Osmo TopOil is a clear or transparent oil-wax combination for the protection of furniture surfaces and work surfaces made of solid wood or edge-glued panels (e.g. kitchen worktops, desks, shelving etc.) in indoor areas. Also suitable for cork and OSB. Samples also available.

Finishes:

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• Features & Benefits
• Recommendations for Wood Species
• Notes

Features & Benefits

• Food safe (EN 1186) and safe for use on children’s toys (EN 71.3) (Saliva-resistant and sweatproof)
• Very durable and hardwearing - Extremely water and chemical resistant
• Resistant to common liquid spillages such as wine, beer, cola, coffee, tea, fruit juice, milk and water
• Microporous, breathable finish which does not crack, peel or flake
• No sanding necessary for spot repairs or future applications
• Great coverage, up to 24 m²/l, 1 coat
  • Product coverage depends significantly on the character of the wood. All information refers to smooth and planed/cut surfaces. Other surfaces may lead to reduced coverage.
• For the protection of furniture surfaces and work surfaces made of solid wood or edge-glued panels (e.g. kitchen worktops, desks, shelving etc.) in indoor areas
• Also suitable for cork and OSB

Recommendations for Wood Species

For any wood types not mentioned, please always trial apply.

Recommended:

• Oak
• Pine
• Spruce
• Beech
• Ash
• Alder
• Douglas Fir
• Birch
• Larch

Possible:

• Maple: apply very thinly and carry out a trial application before use.
• American/European Walnut: apply very thinly and carry out a trial application before use.

Not recommended:

• Cedar
• Iroko
• Mahogany
• Teak
• South American Walnut
• Sapele
• Bamboo
• Acacia
• Ipe
• Merbau
• Ebony
• Wenge
• Ipe
• Sycamore
• Rosewood
• Green Oak: moisture content is often above the maximum 20% recommended.
• Idigbo: contains yellow dyes which leaches when the wood becomes wet and stains when in contact within iron.
• Other woods treated with a varnish, lacquer or other surface coatings must be completely sanded before use.

Notes

• Shake very well before use. Failure to mix all ingredients ( and colour) could lead to an increased patchiness.
• For dark and extractive-rich woods (e.g. Iroko, Teak, Mahogany, Sapele, Wenge, Merbau, Jatoba, Cedar etc.), we recommend using Osmo Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin. A trial application is recommended.
• For kitchen worktops, Osmo Wood Protector 4006 is an optional pre-treatment for absorbent wood like: Pine, Birch or Spruce. Osmo Wood Protector 4006 will help to raise the water repellant qualities of the timber prior to applying Osmo Top Oil.
• Wood pre-treated with Osmo Wood Protector 4006 may appear a little more dark and colour intensified. Always trial apply Osmo Top Oil 3068 Natural over the Wood Protector 4006 to ensure the final appearance meets with expectations.
• Osmo TopOil 3068 Natural is slightly white tinted and is optically suitable for lighter coloured wood species, eg : Oak, Beech, Birch or Pine. On dark/reddish wood species, Osmo TopOil 3068 Natural is visible as slightly white chalky surface.
• Applying excess Osmo TopOil 3068 Natural may lead to a white chalky surface. Remove visible white pigments before allowing the surface to dry.
• Avoid covering during drying and curing. After 2-3 weeks, the surface is fully cured.
• Multi-purpose cleaners such as washing up liquids and detergents are highly detrimental to the finished surface and is not recommended to be used as discolouration or staining may be possible.
• Other household cleaning products such as vanish, bleach, baking soda etc. are likely to cause severe discolouration or staining.