Osmo Oils for Interior and Exterior Use - Video Review

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Hello Everyone

I was introduced to Osmo Oils by Guy Ashley who used it on some gates that he was making. I asked him a few details and decided to buy some. It was really good and so I was rather cheeky and contacted Osmo to ask for some samples in order for me to have enough variety for a short video review. The review is now complete...

Osmo Oils - Indoor and Outdoor Product Reviews

Most people are aware that I am an absolute Festool fan and now I have discovered another great company.

Peter

 

[awdriven]

I am curious how the Osmo products compare to the Surfix oils. They seem similar in a number of ways.

 

[woodguy7]

Been using the hard wax oil for a number of years.  Must say, I have never looked into their other products !  I will now.

Thanks Peter.

 

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I am curious how the Osmo products compare to the Surfix oils. They seem similar in a number of ways.

I can't answer that question yet...

I have seen a demo of the Surfix system and I was very impressed with the 'system' part in that it appeared to be so easy to use, store and transport. Obviously there are times when one might still need a brush or rag as the Surfix pad might be too awkward. I do have Surfix on my shopping list and will get some straight away if a job with 'Surfix' written on it comes along (I cannot just buy some as all these things have to pay their way). When I get some I will review it.

In the meantime I will continue to use the Osmo Oils - they are excellent and compare well, price wise, with other 'top end' finishes.

Peter

 

[jgag]

yes I used the Osmo Polyx 3063 (Matt) for the oak floor in the previous house
(after sanding out the damage from children, grit and high heels)

• Two coats and it looked superb and certainly lasted for a couple of years (we moved)
• a distinct advantage is that I was able to let in some additional boards and re-coat the area seamlessly
• sanding the floor to 240 was too fine!  240 granat + 2 coats + socks (outdoor shoes are now discouraged) are a dangerous combination 
• the only other comment about the Polyx was the vapour - you would want to have all the windows open...

I'm just about to try:

• the Oak 425 Peter mentioned (in conjunction with the 4005 base coat) on a trailer I've just refurbished, which had rotted and rusted badly  - will be interesting to so see how that copes with weather.
• the Osmo 7600 fence & garden stain - the cottage we have moved two has a great deal of creosoted fencing in need of TLC

Actually I would be very interested to see if the Osmo oils could be used with the Surfix, it was about 50sq.m. of flooring by hand and I could see the Surfix system being a lot easier.

 

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John

Why not do a short video or post some pictures of your progress with the trailer?

Peter

 

[woodie]

I recently applied Osmo One Coat HS Plus on an outdoor table. It's only been on for a week, so I can't comment on the durability of the product. It looks great right now though [big grin].

 

[tiralie]

Peter:
Thanks for your review. I purchased some Osmo oil for my outdoor teak furniture. I am getting tired of sanding and refinishing/coating after only one spring summer. I also picked up some hard wax finish to try on some projects.
Tim

 

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Hi Tim

You will have seen what I used the Osmo for in the video - it is very impressive and I would not hesitate to recommend it. They are oil finish specialists and so one must expect them to get it right.

Just like Festool are power tool specialists - they get that bit right too.

Peter

 

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ANYONE WHO HAS USED OSMO FOR OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND DOORS.....

There is a big project around the corner which is currently in negotiation and subject to contract and hence no details, sorry. The project centres on the treatment of solid wood benches (I think that they are oak but they could be Iroko or Idigbo) which are left out in all weathers 365 days a year. There may be a requirement to treat some external oak doors which are all probably nearly 100 years old and still in remarkable condition. The oak doors look as though they have been treated with some varnish at one point.

So HELP chaps and chappesses...

What are the very best Osmo products for the benches and for the oak doors? Please do not make a guess if you have not used a particular product yourself. Also, Osmo is the manufacturer that the client wants after independent research (not me) so no Surfix suggestions!

Many thanks.

Peter

 

[jgag]

John

Why not do a short video or post some pictures of your progress with the trailer?

Peter

Peter

ok - we've just finished the metalwork, and I'm just about to start on the wood

not so sure of my video skills, as yours...

kind regards
John

 

[Yeti fan 19]

I use osmo uv-protection oil extra for all hardwood external Joinery. 2 coats of that is  the most bomb proof coating that I have come across. Been using it for years and had no call backs from jobs

 

[woodguy7]

Yeti, that's good to know.  How often does it need to be re coated ?

Cheers

 

[Yeti fan 19]

Woodguy, on the tin it says re coat after about 3-4 years. Though underneath there's a whole section on conditions that could shorten that time e.g.wood is exposed to a lot of sun / water is not able to drain away etc... I think as long as there is no water traps in the design of the Joinery then I think it is ok. I always say to customers re coat after about 5 years.

Been back to houses that I ve done doors or windows for ( mostly in oak and iroko)4 plus years later and the finish still looks pretty tidy, without any re coats.
I used to use Danish oil but over time come to the conclusion that it is not suitable for exterior finishing. I needs re coating every year to keep it workin right
Osmo is pricey but in the long run I think it's a more economical way to finish exterior wood

 

[Yeti fan 19]

Jmb, talkin of it staying tacky that is only downside of osmo. I made some iroko french doors about a month ago, coated them up in the work shop and they were still tacky 3 weeks later.  [eek]. Took them outside for a day a and they dryed straight away. I suppose it's to do with the air getting to it.

 

[jmbfestool]

Jmb, talkin of it staying tacky that is only downside of osmo. I made some iroko french doors about a month ago, coated them up in the work shop and they were still tacky 3 weeks later.  [eek]. Took them outside for a day a and they dryed straight away. I suppose it's to do with the air getting to it.

No it stays tacky for weeks OUTSIDE and wont accept a second coat.   I coated cedar shingles and I went onto the roof and slid right back down!  To my surprise the Osmo was still sticky and slippery on foot.  My mate made a Porch out of Cedar he coated it in Osmo 2 weeks later he came back and it was still tacky.   So lesson one LEAVE cedar to weather or any other exotic wood   well thats what ive learned from using osmo on Cedar to soon lol

JMB

 

[woodguy7]

Don't spose you have any videos of you sliding back down the roof  [bite tongue] [doh]

 

[jmbfestool]

Don't spose you have any videos of you sliding back down the roof  [bite tongue] [doh]

lol sorry dude afraid not!

JMB

 

[Yeti fan 19]

Wow that is odd. Maybe it's got something to do with the cedar already having
preservative oil occurring naturally in the wood. This might be affecting the drying process of the osmo.
Just shows ya how much trial and error there is in wood finishing. That's handy to know about cedar though.

 

[jmbfestool]

Wow that is odd. Maybe it's got something to do with the cedar already having
preservative oil occurring naturally in the wood. This might be affecting the drying process of the osmo.
Just shows ya how much trial and error there is in wood finishing. That's handy to know about cedar though.

Yeah it is.  I didn't know at the time but applying a finish to cedar is a lot easier if you leave it to weather for a a bit about 6 months or so, so it starts to turn grey then when you treat it it brings the colour back up like brand new.    Live and learn!