Natural Oil Woodstain - 2.5L - Elements Colours

Surface Preparation

Wood surface must be clean, dry and frost-free (moisture content max. 20%).
Osmo Natural Oil Woodstain is ready to use. Do not thin. Stir well before use.
If possible, please apply the first coat to all sides before installation.
Clean old microporous stains thoroughly. Old paints and lacquers must be completely removed. As a general rule, wear a dust mask during sanding works.
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.
If additional protection against blue stain, rot and insects is desired, pre-treat the wood if possible on all sides with Osmo WR Base Coat.

Method of Application

With Osmo Flat Brush or Osmo Microfibre Roller, apply thinly along the wood grain and spread well.
Allow to dry for approx. 4-6 hours under good ventilation. Then apply a second coat.
For renovation works, one coat applied to the clean and dry surface is usually sufficient.

Note

Transparent colours are influenced by the natural colour of the wood and therefore they may deviate from the sample colours. Light transparent colour tones offer only limited UV protection; therefore they are not recommended for surfaces exposed to strong sunlight.

Many wood species contain water-soluble coloured extractives which may leach out naturally when weathered.

Transparent finishes allow the substrate to shine through. Depending on the wood species, the appearance of the colour tone may deviate from the original colour tone.

Osmo Natural Oil Woodstain is furnished with biocides and therefore it is only to be used in outdoor areas. The added active ingredients delay or minimise the risk of algae and fungal attack. For effective protection, two coats are to be carried out. In accordance with the latest technical research, permanent protection against algae and fungal attack cannot be provided.

Using power washers will severely decrease the coverage of the finish and general or multi-purpose cleaners will increase the frequency of maintenance and recoating.

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. Accoya®
2. Kebony®
3. Pine
4. Douglas Fir
5. Spruce

Recommended After Weathering Period

For the following wood types, a weathering period is recommended. New or sanded wood requires at least 12 weeks (approximate) exposure to the exterior elements before application.

After the weathering period, it’s generally recommended to de-grey the surface with Osmo Wood Reviver Power-Gel and clean the surface from the extractive content before application, 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. Cedar
2. Iroko
3. Mahogany
4. Teak
5. Walnut
6. Ipe
7. Merbau
8. Wenge
9. Rosewood
10. Sycamore
11. Pressure-Impregnated Pine
12. Sapele: 3-4 weeks exposure
13. Larch: 2 weeks exposure. Application of WR Base Coat is recommended before use.

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.