Osmo Wood Wax Finish Extra Thin (1101)

Osmo Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin is suitable for a wide range of hardwood interior surfaces, including wall and ceiling paneling, wooden flooring, furniture and kitchen worktops. Due to its water-repelling qualities, it is especially well suited for use in wet / moisture-rich environments, such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Before opening the 5ml sample sachets, squeeze the packet several times to ensure that the oil, wax and resins inside are thoroughly mixed.

• Also available: Osmo Wood Wax Finish Intensive and Osmo Wood Wax Finish Transparent

Wooden surfaces to be treated with Osmo Wood Wax Finish 1101 must be clean and dry with a moisture content of no more than 20%. Because dense exotic hardwoods tend to be oily in nature, we recommend that surfaces to be oiled are de-greased with methylated spirit and a lint-free cloth prior to application to help with the absorption.

• Clean or lightly sand old microporous (oiled) finishes
• Varnishes and other surface coatings must be fully removed back to bare wood before application
• Small cracks, larger dents and small holes in the wood should be filled with a suitable Osmo wood filler
• Sand carefully before application starting with a coarse paper - final sanding for flooring and furniture should be with a P120 grit paper
• Remove all traces of sanding dust with a brush or vacuum cleaner prior to application

Always do a test area before starting any project to assess product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times. This product can be brushed, wiped, dipped or spray applied.

1. Stir Osmo Wood Wax Finish thoroughly before and periodically during application
2. Apply the 1st coat thinly and evenly along the grain with an Osmo Soft Tip Brush or lint-free cotton cloth
3. Allow to dry for 30 minutes, then remove any surplus oil with a clean cloth
4. Allow 12 hours for the first coat to dry before applying the second coat in the same way as the first
5. Apply a second coat as above if required

Recommended number of coats: 1 coat for furniture / 2 coats for flooring.

Regular Cleaning

Surfaces treated with Osmo Wood Wax Finish Extra Thin should be dry wiped from time to time with a soft, lint-free cloth. To remove day to day, dust, dirt, scuffs and light marks use Osmo Spray Cleaner.

Alternatively, surfaces can be cleaned at regular intervals with Osmo Wash and Care (8016).

Deep Cleaning

For more stubborn marks, light scratches or if the surface is starting to look tired or worn, an application of Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner may be required. For intensive cleaning, without sanding, use Osmo Intensive Cleaner.

Renovation

For renovation of previously oiled surfaces, apply 1 thin coat of Osmo Wood Wax Finish Extra Thin to clean, dry surfaces - no sanding required.

This is usually down to the oil not being able to penetrate through which can be caused by over application or something blocking the wood grain. Iroko has a tight grain to it, it is likely that the fine sanding has blocked this grain. Ideally, we would not recommend going higher than a 120 /150 grit finish on this type of timber.

To remedy the problem now, you would need to deal with the root cause. It is unlikely that the oil will dry properly as it is sat on the surface rather than in the wood grain. Sand the surface back using a 120-150 grit and wipe the surface with Barrettine Methylated Spirit. Apply a very, very thin coat of oil, keep pulling this out as far as it will possibly go and remove any surplus from the surface using Woodleys Microfiber Cloth The surface should then be left to dry for 12 hours.

Absolutely, the Osmo Wood Wax Finish Extra Thin 1101 is specifically designed to enhance and protect oily hardwoods with a tight wood grain. Two thin coats is all that is needed after the flooring has been degreased with Barrettine Methylated Spirit.