Not to be confused with traditional oil finishes, OSMO Hardwax Oil is an engineered finish made with plant oils and waxes, plus just enough highly refined mineral spirits to allow easy application.
This remarkable finish offers excellent durability and renewability with a unique lustrous finish.
It will never crack, blister or flake off. Instead of forming a plastic film, like polyurethane does, OSMO Hardwax Oil has open pores that "breathe." This allows any moisture that does get through to get back out again without pushing off the finish.
Because it is microporous, Hardwax Oil works well in rooms with high humidity, such as kitchens.
It meets German standards for resistance to stains from wine, cola, coffee, tea, fruit juice and, of course, beer. Spot repairs are easy.
There's no need to strip the whole floor or even to remove old Hardwax Oil. For minor repairs, just scuff the damaged area with fine steel wool, coat with OSMO Liquid Wax Cleaner and buff lightly when the cleaner is dry. If a more extensive fix is needed, use Hardwax Oil. Make repairs regularly, and the finish will last indefinitely.
This product provides no protection against ultraviolet rays from the sun, so it is not suitable for outdoor use. |
OSMO Polyx®-Oil (the original Hardwax Oil)
- A clear, satin matte floor finish rich in natural vegetable oils and waxes.
- Our favorite finish for wood and cork floors. Also suitable for furniture, wood trim, cabinets and unglazed tile such as terra cotta.
- For indoor use only.
Environmental Benefits Include:
- Made mostly from readily renewable, natural ingredients.
- Extremely durable—keeps existing flooring in good shape for decades.
- When dry, meets European safety standards for use on children's furniture and
- toys and resistance to perspiration and saliva.
- Contains no biocides or preservatives, only aliphatic low-odor mineral spirits that meet the German standard for purity.
Practical Benefits Include:
- Preserves the look and feel of real wood—not a plastic coating.
- Easy to apply—just two thin coats.
- Will not raise the grain when applied. Therefore no need to sand between coats.
- Thixotropic—no brush marks in hot weather.
- Penetrates into the wood surface, keeping it elastic but making it water-resistant. Finished wood won?t show water stains.
- Easy to clean—just vacuum and damp-mop.
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