Can I stain the floor a different colour?

We recommend using only Osmo Wood Wax Finish Transparent to alter the colour of the floor. Apply this thinly with a firm brush. Allow to penetrate for a few minutes and then wipe off the excess with a cloth, following the grain of the wood. Leave to dry overnight, ensuring good ventilation, and then finish with one or two thin coats of Osmo Polyx Oil. If using other stains with Osmo products, we strongly recommend undertaking a test application on a small area of wood.

How should I prepare the surface of my wooden floor?

The surface should be sanded following the grain of the wood and finished with 120 grit paper. Care should be taken to remove all scratch marks.

What happens if I damage part of my floor?

Unlike lacquers, damaged areas can be lightly sanded and retreated using Osmo Polyx - Oil without overlaps developing.

Do I need to sand in between coats?

Because Osmo Polyx - Oil is a pure oil based product, it should not raise the grain and so sanding between coats is unnecessary.

I have a dense hardwood floor. Is the treatment the same?

Some timbers like Teak and Merbau are very dense and have natural oils in them. If you are not sure, after sanding, wipe the floor with Osmo Brush Cleaner. Then apply one coat of Osmo Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin (1101). Leave to dry overnight, ensuring good ventilation and then treat with Polyx - Oil as above.

What happens if I over apply?

When you apply too much Osmo Polyx - Oil the drying time will be greatly extended. In such a case provide additional ventilation by opening windows and doors wherever possible as the product dries naturally by oxidation. Should damage occur to the surface while drying repair as described above.

What happens if I under apply?

If applied too thinly the wood may look dry or lifeless and it is possible it may watermark. If this happens check your application rate but in any case apply an additional thin coat of Osmo Polyx - Oil.

How long does it take to dry?

Osmo products should dry within 6- 8 hours. It dries by oxidation and absorption. Provide gentle warmth and, if possible, a good supply of fresh air by opening a window.

When can I walk on it?

The floor can be used the day after the final coat is applied, although it will take up to 14 days for the surface to harden completely, so care needs to be taken during this period.

Does the floor need polishing once the final coat of Polyx - Oil has been applied?

No. Unlike other oil finishes, Osmo Polyx - Oil has a natural sheen and requires no buffing.

How do I maintain the floor?

Use either a soft hoover or duster. When necessary, the floor can be mopped with a damp mop. Add Osmo Wash and Care to the mop water, diluted according to the instructions on the product. This has been specifically designed to work with our unique blend of oils and waxes, cleaning and replenishing without damaging the finished surface. Periodic maintenance should also be undertaken using Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner. This product applies a new thin coat of oils and waxes, thereby cleaning and replenishing the surface.

Do Osmo products contain harmful substances?

No. Osmo products are based on purified plant oils and waxes. The surface is safe for humans, animals and plants when dry.