Osmo Country Shades

To achieve optimum results, the surface of the wood will need to be free of dirt and dust, free of surface contaminants and any previous applications of oils and paints fully removed.

• Clear all previous coats of paint or oil, with either sanding, the use of a paint scraper or paint stripper, ensuring the surface is stripped back to the bare wood
• Further care should be taken if the surface preparation involves the removal of pre-1960s paint surfaces as they potentially can contain harmful levels of lead
• If any organic growth is visible such as lichen, algal or fungal growths, then a suitable antifungal solution should be applied
• Wash the surface to remove any dirt, grease or oil with a suitable detergent, rinse clean and the allow to thoroughly dry
• Any surface deficiency will need to be repaired with a suitable wood filler, such as Ronseal High Performance Wood Filler
• Pre-treat the surface with Osmo WR Base Coat (4001) if extra protection is required against blue staining, rot and insects

Please Note: If recoating over a previous application of Osmo Country Shades then it is not necessary to strip the previous coat and it is possible to apply on top of the original coating after following the cleaning steps. Wood treated with a varnish, lacquer or other surface coating must completely sanded before use.

Always produce a test area beforehand to assess product suitability and the final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.

To achieve the best results, Osmo Country Shades will need to be applied when the air and substrate temperature is between 10°C to 35°C

Apply to all sides before the installation of the wood to ensure maximum protection

• Stir Osmo Country Shades thoroughly, taking care to work the sides and base of the tin, to ensure a consistent mixture of oil and pigment
• Apply thinly and evenly with either a Osmo Soft Tip Brush, or the Osmo Small Microfiber Rollers following the direction of the wood grain
• The standard finishing procedure is to apply 2 or more full coats of Osmo Country Shades to achieve the desired result, though if renovating a previous coat then it's possible only 1 coat will be required

Regular Cleaning

Surfaces painted with Osmo Garden Shades can be cleaned at regular intervals with Osmo Decking Cleaner (8025) using the Osmo Deck Cleaning Brush

Maintenance

If necessary, intensive cleaning and refreshing can be completed using Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel (6609)

Recoating

Simply re-apply one coat onto thclean dry surface when signs of wear become visible