Osmo Polyx Oil

Osmo Polyx-Oil is a professional, clear, satin-matt (3032) or matt (3062) finish suitable for all wooden floors (solid wood floors, laminated flooring, oriented strand-board etc.), cork floors and for terracotta and other unglazed tiles. Also well suited for the treatment of furniture surfaces.

The Osmo Polyx Oil surface is hardwearing and extremely tough. It is water-repellent and dirt resistant. The finish is resistant against wine, beer, cola, coffee, tea, fruit juices, milk and water etc. when dry according to DIN 68861 - 1C (German Industrial Norm). Osmo Polyx Oil is based on natural vegetable oils and waxes. It is micro-porous and does not crack, flake, peel or blister. Therefore it is an ideal treatment even in rooms with high humidity.

Preparation

The wood, cork or OSB surface must be clean and dry (maximum moisture content 20%). Small dents and holes in the wood can be filled with Woodfiller. Only apply on frost free surface. Clean or lightly sand old micro-porous finishes. Remove old varnishes (with Osmo Paint Remover or by sanding). If required, sand with fine grain before application (maximum 150 grit) and remove dust carefully. For wood tending to attract blue stain in moist surroundings (e.g. pine) a pre-treatment (all sides if possible) with biocide-free wax impregnation Osmo Wood Protector is recommended.

Application

Osmo Polyx-Oil is ready to use. Please do not thin - stir well.

Wood floors
Apply with a firm, tight quality brush or floor brush with tight fine bristles or a commercial brushing machine.

• Apply first coat thinly and evenly along the wood grain. Remove surplus. Leave to dry over night (at least 8-10 hours) ensuring good ventilation.
• Apply second coat as above. Remove surplus and leave to dry at least 8-10 hours. Ventilate well. A further treatment of the floor is not necessary.
• When thoroughly dry, the surface can be polished with a hand polisher or polishing machine.
• When using a commercial brushing machine please follow the instructions from the manufacturer.

Cork floors
Due to the extreme absorption power of this highly elastic, natural, material we recommend the following procedure:

• Apply first coat very thinly with a broad varnish scraper (the Polyx-Oil will immediately be absorbed by the cork surface).
• Leave to dry for at least 24 hours (if possible longer) - ensure good ventilation.
• Apply second coat very thinly with a roller of foamed plastics. Remove with cloth immediately any excess of finish (edges). Leave to dry for at least 24 hours.
• Small areas of cork flooring can also be treated by brush. Please make sure to apply very thinly.
• Cork tiles are best treated before laying in order to avoid overlapping treatment of edges which would lead to prolonged drying times.
• A cork floor treated with Osmo Polyx-Oil will get a robust, elastic and wear-resistant surface which will harden further over 2-3 weeks.

Cleaning of tools

Use a Brush Cleaner (benzene-free) or white spirit.

Drying time

At least 8-10 hours - provide good ventilation (Osmo wood finishes dry by oxidation and therefore need air). Dust dry - after approx. 6 hours. For cork surfaces the drying time can be 24 hours or longer.

Maintenance

For daily maintenance a duster, mop or vacuum cleaner will be sufficient. An electric floor polisher is very useful. Floors treated with Osmo Polyx-Oil can be cleaned with water (containing Osmo Wash And Care). For persistent stains, remove with Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner (also available as Spray). This will also revive the appearance of the surface. When the surface becomes a little dull apply a thin coat of Osmo Polyx-Oil and wipe with cloth or electric floor polisher. Clean floor (as above) is prior to re-finishing.

Renovation

Dirt can easily be removed without trace. Renovating, even partially, is easy. Just clean and re-treat worn areas: No sanding, no repair marks, no removal of previous Polyx Oil finish. For renovation apply a thin coat of Osmo Polyx-Oil on clean, dry floor. This is also possible in hard used areas. No repair marks will be visible.

Storage

Can be stored up to 5 years or longer if can is full and tightly closed. If thickened by frost, it will regain its consistency under normal temperatures within 24 - 36 hours.

Health and environment

Osmo Polyx-Oil does not contain biocides nor preservatives. It is safe for man, animal and plant when dry and complies with German DIN 53160 (fast to perspiration and saliva) and EURO-NORM EN 71 (suitable for children's toys). The principle of Osmo to manufacture and supply only products which are safe and environmentally friendly during production as well as for application resulted in the successful certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 (quality management) and DIN EN ISO 14001 (environmental management).

Caution

Keep out of reach of children. Do not fill into containers normally used for food and drink. Do not bring into contact with drinks, victuals and animal food. Work in areas with good ventilation. Contains 2-Butanonoxime. May produce an allergic reaction. The dried Polyx-Oil is safe for human, animal and plant. In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water. Wash out any used cloth immediately or store in a airtight container (danger of spontaneous-combustion). Dried surface is hardly flammable according to TL A - 053. Fire characteristics in compliance with demands of German DIN 4102 (fire conduct of building materials and components) class B 2 (normal inflammability).