New - Osmo Country Shades
E51 Distant Star
- 120 opaque colours from the Elements® range
- Highest UV-resistance
- Unsurpassed durability for all weather conditions
- Coverage: approx. 26m² per litre with just one coat
- No primer needed
- No sanding necessary for re-applications, just simply recoat
- Microporous finish – reduces wood swelling and shrinkage
- UV stable surface does not crack, peel, flake or blister
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NEW OSMO TINTING SYSTEM
Efficiently producing high quality interior and exterior Osmo natural wood finishes from an endless variety of transparent and opaque colours.
Learn more below, then mix your favourite product exclusively in an Osmo Tinting Store today.
CHOOSE FROM ENDLESS COLOURS
Each product has its own transparent or opaque colour range to choose from to produce a ready-to-use wood coating system for your project.
Click below to view the range of colours.
RECOMMENDED
For all other wood types not mentioned, always trial apply first.
- Oak
- Beech
- Ash
- Alder
- Birch
- Thermowood and Thermally Modified Timber (TMT): prone to grey very fast and therefore application is recommended within the first two weeks after processing. Decking-Oil 010 Thermowood is optically suitable.
ALSO RECOMMENDED
For the following wood types, WR Base Coat is recommended before use.
- Accoya®
- Kebony®
- Pine
- Spruce
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.
RECOMMENDED AFTER WEATHERING PERIOD
For the following wood types, a weathering period is recommended. New or sanded wood requires at least 12 weeks (approximate) exposure to the exterior elements before application.
After the weathering period, it’s generally recommended to de-grey the surface with Osmo Wood Reviver Power-Gel and clean the surface from the extractive content before application, always trial apply!
For all other ingredient-rich hardwood species not mentioned may require a varied period of exposure. Please contact us for further information.
- Cedar
- Iroko
- Mahogany
- Teak
- Walnut
- Ipe
- Merbau
- Wenge
- Rosewood
- Sycamore
- Sapele: 3-4 weeks exposure
- Larch: 2 weeks exposure. Application of WR Base Coat is recommended before use.
- Douglas Fir: 2 weeks exposure. Application of WR Base Coat is recommended before use.
NOTE
Country Shades is also available in any colour of your choice. Starting from samples of 0.125 litres per colour tone, mix to any colour from any RAL, NCS and BS colour charts, and many more.
Many wood species contain water-soluble coloured extractives which may leach out naturally when weathered.
Using power washers will severely decrease the coverage of the finish and general or multi-purpose cleaners will increase the frequency of maintenance and recoating.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Wood surface must be clean, dry and frost-free (moisture content max. 20%). Osmo Country Shades is ready to use. Do not thin. Stir well before use.
If possible, please apply the first coat to all sides before installation.
Clean old microporous stains thoroughly. Old paints and lacquers must be completely removed. As a general rule, wear a dust mask during sanding works. The finished surface and product coverage is influenced by several factors, including the condition of the wood. Therefore, a trial application is always required, especially for unfamiliar surfaces.
If additional protection against blue stain, rot and insects is desired, pre-treat the wood if possible on all sides with Osmo WR Base Coat.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
With Osmo Flat Brush or Osmo Microfibre Roller, apply thinly and evenly to the clean and dry wood along the wood grain and spread well. Allow to dry for approx. 12 hours under good ventilation. After drying, apply a second coat – also thinly. For renovation works, one coat applied to the clean and dry surface is usually sufficient.
CARE
Regular Cleaning: Damp cleaning with Osmo Decking Cleaner using Osmo Decking Cleaning Brush.
Occasional Maintenance: If necessary, intensive cleaning and refreshing using Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel or Osmo Gard Clean.
Recoating: Simply re-apply one coat onto the clean and dry surface when signs of wear become visible.
TOP TIPS
- For new oily or exotic wood species, please allow approx. three months exposure to the outside elements after installation and before application.
- Over application can increase the drying times.
- For a white gloss finish, use Osmo Opaque Gloss Woodstain
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Approx. coverage: 26m²/L with one coat
- No. of coats: 2
- Ideal application temperature: +10°C to 35°C
- Drying time: 12hrs.
- Sizes: 0.125L, 0.750L, 2.5L