osmo polyx-oil

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	Our best selling wood and cork flooring finish Penetrating finish lets you feel the natural beauty of the wood Low-VOC, Made from natural vegetable oils and waxes Easily maintained and spot-repairable with full line of accessories Also suitable for furniture, wood trim, cabinets and unglazed tile such as terra cotta. Nationwide shipping, local delivery and in-store will call available
	Pricing: 0.125 Sample 0.75 Liter 2.5 Liters 10 Liters 25 Liters	$9.99 $34.99 $105.99 $399.99 $1011.99

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• overview
  • An amazing repairable floor finish. Our best seller, and by far our favorite for wood and cork floors.
  • Protects wood from within instead of covering it with a layer of plastic, the way polyurethane does.
  • Spot-repairable: just re-apply to worn areas. Saves you from having to sand and refinish the entire floor.
  • DIY application is easy with OSMO floor brush.
  • Also suitable for furniture, wood trim, cabinets and unglazed tile such as terra cotta.

  
  

  the story

  OSMO Polyx-Oil (the original Hardwax Oil) is our favorite floor finish and is made from natural oils and waxes. Key ingredients in Hardwax Oil include sunflower, soybean and thistle oil, plus two hard, natural waxes—carnauba and candelilla. A Brazilian palm tree, Copernica cerifera, produces the carnauba in its leaves, berries and stalks. Villagers cut down fronds, dry them for several days, and then beat off the wax. The candelilla comes from the outer coating on a desert shrub, Euphorbia antisyphiliti, that grows in northern Mexico. Farmers boil the leaves and stems with water and acid to release the wax.

  This is an oil-based product. Like most finishes—even water-based ones—it needs a solvent to perform properly. OSMO uses the safest one that works with oil-based finishes: benzene-free, low-odor mineral spirits. This is an aliphatic petroleum distillate, which means it is a petroleum product that has its carbon atoms arranged in open chains instead of rings. The more toxic, aromatic or ring hydrocarbons have been removed, resulting in a milder odor.

  performance

  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.

  This product provides no protection against ultraviolet rays from the sun, so it is not suitable for outdoor use.

  
  
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• health

  at home

  OSMO Polyx Oil, the original Hard Wax Oil, is made from readily renewable, natural ingredients: 2 natural waxes (carnauba and candelilla) and 3 natural oils (sunflower, soybean, and thistle). It also preserves the look and feel of real wood because it is not a plastic coating like traditional wood finishes.

  OSMO Polyx Oil contains no biocides or preservatives, only benzene-free, highly-refined petroleum distillates which meet the German standard for purity. Once dry, OSMO Polyx Oil also meets European safety standards for use on children's furniture and toys and resistance to perspiration and saliva. OSMO Polyx Oil is safe for humans, plants and animals when dry.

  
  
  

  on the planet

  OSMO Polyx Oil is mostly made from rapidly renewable resources including plant-based ingredients, sunflower, soybean and thistle oils. It contains no biocides or preservatives. It is compliant with all local and Federal VOC regulations and does not contribute significantly to greenhouse gases.

  Next: Use
• use

  where can i use it?

  OSMO Polyx Oil is our favorite finish for wood and cork floors. It is also suitable for furniture, wood trim, and cabinets. For indoor use only.

  how much do i need?

  Two coats are recommended for most situations, including floors. Three coats are recommended for cabinets (because they are sanded to a finer grit). 1 coat may be sufficient for surfaces with little expected wear and/or visibility such as trim or beams. 1 liter of OSMO Polyx Oil covers 250 square per coat feet depending on wood type (most hardwoods require 2 coats, while open grain woods like pine, fir, and cedar, may require 3 coats).

  how do i install or apply it?

  Apply OSMO Polyx-Oil by hand

  Apply OSMO Polyx-Oil on Furniture, Cabinets, Trim and Doors

  how do i protect it?

  • Use felt feet on furniture, especially chairs or items frequently moved.
  • Use door mats and area rugs as walk off mats so less dirt is tracked in.
  • Use chair mats at desks or work areas so the rolling chairs do not create excessive wear.
  • Vacuum or sweep frequently to keep dirt from abrading the floor.

  how do i maintain it?

  Properly maintained, this finish can last indefinitely. The OSMO Opti-Set maintenance kit is ideal for cleaning and maintaining your floor. Here is a suggested maintenance procedure for keeping your OSMO floor finish looking great:

  • Cleaning the Floor As Needed
  • Vacuum, sweep or dust regularly. Dust the floor using the Opti-Set with the green Dust-Mop attachment.
  • Damp mop as needed using Wash and Care and the Opti-Set with the Micro-mop plush (white fluffy pad) attachment.

  Refreshing/Repairing the Finish As Needed

  • Refreshing high traffic areas. Apply a small amount of OSMO Liquid Wax Cleaner to the Active fibre cloth. Rub this into the surface.
  • Allow to dry for 30 to 60 minutes. Buff with a cotton cloth.
  • Repairing superficial scratches stains or ground-in dirt. Use white abrasive pad or 000 steel wool to rub a small amount of liquid wax cleaner into the affected area. Wipe up any excess immediately with a cotton cloth.
  • Repairing deep scratches or stains. Lightly sand the affected area with abrasive pad or, if necessary, 120 grit sand paper. For best results, mask off the affected flooring boards and sand to the edges of the boards. Sand until damage is removed. Then reapply two coats of Polyx-oil as described above (a white abrasive pad can be used to work in finish in smaller repair areas).

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• colors & styles

  Container sizes

  

  OSMO POlyx - 0.125L

  

  Osmo Polyx-Oil - 0.75L

  

  Osmo Polyx-Oil - 2.5L

  

  Osmo Polyx-Oil - 10L

  

  Osmo Polyx-Oil - 25L

  Next: accessories
• accessories

  Accessories - Cleaning & Application

  

  Wash & Care

  

  Liquid Wax Cleaner

  

  Opti-set

  

  OSMO Easy Clean Wax Cloths

  

  Osmo Floor Brushes

  

  Osmo Hand Brushes

  

  Brush Cleaner

  

  Scraper

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