks exposure.
10. Merbau: 12 weeks exposure.
11. Ipe: 6-8 weeks exposure. Decking-Oil 006 Bangkirai is optically suitable and a very popular choice of colour tone.
12. Garapa: 12 weeks exposure. Decking-Oil 013 Garapa is optically suitable.
13. Balau: 12 weeks exposure. Decking-Oil 006 Bangkirai is optically suitable and a very popular choice of colour tone.
14. Bangkirai: 12 weeks exposure. Decking-Oil 006 Bangkirai is optically suitable and a very popular choice of colour tone.
15. Massaranduba: 12 weeks exposure. Decking-Oil 014 Massaranduba is optically suitable and a very popular choice of colour tone.
16. Pressure-Impregnated Wood: Approx. 12 weeks exposure to heavy rain (winter periods) or approx. 6 months exposure to light rain (summer periods) to wash out the salts used for impregnation.

Important: please check and ensure moisture content is below 20% prior to application.

Not Recommended

1. Green Oak: moisture content is often above the maximum 20% recommended.
2. Idigbo: contains yellow dyes which leaches when the wood becomes wet and stains when in contact within iron.
3. Other: woods treated with a varnish, lacquer or other surface coatings must be completely sanded before use.