Osmo Polyx 3044 Raw Transparent Effect Floor Oil

• Lightly white pigmented
• Nearly invisible appearance, no ‘permanent wet effect’
• Light coloured wood stays light coloured
• Extremely durable and hardwearing
• Very water and dirt resistant
• Resistant to common liquid spillages such as water, juice, tea, cola and wine
• Saliva-resistant and sweatproof, suitable for children’s toys
• Microporous, breathable finish which does not crack, peel or flake
• No sanding necessary for spot repairs or future applications

FINISH: Raw (Matt)
APPLICATION TOOL: Osmo Flat Brush, Floor Brush, Hand Pad or Osmo Microfibre Roller
RECOMMENDED USE: Lightly coloured wooden floors and furniture of domestic origin
RECOAT: One coat, when signs of wear become visible
DRY TIME: 24 hrs, remove white pigments from surface before leaving to dry
CLEAN UP: Osmo Brush Cleaner
COVERAGE: 30m²/L with one coat
COATS: 2 coats (or 1, plus top coat of Polyx®-Oil Original)

SURFACE PREPARATION
Wood surface must be clean, dry and frost-free (moisture content max. 18%).
Osmo Polyx®-Oil Effect Raw is ready to use. Do not thin. Stir well using a flat stirring stick or spatula before use.
Clean old microporous stains thoroughly. Old paints and lacquers must be completely removed. As a general rule, wear a dust mask during sanding works.
Fill small cracks, larger joints or holes in wood (with Osmo Wood Filler).
Sand wood surfaces carefully. Begin with coarse sandpaper – final sanding work for flooring P120-150, for furniture P180-240. Before oiling the surface, remove sanding dust with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Applying Polyx®-Oil Effect Raw over very textured or coarse surfaces could appear more white.

The finished surface is influenced by several factors, including the condition of the wood. Therefore, a trial application is always required, especially for unfamiliar surfaces.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
With Osmo Flat Brush, Floor Brush or Osmo Microfibre Roller, apply thinly along the wood grain and spread well. Applying excess Polyx®-Oil Effect Raw 3044 may lead to a white chalky surface. Remove visible white pigments before allowing the surface to dry. Allow to dry for approx. 24 hours under good ventilation.
After drying, quickly apply a second coat also thinly.
When renovating or recoating an already oiled surface, one coat applied to the clean and dry surface is usually sufficient.

CARE

Regular Cleaning: Dust mopping using the green Dust-Mop from the Osmo Mop Cleaning Kit for Floors. Damp mopping using diluted Osmo Wash and Care and the Micro-Mop plush from the Osmo Mop Cleaning Kit for Floors. Alternatively use the convenient Osmo Spray-Mop.

Occasional Maintenance: If the oiled surface remains light in colour yet there is a reduction in water repellency, refresh the surface with Osmo Maintenance Oil 3079 Clear Matt. Before using Osmo Maintenance Oil 3079, damp clean the surface using diluted Osmo Wash and Care, or alternatively Osmo Spray cleaner and allow to fully dry. For small areas Osmo Maintenance Oil 3079 can be applied thinly with a lint free cloth or white pad. Remove excess product. Allow for good ventilation while drying. A small trial is highly recommended first.

Recoating: When slight signs of wear become visible, and providing the surface does not become completely bare, simply re-apply one thin coat onto the clean and dry surface. Avoid applying Polyx®-Oil Effect Raw to bare wood surfaces that have become dirty. Bare, dirty surfaces could appear more rich and dark following the application of the oil finish. A small trial is highly recommended first.

RECOMMENDED
The following wood surfaces should be untreated or sanded P120 only.

• Oak ( avoid smoked or fumed Oak)
• Pine
• Spruce
• Beech
• Ash
• Larch

POSSIBLE
Maple: apply very thinly and carry out a trial application before use.

NOT RECOMMENDED
The wood species below are not recommended for Polyx-Oil Original. Please use Osmo Wood Wax Finish Extra Thin instead.

• Cedar
• Iroko
• Mahogany
• Teak
• South American Walnut
• Sapele
• Bamboo
• Acacia
• Ipe
• Merbau
• Ebony
• Wenge
• Ipe
• Sycamore
• Rosewood

ALSO 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.