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I am about to use Osmo hardwax oil, having restored some old floorboards. Before I stain the boards I need to fill then. Can you advise what to fill the gaps with?
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It depends upon the size of the gaps. Slight gaps are best filled with your own filler paste made up from a mixture of sawdust from the sanding process mixed together with PVA glue.Larger gaps can be filled with a filler such as Osmo Wood Filler (or similar) - but make sure that the filler is compatible with the finish that you intend to use (in this case Osmo Polyx Oil). Also the filler may need to be supported with fillets or similar wood if the gaps run all the through otherwise the filler may drop through if the boards contract.
I have been advised to buy Danish Oil for my
solid wooden flooring
- is this a good idea?
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Some people do use Danish Oil which, in general, is quite an economic option. However we would always recommend a hard wax oil such as
Osmo Polyx Oil
, which is a blend of natural oils and waxes. It is not a cheap option as the ingredients are more expensive than Danish Oil but it is an excellent product - very durable and with excellent coverage.
I have had a solid oak floor for approx 3 years, it is beginning to look grubby it was oiled after installation with Osmo Polyx Satin oil. I wish to re oil it with the same oil, but would like to clean it first, it was quite a nice golden brown at first. Can you advise me on what to purchase and what steps to take.
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Yes after 3 years it is certainly likely to be due for topping up with oil. Some people do it annually, others as long as 2, 3 or even 4 years, it all depends upon the amount and type of footfall across the floor.The other key factor is regular maintenance of your wood floor.
We recommend that you use Osmo wash & care, one capful in a bucket of hot water and then a well rung out mop. Afterwards use Osmo Liquid Wax cleaner perhaps once a month or so. This is put on with a cloth and the creamy liquid puts wax back into the surface of the floor. Step three is to top up the floor with a fresh thin coat of Osmo hardwax oil.
If there is ground in dirt then use the Osmo wash & Care and if necessary use this neat with some elbow grease to remove ground in dirt or stains. If this fails use the Osmo Liquid wax cleaner and scrub it clean and the last resort if this does not work then sand the effected area with a 120 grit paper and then blend in with new Osmo Polyx Oil.
I have recently laid a new solid oak floor in my house - which oil / varnish would you would recommend? I'm looking to achieve a natural, satin finish.
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We would recommend a hard wax oil finish such as Osmo Polyx Oil. This will be durable and practical and unlike a varnish will give you a very natural looking finish.
I want to finish a hard wood floor that I have sanded down to bare wood in an old victorian house. I want a finish that is easy to apply and low maintenance - what do you suggest?
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Osmo Polyx Oil is easy to apply. Just brush on with a natural bristle brush in two thin layers, one on day one, leave to dry overnight and apply the second coat on day two.
Maintenance of an Osmo floor depends on the amount of traffic and wear but in general it's a simple three step procedure:
1. Regular sweeping with a soft broom or vacuuming with soft attachment, maybe every two to three days.
2. Periodically washing with Wash & Care wood floor cleaner with a very well wrung mop, say once a week.
3. Occasional cleaning with Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner to rejuvenate the floor by topping up the wax content, perhaps every three to four months.
Then top up with Osmo hardwax oil - first cleaning the floor and then adding one thin coat. The timeframe depends on the footfall across the floor, its position and wear through shoes etc - but in general this could be anything from one to three or more years.
We have just bought a house with a solid wood floor in an open-plan kitchen/ living/ dining room. The floor is oak, there are water marks and two patches of dark staining and the wood looks very dry..what do you suggest?
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The staining and water marks would need to be cleaned and more like sanded back to clean bare wood
IN fact if it has been lacquered or varnished before then the whole floor would need to be sanded
If oiled before then sanding may not be necessary.
Then finish with Osmo Poly Oil which is a hardwax oil finish
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