{"id":8993,"date":"2020-09-15T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/?p=8993"},"modified":"2022-11-10T16:10:33","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T16:10:33","slug":"before-you-buy-osmo-polyx-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/before-you-buy-osmo-polyx-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Before you Buy \u2014 Osmo Polyx Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this video Jay from Wood Finishes Direct will explain what you should consider before purchasing \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/osmo-polyx-oil\" target=\"_blank\">\nOsmo Polyx Oil<\/a>. However, this advice is also suitable for other \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product-type\/oils\/hard-wax-oils\" target=\"_blank\">\nHard Wax Oils<\/a>, such as \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product\/fiddes-hard-wax-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\nFiddes Hard Wax Oil<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Osmo Polyx Oil \u2014 Before you Buy\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/49V3lR1vFqw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hard Wax Oil FAQ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do wood oils dry or remain greasy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wood oils penetrate into the surface fibres of the wood, where they oxidise with the air and harden. The result is a finish that is dry and non-greasy so will not stain or mark clothing or soft furnishings. If a wood oil does remain sticky or greasy, it has been over applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the advantage of using wood oil?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wood oils help to protect and preserve interior and exterior wood by feeding the timber to to keep it nourished and supple. They are the easiest of all wood finishes to maintain and repair. A patch repair, for example, where a scuff, scratch, stain or areas of wear has occurred can be easily fixed by simply sanding the affected area and applying more \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/product-type\/oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\nwood oil<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I apply wood oil over varnish?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, no. Varnish is a coating type product that coats the wood with a plastic shell or skin. Wood oils work by penetrating into the wood but can&#8217;t with a varnish covering the wood grain. All varnish coatings need to be fully removed by sanding before an oil can be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/7pg5OfxLn24-Cw4RgD_F8wEvbmoojL8v5KhjNgSMU3G5cfiflL1MNdonf5HbI6XrAGc8tWlYp2fQYt4nXXjG1q84tsFghQofbuBG2WP2zs4P3BZqqlxGLOFLkfTc8-2Wt6AgKvl_\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you Buy &#8211; Osmo Polyx Oil transcript.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi I\u2019m Jay from Wood Finishes Direct, In this video I&#8217;m going to be highlighting the key things you should consider before starting your project with the \n<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3meA82R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nOsmo Polyx Oil<\/a> Range. First off, what is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Osmo Polyx Oil is the original hard wax oil a combination of natural oils and waxes for use on almost any interior project. Hard Wax Oil is almost as hard as a varnish but easier to repair. All you need is a rag apply the oil over the affected areas without having to remove any previous finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me show you a very simple test called the water test.All you need is a drop of water, apply a drop to the wood and leave for 30 seconds, easy right? If the water beads then you know there is an existing finish on there. If the water sinks in this would indicate that there is an untreated surface so you can move straight on to application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s always a great idea to start with the best canvas possible, sand your wood through the grits upto P120, this is a fine sand on bare timber in preparation for finishing not suitable for removing varnish or paint. Always sand with the grain of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the wood to avoid scratch marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s the deal with clear? A clear product suggests it doesn\u2019t 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 \u201cwet look\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this isn\u2019t for you, then we recommend the \n<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2ZS9T8X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nOsmo Polyx Oil Raw 3044<\/a>. This will lessen the wet look on lighter timbers such as Oak or Pine. Raw gets mixed results on hardwoods especially darker hardwoods as it contains white pigment. If you are looking to change the colour of your wood then you can go across to the \n<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3mkvBvF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nOsmo Polyx Oil Tints<\/a> which come in a range of colours. The whole Polyx Oil range comes in handy 5ml sachets to do your test areas before purchasing a bigger tin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over application isn\u2019t uncommon with Polyx Oil but is avoidable by using the P.A.R.S.E. Method<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prepare properly &#8211; sand the wood to P120<\/li><li>Apply thinly &#8211; always working with the grain<\/li><li>Remove excess &#8211; using a microfibre cloth<\/li><li>Sand lightly &#8211; abrade the surface with a finishing pad once dry<\/li><li>End coat &#8211; Apply and leave to dry<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nice and easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without following the P.A.R.S.E method over application&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>issues you may face are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sticky feeling surface longer drying times a patchy finish and product pooling on the surface<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing to consider is sheen! Sheen refers to the amount of light the finish reflects from the surface. Contrary to popular belief this does not have any influence over durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt &#8211; Gives you a flat matt look and feel Semi Matt &#8211; A slight sheen added to the wood for those who don&#8217;t want dead matt Satin &#8211; The halfway house between matt and gloss Gloss &#8211; Gives the light a good surface to reflect off<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need further technical assistance or advice on your project? Why not put us to the test by \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\nmessaging us or giving us a call<\/a>. Links to all the products used are in the description on \n<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/33rqH7p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nYoutube<\/a>. We hope you enjoyed the video, don\u2019t forget to like and subscribe for future content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Post You Will Love!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/should-you-use-an-oil-or-varnish-to-finish-your-floor\" target=\"_blank\">\nShould You Use an Oil or Varnish to Finish Your Floor?<\/a><\/li><li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/35zlygd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\nOur \u2018Top Oil\u2019 Line-Up Just Got Better!<\/a><\/li><li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wood-finishes-direct.com\/blog\/traditional-wood-oils-3-of-the-best\" target=\"_blank\">\nTraditional Wood Oils &#8211; 3 Of The Best<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this video Jay from Wood Finishes Direct will explain what you should consider before purchasing Osmo Polyx Oil. However, this advice is also suitable for other Hard Wax Oils, such as Fiddes Hard Wax Oil. 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