DESCRIPTION

Hardwax-Oil wood finish based on natural vegetable oils and waxes

• Extremely durable and hardwearing – will not crack, flake or peel
• Resistant to water, dirt, and common household spills
• Microporous and molecularly bonds with the wood fibres
• Easily applied with a brush, roller, buffing pad, or cloth
• Can be spot repaired and/or renewed with no sanding required
• Made in Germany – Conforms to strict German and European norms

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

WITH A BRUSH OR ROLLER

First Coat:Apply one thin coat with an Osmo Floor Brush or Osmo Floor Roller. Our rollers have a 4.5mm nap.

1. Stir the Polyx®-Oil well and prior to use
2. Brush or roll the product thinly and evenly onto the floor.
3. Do not remove excess product, this will absorb into the wood surface over the drying period
4. Allow 8-10 hours drying time prior to proceeding to second coat

Second Coat:Roll or Brush a thin second coat

1. Brush or roll the second coat thinly and evenly onto the floor
2. Allow approximately 5-10 minutes for product to penetrate surface
3. Allow 8-10 hours drying time. Allow for good ventilation whilst drying.

Third Coat:Usually a third coat is not required, however highly absorbent or dry timbers may appear to require a third coat.

Please consult OSMO technical support at 1-844-OSMOCAN prior to carrying out a third coat

Tinting:Osmo Wood Wax Finish can also be used to lightly tint Polyx®-Oil 3054 up to a ratio of 10:1. Do not exceed a ratio of 10 parts Polyx®-Oil 3054 to 1 part Wood Wax Finish.

Ex. For Natural (no colour change from raw wood) tint Polyx-Oil with Wood Wax Finish 3111 White at 3% for the base-coat, followed by a coat of clear (untinted) Polyx-Oil as a top-coat.

Cure Period:Osmo Hardwax-Oil(s) like all floor finishes have a cure period. We recommend allowing 2 weeks for the surface to fully cure and harden prior to damp-mopping or placing rugs/mats on the surface.

BY HAND WITH FLEECE APPLICATOR PADS

Apply two thin coats with our fleece applicator pads (best way to ensure you avoid over-application).

1. Stir the Polyx®-Oil well and pour into tray
2. Work the product into the wood thinly and evenly in figure 8 or circular motions using the fleece applicator pad
3. Be sure to thinly and evenly coat the surface and leave on the surface for approx. 5 minutes
4. Allow approx. 8-10 hours drying time. Allow for good ventilation whilst drying
5. Apply second coat following previous steps.

BY HAND WITH A CLOTH/RAG

Apply three thin coats with a lint-free microfibre cloth. ie. Osmo Easy Pads.

1. Stir the Polyx®-Oil well and prior to use
2. Work product into wood using cloth in a circular or figure 8 pattern
3. Allow roughly 15-minutes for oils to penetrate
4. Working with the grain, remove all excess product from surface
5. Allow 8-10 hours drying time prior to recoating
6. Apply second and third coats following previous steps

WARNING:Cloths saturated with product are a spontaneous combustion hazard and should be left out unfolded until dried, prior to disposal or preferably stored in a proper fireproof container

BY HAND WITH SCOTCHBRITE PADS

Apply two thin coats with non-abrasive whitescotchbrite pads

1. Stir the Polyx®-Oil well and pour into tray
2. Work the product into the wood thinly and evenly in figure 8 or circular motions using a white pad
3. Be sure to thinly and evenly coat the surface and leave on the surface for approx. 5 minutes
4. With a clean white pad, polish the surface ensuring no swirl marks, rings, or wipe marks
5. Ensure all excess product is removed from surface
6. Allow approx. 8-10 hours drying time. Allow for good ventilation whilst drying
7. Apply second coat following previous steps.