Wood Wax Finish

Surface Preparation:
The wood surface must be clean, dry and frostfree (max. 18 % wood moisture). Osmo Wood Wax Finish is ready to use. Do not thin, stir well before
use. Clean old microporous finishes thoroughly. Old paints and lacquers must be removed. In general, wear dust masks during sanding works. Fill small cracks, larger joints or holes in the wood (Osmo Woodfiller). Sand the wood surface carefully. Begin with coarse sandpaper – final sanding for flooring P120-150, for furniture P120-180. Before application, remove sanding dust from the surface by sweeping and vacuuming. If possible, apply the first coat on all sides of the wood before installation.

Methods of Application:
Transparent (1 coat): apply thinly along the wood grain on the clean and dry wood surface with a cloth, a hard brush (Osmo Natural Bristle Brush) or Osmo Microfibre Roller. For subtle glazing effect, apply thinly with a lint free cloth on the whole area, and within 20 minutes wipe away excess cleanly and evenly. Allow for good ventilation whilst drying.
Intensive (2 coats): apply thinly along the wood grain on the clean and dry wood surface with a cloth, a hard brush (Osmo Natural Bristle Brush) or Osmo Microfibre Roller. Allow for good ventilation whilst drying. Then apply the second coat – also thinly. Note: can be applied onto larger areas with a scraper. Afterwards massage into wood with a white pad.

Cleaning of tools:
With Osmo Brush Cleaner (free of aromatic compounds).

Drying time:
Approx. 12 hours for 1 coat / approx. 24 hours for two coats (normal climatic conditions, 20-23°C/50-65 % rel. humidity). Ventilate well while drying. Lower temperatures and/or higher air humidity may increase drying times significantly.

Note:
Applying the finish too generously and a lack of ventilation lead to delays in drying and to the typical smell of oil. Choose colour tones that match the natural colour tone of the wood or a darker colour tone. (Trial application) Oils intensify the natural colour tone of the wood. (Permanent wet effect)
For darker and resinous hardwoods (e.g. Wenge, Mahagony, Merbau, etc.), we recommend applying Osmo Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin. Attention: apply max. 1x thinly with a cloth in cabinets and drawers.

Caution:
Keep out of reach of children. Safety data sheet available on request.

Disposal:
Dispose of product residuals according to the official guidelines (European Waste Code (EWC)-Code 08 01 12). Only completely emptied cans can be recycled.