NO MORE WATER MARKS
- Food safe (EN 1186)
- Safe for use on children’s toys (EN 71.3)
- Extremely water repellent
- Very durable and hardwearing
- 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 future applications. Can be spot repaired.
COLOURS
3058 CLEAR, MATT - The emphasis on the wood's grain and natural characteristics provides a warm and rich effect without a sheen.
3028 CLEAR, SATIN - The subtle, noble shimmer resembles satin and emphasises the wood grain modestly.
3068 NATURAL - For an almost completely natural look. Retains the wood's light character with optimally balanced white pigments.
3061 ACACIA, MATT - Modern elegance with colour that protects.
3037 WHITE, SATIN - The wood's grain and natural characteristics are lightly white tinted transparently.
3038 TERRA, SATIN - The wood's grain and natural characteristics are lightly tinted transparently giving a result similar to a dark oak effect.
3039 GRAPHITE, SATIN - The wood's grain and natural characteristics are lightly tinted transparently giving a result similar to a dark grey effect.
RECOMMENDED
For any wood types not mentioned, please always trial apply.
Oak
Pine
Spruce
Beech
Ash
Alder
Douglas Fir
Birch
Larch
POSSIBLE
- Maple: apply very thinly and carry out a trial application before use.
- American/European Walnut: apply very thinly and carry out a trial application before use.
NOT RECOMMENDED
The wood species below are not recommended for TopOil. 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.
NOTES
Top Oil 3028 and Top Oil 3058 Clear enhances the tone of wood (permanent wet effect). TopOil 3068 Natural is slightly white tinted and counteracts exactly this effect. If applied correctly, 3068 Natural protects wood nearly invisibly and the natural colour tone of wood is preserved.
TopOil 3068 Natural is visible as a slightly white chalky surface on dark/reddish wood species. Applying excess TopOil 3068 may lead to a white chalky surface. Remove visible white pigments before allowing the surface to dry.
Transparent Top Oils (e.g. 3061 Acacia) are lightly pigmented, which give the wood an elegant look. Applying the product too generously and insufficient ventilation lead to delays in drying time. For cabinet interiors and drawers, apply max. one coat thinly with a cloth. Allow for good ventilation while drying."
If a higher gloss level is desired, after thoroughly drying apply Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner (also available as Spray) thinly and polish when dry. Wood surfaces treated with TopOil are easy to clean. Add Osmo Wash and Care concentrate to mop water and clean the surface with a damp (not wet!) cloth.
Use Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner to remove tough stains, which cleans and regenerates the surface at the same time. Using general or multi-purpose cleaners will increase the frequency of maintenance and recoating. Allow finish to fully cure before heavy usage.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Wood surface must be clean, dry and frost-free (moisture content max. 18%).
Osmo TopOil is ready to use. Do not thin. Stir well 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 then progress to finer grades– final sanding work for furniture P150-240 (depending on wood species ). For kitchen work tops using absorbent hardwoods like Oak or Beech, final sanding grade P120. For very absorbent woods like Pine, sand to a maximum of P150.
For dark and extractive-rich woods (e.g. Iroko, Teak, Mahogany, Sapele, Wenge, Merbau, Jatoba, Cedar etc.), we recommend using Osmo Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin. A trial application is recommended.
Before oiling the surface, remove sanding dust with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
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
Apply the first coat thinly along the wood grain with an Osmo Microfibre Roller, Flat Brush or Oil Finish Applicator Fleece. Allow to dry for approx. 8-10 hours. Ventilate well while drying. Apply the second coat with an Osmo Oil Finish Applicator Fleece or a lint-free cloth.
Avoid covering during drying and curing. After 2-3 weeks, the surface is fully cured. For renovations, one coat applied to the clean and dry surface with an Oil Finish Applicator Fleece or lint-free cloth is usually sufficient.
CARE
Regular Cleaning: Dust mopping. Damp mopping using Osmo Spray-Cleaner.
Occasional Maintenance: Intensive cleaning and refreshing using Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner or Osmo Maintenance Oil.
Recoating: Simply re-apply one coat onto the clean and dry surface when signs of wear become visible.
Avoid covering during drying and curing. After 2-3 weeks, the surface is fully cured. For renovations, one coat applied to the clean and dry surface with an Oil Finish Applicator Fleece or lint-free cloth is usually sufficient.
TOP TIPS
- Shake very well before use. Failure to mix all ingredients ( and colour) could lead to an increased patchiness.
- For dark and extractive-rich woods (e.g. Iroko, Teak, Mahogany, Sapele, Wenge, Merbau, Jatoba, Cedar etc.), we recommend using Osmo Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin. A trial application is recommended.
- For kitchen worktops, Osmo Wood Protector 4006 is an optional pre-treatment for absorbent wood like: Pine, Birch or Spruce. Osmo Wood Protector 4006 will help to raise the water repellant qualities of the timber prior to applying Osmo Top Oil.
- Wood pre-treated with Osmo Wood Protector 4006 may appear a little more dark and colour intensified. Always trial apply Osmo Top Oil 3068 Natural over the Wood Protector 4006 to ensure the final appearance meets with expectations.
- Osmo TopOil 3068 Natural is slightly white tinted and is optically suitable for lighter coloured wood species, eg : Oak, Beech, Birch or Pine. On dark/reddish wood species, Osmo TopOil 3068 Natural is visible as slightly white chalky surface.
- Applying excess Osmo TopOil 3068 Natural may lead to a white chalky surface. Remove visible white pigments before allowing the surface to dry.
- Avoid covering during drying and curing. After 2-3 weeks, the surface is fully cured.
- Multi-purpose cleaners such as washing up liquids and detergents are highly detrimental to the finished surface and is not recommended to be used as discolouration or staining may be possible.
- Other household cleaning products such as vanish, bleach, baking soda etc. are likely to cause severe discolouration or staining.
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Rubbed down work top well and gave two coats of oil on a cloth. Used a little as spreads a long way. If put on too thick it goes white, but just wipe of excess before it dries. leaves a fantastic waterproof work surface. Will buy again.
After googling & reading reviews on the best worktop oil for our new oak kitchen worktops we opted for this and we are very pleased we did. It is easy to apply, soaks in nicely and buffs up to a lovely Matt sheen. It doesn’t smell too bad either. It’s exactly what we wanted for our oak worktops - a nice warm protected sheen without being a shiny varnish. As other reviews said, water sits on top of the wood in little beads rather than soaking in, so it’s great for kitchen worktops. Probably not the cheapest worktop oil but well worth the money. Will always keep this in stock to top up the coating on our worktops to keep them looking lovely. Wonderful stuff!
3rd purchase of this product. Used in kitchen on worktop, vanity in toilet and worktop in utility room. I cleaned and sanded the surfaces off and applied 2-4 thin coats (until wood no longer sucks it up). Work surface stays waterproof for months. I have just redone 1 coat on kitchen worktop to maintain it, the first treatment lasted approximately 8 months (in area of high use). The vanity in the toilet hasn't needed it yet though it was applied over a year ago.You have to throw the cloths that are used for application, and you need to ventilate while applying, but once dried it seems both odourless and pretty inert.