Osmo Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin, a finish for oily and resinous hardwoods that uniquely combines the advantages of natural oils and waxes in one product. Suitable for the protection of wood in indoor areas: wall and ceiling panelling, wooden flooring, furniture and toys. Samples also available.

Due to its water-repelling qualities, also especially well suited to the use in wet rooms (kitchens, baths, swimming pools etc.). Osmo Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin is also particularly suited to the clear treatment of hard- woods rich in extractives, such as Meranti, Wenge, Merbau etc.

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• Features & Benefits
• Recommendations for Wood Species
• Notes

Features & Benefits

• Particularly suited to the clear treatment of hardwoods rich in extractives, such as Meranti, Wengé, Merbau etc.
• Finish for oily and resinous hardwoods
• Clear, satin wood finish that uniquely combines the advantages of natural oils and waxes in one product
• Stain- resistant, water-repellent and abrasion-resistant and results in a surface that is pleasant to the touch
• Especially suited for oily and resinous woods
• Based on renewable raw materials
• Creates a more even colour and more harmonious appearance in comparison to conventional finishes
• Simple application – without primer or intermediate sanding – this saves time and money
• Microporous surface will not crack, peel, flake or blister
• Resistant against wine, beer, cola, coffee, tea, fruit juice, milk and water
• Dry finish is safe for humans, animals and plants (resistant to saliva and perspiration acc. German DIN 53160, suitable for children’s toys acc. EN 71.3)
• Deeply penetrating
• Recoatable after approx. 12 hours
• Good coverage - up to 24 m²/1 with 1 coat
• Coverage depends significantly on the condition of the wood. All information refers to smooth and planed/ sanded surfaces. Other surfaces may lead to differences in coverage

Recommendations for Wood Species

Recommended:

Wood Wax Finish Extra Thin is suitable for the following wood types. For all other wood species, always trial apply.

• Cedar
• Iroko
• Mahogany
• Teak
• Walnut
• Sapele
• Maple
• Bamboo
• Acacia
• Cherry
• Ipe
• Merbau
• Ebony
• Wenge
• Ipe
• Cork
• Sycamore
• Rosewood
• Olive

Not recommended:

• Green Oak: moisture content is often above the maximum 20% recommended.
• Idigbo: contains yellow dyes which leaches when the wood becomes wet and stains when in contact within iron.
• Other woods treated with a varnish, lacquer or other surface coatings must be completely sanded before use.

Notes

• For absorbent wood species without a high ingredient content, use Osmo Polyx-Oil Original.
• Over application and low ventilation can increase the drying times.
• Avoid covering during drying and curing. After 2-3 weeks, the surface is fully cured.
• Ingredient-rich wood species contain a high level of density, natural oils, resin and/or tannin content which Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin has been especially developed to protect.