Clear Polyx-Oil Osmo 375 ml

Used on bathroom window sill. Sanded all surfaces down to 180 grit. Ensured clean and dry. Applied one coat of Osmo wood preserver. Allowed to dry. Applied 2 coats of Polyx with an overnight in between. Allowed several days to dry before putting anything on the window sill. A wet toothbrush and can of air freshener have resulted in unsightly stains and rings in the wood. It looks as if the product has been lifted right out and its back to bare wood. I thought this would give protection to the surface but it clearly doesn't. This is expensive stuff and I expected much better. Very poor

Buyer Beware

Sadly it's "Natural Transparent" description belies the fact that it is WHITE! I admit that in small print on the label it mentions that it is "lightly white pigmented" but after using Osmo Polx Oil on my kitchen worktops the "lightly white pigment" made it look awful. I then had to spend a long while scraping off the surface until I got back to the oak work top 7 metres took a long while. I am not critical of the seller but I do think that those dealing in this product on ebay should highlight the White effect. There are infact many internal water based varnishes that go on white and then dry completely clear - this is what I thought when I started application otherwise I would have stopped straight away and wiped the oil off! Buyer Beware

Excellent

Used on an untreated oak bench. Completely invisible after 2 coats. Iâ₏™m happy the bench is sufficiently protected now itâ₏™s in the kitchen. I wanted to keep the untreated look and this has done so. Thank you for the excellent, interested, friendly advice received from your customer service dept who also correctly advised how much Iâ₏™d need to purchase and didnâ₏™t try to oversell. The lady I spoke with was a huge help, as I really didnâ₏™t know what I needed. Great company. Recommended

Good product, careful with shipping.

Osmo as a product is great. Rockler's shipping and return policy was disappointing. I would be weary if purchasing other items with the Osmo. Can was damaged in shipping and spilled contents over the remainder of the contents. They replaced the osmo, but refused to reship sandpaper which was ruined and drawer slides which were a mess. Still functional, but a mess. I generally have had a good experience with Rockler, but this did sour me a bit. The only way I reorder is if this is shipped alone.

Great product

We used it on a Victorian baltic pine floor and it has worked beautifully. Incredibly easy to use, it gives a very professional finish, however preparation is everything, so get that floor really smoothly sanded and use a tack rag to get up any leftovers. We worked in sections so as not to cause too much disruption to our main thoroughfare, and it was very easy to work like this.It is initially a little bit slippy, but this actually tempers down quite quickly and we're absolutely delighted.Woodfinishes Direct delivered it really quickly and we were very pleased with the service.

Great results

The Polyx Oil gives a great finish and looks so good. Used Raw originally to keep door shading lighter, but used Clear this time just to freshen and re-seal doors. Worked very well. (As we have 26 doors to treat, these coats were applied by cloth and gave a good result and used a third of the 2.5L tin! - very economical - wish I'd got a smaller tin! Originally we used a few 2.5L tins but that was bare wood). Orders by Wood Finishes always arrive promptly and in top condition.

I have used it before over the past 10 years. Its the best product to seal a floor, outside furniture, fences and even furniture. It repels water, gives a soft sheen and is easy to clean.

In my experience of a qualified timber restorer. I can guarantee using Osmo Polyx Oil for so many projects. We have used it on floors, leaves a durable, waterproof finish as well as enhancing the grain of timber. We have used it on wooden furniture especially in damp/steam areas such as the bathroom, kitchen, utility rooms, inside pool areas. The product goes a long way at the same time giving longevity to our timber.

Lovely subtle finish

Was very nervous using this on a gorgeous wide plank ash floor but it has come out supremely well.I was quite mislead by the instructions at first, the whole brush it on and leave it second time round is super misleading. You’ve got to work quite hard with a cloth I found to get all the residue off both first and second coats when using the floor brush. I used two coats and the first just darkened the timber and brought out the grain in a nice way. The second gave the floor a very slight white sheen and a shine that brings out the grain. Very nice finish in the end and quite hard

Wipe on, Wipe off

First time using this over Rubio. results were ok. Had to use more than expected. Had to top it off with some furniture wax to get the sheen I wanted. Also smelled a lot more than Rubio and gave me a bit of a head ache (to be fair it was a poorly ventilated closet, also it didn't stink out the house like something else would, it was just smelly in the room I working in). Didn't think I'd need a respirator with a hard wax oil. Can't comment on how well it will hold up but I definitely prefer Rubio. However it is cheaper than Rubio and I like the way it made walnut look so I'll probably use it again.

Worth the cost especially for Oak doors, Skirting and Floors

Goes on very well, goes far too - apply thinly with a 4'' roller and go over with a good quality varnish brush if you like the grain effect to stand out. Is clear, but does slightly darken the wood - (like raw wood when wiped with a wet cloth).We have used on many customers window frames, doors, architrave, skirting and floors.It stores well - clean the lid and wipe the inner and outer rim before sealing, & it will be good for the next time in a few years - store in a cool, dry, dark place.Love how well it just glides onto the wood. Best to apply onto raw wood while laid flat if possible & allow 8 hours between coats. 2 coats on new wood, one on already treated wood.Worth the price tag, prevents stains, & is by far one of the best products to enhance the ... MoreGoes on very well, goes far too - apply thinly with a 4'' roller and go over with a good quality varnish brush if you like the grain effect to stand out. Is clear, but does slightly darken the wood - (like raw wood when wiped with a wet cloth).We have used on many customers window frames, doors, architrave, skirting and floors.It stores well - clean the lid and wipe the inner and outer rim before sealing, & it will be good for the next time in a few years - store in a cool, dry, dark place.Love how well it just glides onto the wood. Best to apply onto raw wood while laid flat if possible & allow 8 hours between coats. 2 coats on new wood, one on already treated wood.Worth the price tag, prevents stains, & is by far one of the best products to enhance the natural wood look and bring out the beauty of the grain.