Osmo Uviwax

Osmo Uviwax

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Osmo Uviwax

4.9/5 (24 reviews)
Osmo Uviwax
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Traditional Wax Like Finish with UV Protection

Features

  • A unique formula that dries to a UV resistant, wax-like finish
  • Perfect for interior wood including wooden doors, panelling and cabinets
  • All-in-one product with no need to over-coat
  • Does not crack, peel, flake or blister
  • Dries to a non-yellowing, satin finish
  • Safe for humans, animals and plants when dry
  • Water-based
  • Medium V.O.C
Brand
Osmo
Drying time
4 hrs
No. of coats
2 coats
Size
125ml, 750ml, 2.5L
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Overview

Osmo Uviwax is a self-priming finish for interior wall and ceiling panelling, as well as cabinets and doors. It shields the lignin in the wood against harmful UV rays, reducing the natural yellowing of the wood over time and preserving the natural, light-coloured wood tone for longer.

Preparation

Wooden surfaces must be clean, dry and frost-free (moisture content max. 18%).

  1. Old paints and lacquers must be completely removed back to bare wood
  2. Old microporous coatings such as oils and waxes should be thoroughly cleaned or removed
  3. Lightly sand wood with an abrasive if required
  4. For furniture, sand with P180-240 grit
  5. Remove all traces of sanding dust with a brush or vacuum cleaner prior to application of Osmo Uviwax
  6. Degrease very resinous woods (e.g. Larch) with Osmo Brush Cleaner and Thinner or Methylated Spirits

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.

Only apply in temperatures of above 10°C. Osmo Uviwax UV Protection is ready to use, no thinning required. Stir well before and periodically during use.

  1. Apply directly to raw wood with an Osmo Soft Tip Brush or a soft, lint-free cloth
  2. Spread thinly and evenly along the wood grain
  3. Allow to dry for approx. 3-4 hours with good ventilation
  4. If necessary, lightly sand or denib the surface with a P320 - P360 sandpaper before applying the second coat
  5. Apply second coat in same manner as first

Aftercare

Regular Cleaning

Osmo Uviwax can be cleaned with a slightly dampened lint-free cloth. Avoid using large amounts of water, household detergents and steam cleaners as these may degrade the finish or damage the wood.

Deep Cleaning

For stubborn marks, stains and scuffs, clean with Osmo Wash and Care (8016).

Renovation and Repair

Stubborn stains and marks can be lightly sanded with a scotch pad or fine abrasive, to remove the damage, before re-applying a thin coat of UV Protection Wax to the effected area. One coat applied to the clean and dry surface is usually sufficient.

FAQ

Can I use Uviwax on my floor?

Uviwax is unsuitable for flooring as it is just not durable enough. Instead, consider a pigmented product or a suitable Wood Floor Finish with UV resistance

Datasheets

  • 5 stars: 21 (88%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (13%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Julie Petty
Does exactly what it says on the tin

Easy to apply first coat does disappear on poruse products but second coat lots less great finish

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Betty Speed
Very good service

I’ve never used this product before, but will definitely use it again.

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Matt Clay
Very good

Great product - even better service as always from Wood FInishes Direct... Thank you for being so reliably prompt!

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Mr Robert Peacock
Really easy to use. Quick drying.

Really good for my interior joinery. Speed of drying makes it practical to use.

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Andy Welch
Superior paint

This was recommended by a friend, and it did exactly what I wanted - used it on kitchen shelves, leaving the grain and texture on display but offering protection from heat and grease. I didn't want the full painted look of normal gloss. This goes on well, dries quickly and looks really good after a second coat. Barely any odour, either. Not cheap, but it's good kit.

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Sandra Winters
Used it many times in kitchen bathroom laundry room.

Very good and long lasting. Easy to apply

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Karen Hughes
Applied with a cloth and a lovely finish.

Took a bit of rubbing to get even but looks lovely when finished.

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Nicola Axe
Good stuff

Lovely product, just what I was looking for.

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Craig Eccles
Great to apply and finishes well.

First time I have used any product of this kind, decided to apply by cloth rather than a brush due to the intricate parts of the furniture; and was easy to apply....the consistency allowed for good flow movement. The wax finished to virtually the same colour as the raw / bare wood which I was hoping to achieve. I am very happy with this product, and I've already ordered some more.

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Dorothy Sharp
Excellent coverage and finish

Osmo wax is easy to use, dries well and gives an excellent finish to real wooden floors. Will definitely be ordering more when its time to freshen up the lounge and dining room.

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Richard romeril
Very easy to apply

As it has only been on for a short time, it certainly has kept the original wood colour (slightly darker after application which is only to be expected. I am hoping it does what it says on the tin and holds back the yellowing. Even if you reapply after 2/3 years it is very easy to do. Would certainly recommend this product. In fact I am now looking to do the same on my exterior light oak door. Excellent company to deal with and staff know their products. Thank you

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Dorothy Sharp
Great finish!

The wax was so much easier to apply than I thought. Covers well and dries quite quickly. Our oak floor looks amazing and natural.

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D C
Fabulous finish

Perfect for matching our skirting boards to floor. Unusual to work with in warm weatherL but we really adapted.lots left!

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Pamela Mcfarlane
Very nice finish!

I have used this product on pine boards, stained with different coloured pine stains. From light to dark. Now in the directions, it doesn't advise to use on dark wood, as it does have a white tint to it. I personally tried it on some off cuts of wood with dark stain on, and liked the slightly muted colour, sheen effect. Although, I don't think I'd use it on expensive, dark hard wood, unless I was happy with the finished look on a test piece first. My wooden wall is on a south facing wall, so I needed a wax with some UV protection, and this fitted the bill, perfectly for me. It helped to unify all of the different coloured boards on the wall, and it has made the wood look much more expensive, than it was. I have gone through 2.5 tins, so it has been a little more money than I was hoping to spend, but the finished result was worth it. Now only time will tell if it keeps the colours looking good. All in all, I'm very happy, and would use it again.

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Lindsay Burstall
Nice product

I bought this to finish a small table top I had made myself from an ash plank. I cant comment on the UV protection as it has not been down long enough - though that is why I bought this particular product. The liquid went on very easily and smoothly and the brush washed out in warm soapy water. The table top looks great with a transparent satin finish.

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Alan Sutton
Exellent

Just bought small amount to test ,will use a larger quantity soon!

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Sarah Smith
Favourite product

This is my second tin for another job. I used this 5 years ago internally for a shed in the garden. Its still working. A dream to paint with No strong solvent smells Water based so no nasty chemicals for washing up Has kept the wood pale Would benefit from another coat now perhaps Good eco-credentials Highly recommended!

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Niki
It's great goes a long way and easy to apply.

It's a great product bought again to put another coat on a very pale white washed oak floor. I have oak floors throughout my house the stairs and landing take the most wear. This product is great it has kept the floor like new. Rooms are south facing which gets sun all day long. It's hasn't left furniture marks or changed to the honey colour oak does over time. It's fantastic I would recommend to anyone wanting a hard durable matt finish. It looks like the natural product with no protection on at all, just the look I wanted.

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Alastair Palmer
Easy to apply, nice finish

Using this for my built-in bookcase made with pineboard panels. Finish was a little rough where I'd not sanded finely enough, but other than that looks great. No idea about how tough/long-lasting it is yet as the bookcase isn't even half finished, let along populated with books...

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E Wallaker
Good product

Lovely finish, not much difference between the satin and semi matt, both look great

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andy korn
Great on birch plywood

I searched around for the best non-yellowing, non colour changing deal that I could to suit some simple birch ply shelving that I made. Very happy with results, the colour change is nearly imperceptible. I found best applied with a lint free cloth rather than a brush personally.

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Steve Rendell
Nice finish to the job.

Great finish but not as stunning as the clear products

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Steve Rendell
Excellent finish. Easy to use

Does exactly what it says on the website! Beautiful finish. Highly recommended

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Andrew M
Excellent clear satin finish.

Applied to internal oak doors. Very easy to apply with the first coat being immediately absorbed, followed by a second application a few hours later. The final finish is slightly darker than an untreated surface but only just, so much so you can barely tell that the doors have had two coats applied. As for the UV element only time will tell. At the current moment this is the best clear finish I have ever used.

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