Osmo Polyx®-Oils are developed from natural oils and waxes to provide the most hardwearing and durable protection for wooden flooring and furniture.
What is the difference between Osmo top oil and Polyx?
Osmo makes three variations of Polyx-Oil, the original Polyx-Oil, Top Oil and Polyx Pro Oil. All three are very similar, with the only significant difference being the amount of solvent. Top Oil contains more solvent, and is supposedly optimized for furniture and countertops (as opposed to floors).
Do you sand between Osmo oil coats?
Sanding is not necessary between coats. However, de-nibbing with a pad may help to reduce any imperfections from the surface between each coat.
Is Osmo polyx good?
Very good finish, not too glossy and still looks and feels like wood. But, its fully water resistant and also hard enough to stand small knocks. Just lightly sanded and recoated after three years and look almost like new again. Expensive but probably the best and worth it if you like wood like me.
Can you polish Osmo Polyx?
When thoroughly dry, surface can be buffed or polished with hand polisher or buffing machine. The only difference in applying the Clear Extra Thin is to let it sit for 30 minutes before wiping away any excess.
How long does Osmo Polyx take to dry?
Polyx®-Oils and all other Osmo products have a curing time of approx. 10-14 days. During this time, we advise to keep floor traffic as low as possible and avoid covering the wood’s surface (e.g. with a rug or mat) which can block the circulation of air and the curing of the finish – potentially causing discolouration.
Can you wax over Osmo Polyx?
Not really, no. Wax is not a suitable finish for worktops (it’s too soft) and you can’t apply Osmo (Polyx oil or Top oil – they’re the same product !) over the top.
Is Osmo Polyx waterproof?
OSMO Polyx-Oil 2K Features:
Once cured it’s highly water resistant. It is very environmentally friendly with low VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) Doesn’t stink up and drive you out of your home like some finishes will.
Is Osmo Polyx yellow?
But, you can add a second coat once first coat as dried. I don’t think the pictures really do it justice, it really looks yellow and cheap. I’ve added two coats already. My fear is that if I add a polyx pigmented coat on top it will eventually wear through exposing the none pigmented coats beneath.
Can you thin Osmo polyx oil?
White spirit will work fine.
Can you put polyurethane over Osmo polyx oil?
No. Osmo Polyx-Oil is a penetrating natural hardwax oil that needs to be absorbed into the pores of the wood to be effective. Polyurethane completely seals the pores of the wood, therefore making it impossible for Polyx-Oil to penetrate and protect.
Does Osmo polyx oil darken wood?
A clear product suggests it doesn’t change the colour of the wood, but it actually does. Clear Polyx Oil will bring out the natural tone and patina of the wood, enhancing the grain giving it will appear darker and what we call the “wet look”.
Is Osmo polyx oil toxic?
In the spirit of how we harvest and use the wood, we want our finish to be easy to use, durable, non-toxic, and easy on the environment. Osmo Polyx-Oil is all those things. Made from natural vegetable oils and waxes, it does not off-gas or smell bad. It’s durable, easy to apply, and easy to repair.
Can you use Osmo polyx oil on doors?
Osmo oil for doors is a highly durable, protective door oil for all softwood and hardwood internal doors. Suitable for solid wood, engineered and veneered doors including oak and pine. The same popular Polyx Oil in a range of attractive colour tones and effects to create a coloured, satin finish.
Can I use Osmo polyx oil on worktops?
Polyx Hardwax Oil provides a warm and rich effect that brings out the true beauty of all woods by emphasising the grain and promoting its natural characteristics. Exceptional durability is achieved. Microporous and will not crack, flake or peel. Resistant to common household spillages, so ideal for a kitchen worktop!
