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Osmo Hardwax Oils & Natural Wood Finishes

Shop Osmo hardwax oils, wood stains and care products. Osmo finishes are oil and wax based, with interior options for floors, furniture and food-prep surfaces and exterior options for decks, siding and fences. Pick a finish by the job below, then add the cleaners and applicators that go with it.

Which Osmo is right for you?

Your project/need Best choice Why
Interior floors, stairs and furniture Polyx-Oil Hardwax oil in Raw, Matte, Satin or Gloss. Two coats, about 24 m² per litre per coat
Kitchen countertops, butcher blocks and tabletops TopOil Certified food-safe when dry. Clear Matte, Clear Satin, Natural and Acacia
Cutting boards and charcuterie boards Chopping Board Oil Clear hardwax oil rated for direct food contact
Coloured interior wood and floors Oil Stain Ten colours. Osmo says to top it with Polyx-Oil for protection
Decks and outdoor furniture Decking Oil Two coats, about 24 m² per litre per coat. No sanding needed to renew
Siding, fences and other vertical wood, clear or lightly tinted UV-Protection Oil Microporous oil, UV factor 12 with two coats. Clear or eight tints
Vertical wood in one coat, with more colour One Coat Only HS Plus Semi-transparent satin, 13 colours, about 26 m² per litre. Not for decking
Greyed outdoor wood Wood Reviver Power Gel Non-drip gel removes the grey patina before you oil
Everyday floor cleaning Wash and Care Concentrate made for oiled and waxed wood floors
Deep cleaning and refreshing oiled floors Liquid Wax Cleaner Cleans and regenerates the wood in one step
Black tannin stains on oak Tannin Spot Remover Spray treatment, no sanding before repair

Prep/accessories: Apply with an Osmo Microfibre Roller (also in a mini size) and roller frame, an Osmo Decking Brush, or a hand pad holder with Superpads.

Not sure which Osmo finish you need? Contact us with your wood type and project and we'll help you choose.

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Osmo FAQ

1Which Osmo finish should I use on my deck?

Use Decking Oil. It is made for decks and outdoor furniture and works on pressure-treated and untreated wood. Osmo does not recommend UV-Protection Oil or One Coat Only HS Plus for decking, as they are for vertical surfaces.

2Polyx-Oil, TopOil or Chopping Board Oil?

Polyx-Oil is for interior floors, stairs and furniture. TopOil is certified food-safe when dry, for countertops, butcher blocks and tabletops. Chopping Board Oil is made for cutting boards and charcuterie boards, and is rated for direct food contact.

3How much Osmo do I need?

Decking Oil covers about 24 m² per litre (258 sq ft) per coat, and it takes 2 coats. A 300 sq ft deck is 600 sq ft of coverage, about 2.3 L in total. Polyx-Oil also covers about 24 m² per litre per coat. Rough or absorbent wood takes more.

4Can I put Osmo over an existing finish?

Not over paint or lacquer. Osmo says old paint and lacquer on interior floors must be completely removed, and Decking Oil needs the old finish removed and the wood sanded to P80–P100. An intact oil finish can be renewed with one coat and no sanding.

5What temperature can I apply Osmo in?

Osmo Canada lists +5 °C to 35 °C for Decking Oil, One Coat Only HS Plus, TopOil and Oil Stain. Osmo UK gives 10–35 °C as ideal for UV-Protection Oil. For Polyx-Oil, the data sheet says above 18 °C for application and drying. Allow about 12 hours between Decking Oil coats.

6How do I restore greyed outdoor wood before oiling?

Wet the wood, brush on Wood Reviver Power Gel, wait 30 minutes, then scrub with water and a stiff brush. It covers about 10 m² per litre, and 1–2 applications may be needed. Osmo says to avoid pressure washing a deck, or allow 2–3 weeks to dry if you use it.

7How do I clean and care for an oiled floor?

Damp-mop with Wash and Care, about 15 mL in 2 L of water. Use Liquid Wax Cleaner a few times a year for deeper cleaning and refreshing. Black tannin stains on oak can be treated with Tannin Spot Remover, then spot-repaired with Polyx-Oil.