{"product_id":"osmo-natural-oil-exterior-wood-decking-stain-5ml-tester","title":"Osmo Natural Oil Exterior Wood \u0026 Decking Stain - 5ml (Tester)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 typography-heading-sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEST THE COLOUR ON YOUR OWN TIMBER FIRST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eA 5ml sample sachet of Osmo Natural Oil Woodstain — enough for a test patch about the size of a postcard, on the actual wood you intend to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eIt exists because of one specific problem with this product: \u003cstrong\u003ethe colours are transparent, so the wood underneath changes the result.\u003c\/strong\u003e 706 Oak on new pine and 706 Oak on weathered larch are not the same colour, and neither matches the printed swatch. Anyone who has opened a 2.5L tin, coated a deck and found it two shades redder than expected has paid €134 to learn that. A sachet costs €3.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-1 typography-body-emphasized\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to sample properly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eUse an offcut of the \u003cstrong\u003esame timber\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a discreet corner of the actual piece — not a scrap of a different species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003ePrepare it exactly as you will prepare the real job. A sample on sanded wood will not predict the result on weathered wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eApply thinly along the grain and spread well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave the full 12 hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil finishes darken as they cure and settle from satin-glossy to satin, so a wet sample tells you very little.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eJudge it in daylight, not under a work lamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4\"\u003eOrder two or three of the shades you are torn between. All the tones in the range can be mixed with each other, so if you land between two, sampling both tells you the ratio. Covers roughly 0.13 m² — a test patch, not a repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-1 typography-body-emphasized\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin. 701 Clear dries matt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 on bare timber, 1 to refresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 m²\/L per coat on planed timber — roughly half that on rough-sawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 hours between coats, 12 hours after the last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply with:\u003c\/strong\u003e brush or microfibre roller. Clean up with brush cleaner or white spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior only\u003c\/strong\u003e — contains biocides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-1 typography-body-emphasized\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting Documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eFull surface preparation, application detail, timber suitability and safety information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e[\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5594\/2100\/files\/Osmo-Natural-Oil-Woodstain-TDS.pdf?v=1787478233\" title=\"Osmo Natural Oil Woodstain Technical Data Sheet (TDS)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet (TDS)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003e[\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5594\/2100\/files\/Osmo-Natural-Oil-Woodstain-SDS.pdf?v=1787478232\" title=\"Osmo Natural Oil Woodstain Safety Data Sheet (SDS)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eReady to order the job? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/osmo-natural-oil-exterior-wood-decking-stain-750ml\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/a\u003e covers furniture, doors and gates. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/osmo-natural-oil-exterior-wood-stain\"\u003e2.5L\u003c\/a\u003e covers decking and fence runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Osmo","offers":[{"title":"700 Pine","offer_id":57138753077572,"sku":"4006850526505","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"702 Larch","offer_id":57138753110340,"sku":"4006850526512","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"703 Mahogany","offer_id":57138753143108,"sku":"14992431","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"706 Oak","offer_id":57138753175876,"sku":"4006850526543","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"707 Walnut","offer_id":57138753208644,"sku":"4006850526550","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"708 Teak","offer_id":57138753241412,"sku":"4006850526567","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"710 Stone Pine","offer_id":57138753274180,"sku":"4006850526574","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"712 Ebony","offer_id":57138753306948,"sku":"4006850526581","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"727 Rosewood","offer_id":57138753339716,"sku":"4006850526598","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"728 Red Cedar","offer_id":57138753372484,"sku":"4006850526604","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"731 Oregon Pine","offer_id":57138753405252,"sku":"4006850759538","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"732 Light Oak","offer_id":57138753438020,"sku":"4006850759590","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"900 White","offer_id":57138753470788,"sku":"4006850526628","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"905 Patina","offer_id":57138753503556,"sku":"4006850526659","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"906 Pearl Grey","offer_id":57138753536324,"sku":"4006850759651","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"907 Quartz Grey","offer_id":57138753569092,"sku":"4006850759750","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"701 Clear","offer_id":57138753601860,"sku":"4006850745555","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5594\/2100\/files\/OSMONaturalOilWoodstain_8b39e822-87ad-4a06-86bb-a1c05a601a4a.jpg?v=1787477683","url":"https:\/\/www.paintlab.ie\/products\/osmo-natural-oil-exterior-wood-decking-stain-5ml-tester","provider":"paintlab.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}