Osmo Wood Wax Finish Transparent

Osmo Wood Wax Finish Transparent is suitable for protecting and decorating interior wood, including wall panelling, mouldings, beams and doors, as well as edge-glued panels, chipboard and MDF.

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

• Also available: Osmo Wood Wax Finish Intensive and Osmo Wood Wax Finish Extra Thin (1101)

Wood surfaces to be treated with Wood Wax Finish Transparent must be clean, dry and free from dust, dirt and any other surface contaminants.

• Surface coatings such as paint, varnish and other surface sealers must be fully removed by sanding or with a suitable paint and varnish remover
• Fill cracks or holes in wood with Osmo Interior Wood Filler or Osmo Interior Gap Sealer
• For extra protection against blue stain, a coat of Osmo Wood Protector (4006) may be applied if desired
• Wood must be sanded correctly and evenly to achieve a consistent finish. Starting with a coarse paper - final sanding for flooring should be with a P80 to P120 grit sandpaper and P120 to P150 for furniture
• Thoroughly remove all traces of sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner before 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.

Applying Osmo Wood Wax Finish

1. For a transparent finish, apply Osmo Wood Wax Finish thinly and evenly along the wood grain with either an Osmo Soft Tip Brush, a lint-free cloth or a sponge and spread well
2. If possible, apply the first coat to all sides of the timber before installation
3. Allow good ventilation whilst drying
4. For a light leached effect, wipe off oil after approximately 20 minutes using either a lint free cloth or white pad going along the grain
5. If a more intense colour tone is required, a second thin coat can be applied, up to a maximum of two coats
6. For the most intensive colour tones, we recommend using Osmo Wood Wax Finish Intensive
7. For cupboards, wardrobes and drawers, only 1 thin coat of Osmo Wood Wax Finish Transparent should be applied with a cloth

Please Note: The final surface quality is dependent on the type of wood, its surface structure and preparation.

If applying the 'White 3111' variation to flooring or staircases, it is recommended that it is over-coated with one coat of Osmo Polyx Oil Raw (3044) or Osmo Polyx Oil Tints White (3040) to retain the whiteness of the finish. Standard 'Polyx Oil' tends to turn white finishes 'creamy' or 'off white'. This advice is for the 'White 3111' version of this product only. All other shades can be finished with a single coat of Osmo Polyx Oil if necessary.

Regular Cleaning

Surfaces treated with Osmo Wood Wax Finish Transparent 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.

This can be used on flooring but only 1 coat should be applied. A 2nd coat of the more durable Osmo Polyx Oil should be applied over the top.