How to Apply OSMO PolyX Oil

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This is how I apply Osmo PolyX Hardwax oil in order to achieve an even, natural, durable surface. This finish is very easy to apply if you follow the basic rules I cover in this video.
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@MattEstlea 5 лет назад

If you found this video useful, don't forget to press the *LIKE* button. It really helps me out! Watch me prepare the surface here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8sAu_yPm_Vg.html&t

@AntKat96 5 лет назад

Can you apply it with a polisher too give it more of a shine? Or will it leave swirl marks

@blakkno666 4 года назад

How come you used this instead of their 'top oil' which is categorised as food safe? Is there much diffence between the two? Cheers

@gadishalom4912 4 года назад

Your link in the description to the oil is a dead link. What finish did you use? Thanks.

@annabialecka3078 5 месяцев назад

Hello, I applied 2nd coat of osmo on my table as per the instructions on the tin, so with out wiping off the oil after applying 🫢 It dried with no stickiness but looks quite patchy. What can I do? Should I try to do a 3rd coat applying as per your video? Would that make a difference? Thanks

@alltha 22 дня назад

@@blakkno666 did you get an answer?

@gregorylibbee1212 3 года назад

Hi Matt! Great videos! I'm a professional finisher. I've used OSMO for years. The easiest way to apply both coats QUICK is with a metal scraper. It completely changed my life. You waste less OSMO in the process as well. OSMO sells a scraper for this purpose but I just use a 6" wall board knife. Keep it up, your killin' it dude.

@Joestacemazjojo 2 года назад

Thanks Gregory sounds like a great idea. Is there anyway you can tell us your next few steps after applying it, assuming your not just leaving after that? If you are that sounds incredible. Either way some words or a video would help a lot of people I’m sure. I’ve been working with this finish for probably last 10 tables and besides applying it I have yet to be completely sold, I’m sure it’s just my lack of knowledge.

@gregorylibbee1212 2 года назад

@@Joestacemazjojo Hi Joe - Pour on OSMO. Trowel it around the surface you are finishing. Trowel any excess off the edge into the OSMO can. Take BOUNTY paper towels (no other brand work as well) and buff (in tight fast circles) off the OSMO until you are happy with the appearance. Let sit for the 24 hrs or whatever it says on can. Come back the next day scuff the surface with a maroon pad (3M 7447) and repeat the steps above for the second coat. One thing to note with this finish is the magic happens on the second coat. That first coat is just laying a foundation for the first coat. Hope this helps!

@ayush0331 Год назад

Hi , just saw your video and I want to know that can I use this oil on carrom board surface are for better smooth ? And Is It waterproof liquid ?plz reply . Thanks

@WYNNECITYWORKS Год назад

I would not use this finish for a game that relies on the surface being slick. This finish doesn’t dry hard enough for that application. Try a centurion wood coatings clear - 2800 series Catalyze it at 15%and spray it out. You could roll it out as well with a foam roller but don’t over work the coating.

@LostBoyLA 3 месяца назад

I just tried the trowel method with a plastic bondo. It worked great! A lot easier than scotch bright pads. I also didn't use bounty towels. My normal big box store blue workshop towels worked perfectly

@kimbyandrews5706 4 месяца назад

I was about to use Osmo Polyx on a bathroom wood countertop and found your application video! Really helpful, will follow along. Although I must say I am a bit surprised you didn't mention the danger of spontaneous combustion of the rags and pads used for the application. It is written on the can and I've heard a lot of stories where rags discarded improperly caught on fire a few hours after use and almost burnt house or shop down... just a word of caution we should follow the guidelines for properly disposing of these. On their spec sheets it says "Materials such as rags used with this product may begin to burn by themselves. After use, put rags in water or lay flat to dry, then discard." Just an FIY but great video loved it and will def. watch other of your videos🙌

@helenjohnson7583 3 года назад

Tell your mum that her kitchen is gorgeous! The countertop and cabinets are absolutely lovely!! Thank you for enlightening us with this video.

@Andy-sj2hl 6 лет назад

Good video. One thing I like about your instructional videos is that you’re still new enough at this stuff that you cover of the mistakes that newbies are going to make (like in this one where you were really clear about how to tell when you’ve spread the finish far enough). I find a lot of the older woodworkers can miss these tips out because they’ve lost that beginner perspective and these things are obvious to them.

@Chimpiin 4 года назад

Super helpful, Matt. I ran this by my grandfather-in-law, a cabinet maker and french polisher for some 60 years. He was very impressed with your work and advice.

@mrdo9081 6 лет назад

I noticed you are working straight out of the tin, which is something I used to do until an old painter and decorator told me to always decant into a work kettle - mainly so you do not contaminate your finish material (also it helps keep the paint brush wet and workable - not applicable here) and I have noticed a marked improvement in the finished work. Also means you can put the lid back on the finish material and therefore it does not dry out. I have some OSMO, but have not tried it yet - but this has inspired me to get on with it! Great video, Thanks.

@duffymanca 4 месяца назад

Matt, found your video while searching for the best finish for a patio bar top. Having spent the better part of an afternoon watching numerous videos I was about to give up and came across yours. You made my day. I now feel that I have found the product and how to finish my large slab, 8', of live edge cedar. Looking forward to having a beer on it and giving a salute to you. Cheers

@domada00 3 года назад

I been using Osmo on my kitchen worktop for 3 years now and I am really pleased with it. It protects wood for a long period of time and keeps that feeling of real wood under ur hands. Top oil👌

@TLW71 5 лет назад

I tried Osmo 3-4 years ago with mixed results, not understanding it. After watching your video, I have fallen in love with Osmo! Without a doubt the best finish I have ever done! Thin is the key to beautiful grain. I have used many finishes, my favorite being Waterlox in wipe on wipe off thin coats. Osmo with the nonabrasive pads was amazing on a Sapele top is just finished....client loves it! Thx for Vid!

@CadaMul 6 лет назад

Dear Matt, these white pads are not as Abrasive as the other Scotchpads, but they tend to make Scratches all over your surface. it is much better to use these in grain direction. then, use more of the Osmo Waxoil. after applying it with the scotchpad you can take the Glossy spots of with a soft cloth, this makes your surface even softer ans Smoother. Kind Regrads

@Thomas998822 2 года назад

So to be clear, you're saying buff it with oil on the pad and wipe if off the excess with a rag?

@CadaMul 2 года назад

@@Thomas998822 yes, this helps to create a smoother,more durable and more waterresistant top layer. I made lot of kitchen countertops and worksurfaces this way. Since the pores are filled the top stays cleaner and is more resistant to water.

@dominicgrace6105 3 года назад

Matt, just followed this to the letter (including the pad disposal technique! 🙂) and has come out amazingly well. Thanks for the video!

@jrlejeune 6 лет назад

Thanks Matt, You just solved my issue of how I was going to finish our large dining table.

@Zoli_ExhibitPrinting 2 года назад

Watched this as I waited to my worktop to dry: Hadn’t worn gloves, didn’t stir it, used a roller and applied it thick….. Quickly buffed it all back with a microfibre. Thanks for the content

@Sundardevsaha-e3k 5 месяцев назад

Dude! (Californian for "Mate!") You are one of my favorite woodworking teachers! Thank you for this video and all of your great videos (sharpening chisels was particularly useful). So grateful!

@thomasdraves3926 Год назад

This is a wonderful video, Matt. I am using Osmo products for the first time and found your video to be extremely informative on how to prepare and apply Osmo PolyX Hardwax oil.

@JTWoodworks 6 лет назад

That's a great tip for disposing the pads and gloves, I've been doing it for years and I feel not people know about it

@dkx927 4 года назад

It's a surgeons trick to keep from touching bloody gloves.

@MinHongJiwoodstudio 3 года назад

hi..I got to use osmowax after watching your video.Thank you for being an inspiration to me.

@TomasWidley 2 года назад

Hi !! 😉I wanted to know how to finish a wood and epoxy table, I saw some who use it and I wanted to understand how to do it. thank you so much

@waynehawn7770 Год назад

Really wish I had watched this before I applied the first coat with a brush! Second coat goes on tonight (with a nonabrasive pad) after denibbing. Thanks!

@lajohnson1ly 4 года назад

When I revive the wood handle of an old tool, or my wood kitchen utensils, I've been refinishing them with Polyx Oil. And recently I reconditioned an old cutting board made made with walnut, cherry, and maple, and since it's food-safe, applied three layers of Polyx Oil as a last step.

@varmooo 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. Did exactly as instructed. 1st coat on. In the morning 2nd and tomorrow evening 3rd. Using 3068 natural matte.

@glenmchargue5461 5 лет назад

I've been woodworking for years (even owning my own business) and the tip of NOT sanding to a high grit is huge. I think this is going to change the way my finishes turn out. I must be dense because I've never seen this suggestion anywhere, and I usually go to 320, and it's definitely cloudy but ok once dry. Thanks for the helpful instruction.

@MrWintersAJ 5 лет назад

Can you reverse the finish (open the pores up again) if you used too high of a grit. By going over it with a lower grit paper and taking off that surface?

@YummyPork 5 лет назад

Thanks for the thorough and timely video. I have just finished a coffee table and have a can of Osmo and some white pads ready to go. Just needed a quick google to confirm how to apply and your video comes up. Perfect timing. Subscribed too.

@n4wood499 6 лет назад

Osmo makes a extra thin version, that is for exotic hardwoods. If you go to the uk osmo website, it even states that you should use the extra thin for exotic hardwoods, and the normal polyx for the likes of oak and ash ect.

@jamsand3 4 года назад

Have a small box of ironwood to finish so thanks for this

@davidrutherford882 2 года назад

Just made 3 custom pieces for a customer in the US, first time using this I tried a tester piece - after watching this realise how badly I have applied it! Totally saved my bacon watching this man - subscribed and look forward to more :)

@SharpEdgeWoodworking-UK 6 лет назад

nicely explained dude. After my first experiences with Osmo, even though i thaught i was going thin, i was still apply too thick a layer.......You really do only need a thin layer and work it in....but i love the stuff.

@jasonfouru 2 года назад

Just finished sanding and re-oiling my kitchen centre Island. Thanks to your video's and advice it was super easy and the result was amazing. Thanks again.

@waffel4220 Год назад

Great video, I just followed this process to apply the first coat on Hevea butcherblock I had already stained. Everything went as planned but I ended up using the 3m Final Fishing Pads (says they replace 0000 steel wood) since that is all the big box hardware store had, just cut them into squares. I also used a stir stick to mix up my Osmo Polyx and instead of dipping the pad into the Osmo and cross-contaminating I would pull the stir stick out and dribble a good amount onto the pad. It also kept me in the habit of stirring the Osmo.

@SteveZodiac777 6 лет назад

Nice job Matt - and a good trick with the gloves disposing of the pad!

@ianandrews1511 4 года назад

Just did an osmo coat. This was massively helpful. Cheers matt

11 дней назад

I just cut couple of rags from an old t-shirt etc. I use one rag to rub the oilwax into the wood keeping the rag wet. The second rag is used to wipe any excess oil out of the surface and to wipe the surface almost dry. When the second rag starts to get too wet I typically start to uset it to apply the oilwax and get a new rag to wipe the excess of. Allways had a perfect surface and not spending my money on the expensive osmo branded accessories.

@karlbell1036 3 года назад

Thanks mate Probably should of watched this before I applied the oil, live and learn

@welshnutterz 6 лет назад

Polyx is also my favourite oil. I do a similar method. The first coat however I put on fairly thick after a good cleaning with white spirit. Then thin coats afterwards.

@woodlandguy7246 5 лет назад

Hi Matt, great video, do you have a link for the non abrasive pads please?

@rytisluko Год назад

That was exactly the explainer I was looking for. Thank you for clarity.

@archabdelkader1644 2 года назад

Hi Matt. Thanks for a great video. It gave me the confidence to try it on the Laundry today. After sanding it back to 180 I just applied the first coat very thinly with the white pad. It looks a million dollars already. Going to apply the second coat tomorrow. Looking forward to the finished result. Cheers from Down Under.

@williamritter-kv6ht 11 месяцев назад

Great job Matt, doing a desk tonight! Very informative! Much appreciated.

@sparkyenergia 4 года назад

What a lovely matt finish. What a lovely finish Matt.

@TristanJCumpole 4 года назад

I worked very specifically with OSMO PolyX oils for a couple of years day in, day out. I absolutely love the stuff for woods with natural glow. My favourite schedule for those was somewhat wasteful, however very good for a consistent finish whilst maintaining chatoyance; first coat is a flood so that the wood can "take" as much as it wants, followed by a complete wipe dry with several clean cloths until the oil is no longer being removed. From there it's exactly what you're doing with many ultra-thin applications. This approach works with the matting agents, but is less useful. Products like PolyX are very flexible, difficult to fuck up and very easy to recover. I absolutely love the stuff.

@antb3334 2 года назад

Tristan.. regarding the first coat being heavy, saturating the top in the osmo.. how long do you leave the osmo on the hardwoods surface before you wipe off the excess ? 10mins. 15mins? ..

@TristanJCumpole 2 года назад

@@antb3334 That all depends to be fair. If the tin isn't fresh, the oil tends to be a bit thicker so it ends up becoming "grabbier" wiping off the excess. 10mins is great as long as the wood wets up. Most of the time, I start removing oil before I've even finished the full initial application, especially on less simple workpieces like table tops. For those a rubber squeegee can move oil around during that wetting to make the most of excess. Like I say, it's super easy stuff to work with and difficult to get wrong. I just finished up a Zebrano and white Oak piece with matte PolyX, buffing in the initial flood with grey Scotchbrite. The Oak looks like you could chew on it like a Hob-Nob 😀

@antb3334 2 года назад

@@TristanJCumpole you mentioned regarding the first coat to go heavy .. ‘so the wood can take as much as it wants’ right?.. I spoke to Osmo and they said it was counter productive to remove any if brushed on and just to leave it to soak in and dry/cure over night. I experimented and did two fairly heavy coats and left them over night on both occasions and the wood continued to absorb the osmo over night .. so isn’t it the case that the longer you leave the product on the more the wood will take? On the flip side, do you use much pressure when ‘wiping off the excess?’ Thanks ..

@TristanJCumpole 2 года назад

@@antb3334 It's not a rule by any means, which is a positive with PolyX. Perhaps I should change my wording from, "as much as the wood wants to take" to, "as much as the wood needs to thoroughly wet". Once the surface is saturated enough, the initial flood can be wiped back within say, half an hour, not overnight. Subsequent coats may still sink in depending on the wood. Ash likes to drink it. Similar to polymerised oil finishes, the initial flood can help to close off the surface and reduce how much subsequent coats sink. The beauty of this stuff is that it is hard to go wrong. You can develop habits and techniques or just hammer away at it and still end up with an admirable result. Brushing on a thick coat can leave runs and drips that need cutting back around complex pieces; wiping back an initial flood is a way to work around gravity. I've even dammed workpieces with Blu-tack and inflated balloons in cutouts because of that! Do what works, be imaginative and have a game plan. Generally it will work.

@antb3334 2 года назад

@@TristanJCumpole nice reply man.. I guess I I’ll do the 30mins as suggested and then wipe the excess on both the first coat and top coat. That should give the product long enough to do what it needs to. Thanks

@Abymakes 3 года назад

Brilliant video. Just what I needed ahead of my first cabinet build. Off now to watch more of your stuff. 👍 👍

@whirled_peas 5 лет назад

As far as I know you needn't strip lacquer off of a surface to re-apply/touch it up. I've always just sanded the scuffed area and sprayed more lacquer, the solvent in the spray does all of the work for you.

@P5ykoOHD 6 лет назад

As a painter, I'd either use a slightly stiffer spalter brush or a semi foam roller to apply finish. That or just use a rag. You say you wouldn't use a roller, when I say I would, I know I'm throwing it away after, and a roller does get it to a nice regular thin layer.

@paulfrye559 4 года назад

Thanks for the very informative video. Quick question - what’s cure time after you finished your last coats - how long should I wait or or what’s the suggested wait time before being able to use the surface.

@aPubWithNoBeer 4 года назад

Hi. I have the same question. The tin advises to wait up to 14 days before placing rugs. When can I use my kitchen worktop normally?

@ralphhross 5 лет назад

Great video, afterwards I used Osmo on a homemade cajon drum and it is beautiful. I used the abrasive free pads instead of just a rag which I had originally planned and I do like the burnishing effect with the matt clear I used. Thanks.

@twiztedmizta4043 4 года назад

Thank you for this mate you explain everything Simply and are easy to listen too and helped me a lot with my kitchen tops...Peace

@hargleninc972 2 года назад

I cut a piece of the white pad and stuck onto my orbital sander....worked AMAZING!....had to pull some off the grip after but wow does it shine up but use low speed

@anthonybullman4644 6 лет назад

Osmo is a great finish and probably even easier to apply than shown in the video. It is incredibly forgiving so give it a go. Looks amazing on Aussie hardwoods too.

@grantod1 3 года назад

Extremely helpful video Matt, thank you for taking the time to go into such detail. I am watching having sadly over applied to my parquet floor, after a week of sanding and prep. I’m now back to second attempt having sanded all back to level starting point. Wish me luck 🍀

@michaeloneal10 2 года назад

grantod1, What was the symptom of over applied? Did it not cure? Feel waxy? Collect dust? That's what I'm getting on a cherry dresser.

@grantod1 2 года назад

@@michaeloneal10 Hi Michael, all of the above essentially. I learnt the hard way to use the white pads to apply as sparingly as possible. In the end I re-sanded and used the "extra thin" Osmo, that sorted the problem. I think it really depends on the timber applied to, mine was to an older hardwood floor, freshly sanded but very hard wood, so the extra thin penetrated better it seemed for me.

@carolinedarby2960 5 лет назад

If applied too thickly and you get terrible sticky patches, how do you get them off. That’s the mistake I’ve made before viewing your video. Cheers really looking forward to solving this one .

@christinecahill2874 6 лет назад

Very informative video Matt. Gotta tell ya, I've seen the stuff around but I've been a little hesitant about using it. Kind of afraid I'd screw it up or something. Especially if i have 20 or more hours into a piece of furniture. But you actually explained it so well that I'm gonna give it a go. Thanks again matt

@TheRealLachlan 6 лет назад

you missed a section right near the camera and its triggering me so hard

@MattEstlea 6 лет назад

Muahahahaha

@tin117man9 6 лет назад

I noticed the same thing and it was driving me up the wall

@SourcePortEntertainment 6 лет назад

@@MattEstlea triggering all the viewers with OCD! Hahaha you evil genius you! 😂😎👹 - Danny

@SourcePortEntertainment 6 лет назад

That counter is looking amazing! Great work Matt! Enjoy your attention to detail. - Danny

@Kikilang60 6 лет назад

Yes, that spot is driving mad.

@russellhulstrom132 5 лет назад

Hi Matt, try using Festool Vlies white pads on an ETS (or, I imagine a Rotex, but I have not tried that yet), use a manual pad (or cloth) to wipe along the grain after minutes. Much less hard work, and an even better finish.

@pollelibre2649 6 лет назад

hey Matt - could you please give more info about the pads you used - brand - link etc… ( there are too many kinds on amazon ) thanks

@mrmaglet 4 года назад

The guy Matt refers to, who suggested the pad method says that is does not really make any differense. Even if he's not really comparing differents brands - his conclusion is that they give the same result. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z9Rp65DAarE.html

@dadnm2859 6 лет назад

After replacing the lid on the can, turn it upside down. This will form an airtight seal to the can and prevent a skin forming.

@glenmchargue5461 5 лет назад

If this works, I've never done it, it's a great tip!

@jacbisgood2221 4 года назад

Sounds like an old school trick

@adrianrichards247 3 года назад

Excellent Video Matt used your sanding technique on our kitchen oak work tops - then used Danish oil ...took it back to 6 years ago when we first had kitchen installed....Thank You for giving me the confidence to do this ! .....just hope we can get this Covid issue resolved soon otherwise I’m looking at some exposed treated timber roof Beams and wondering how to do something with them

@jennybrown2959 4 года назад

I’m in the middle of preparing a wooden table, so this Video was very thorough and well worth watching

@eveb3749 7 месяцев назад

Very good instruction in a pretty kitchen too. Thank you

@GeeWhizRS 3 года назад

Thanks for this Matt. Applied this today and it was a breeze following your lead. 👌🏻

@paolocoletti3424 5 лет назад

Thank you for this. Proof indeed that I was applying it WAY too thickly as some areas wer staying shiny compared to others ...groan. Brush application is very hard to stretch as much as the pads.

@traianivanescu24 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this video. There was a lot of useful information and answered to my questions.

@john-austinsmith8388 6 лет назад

Good work on the butcher block.... but your mom’s kitchen is lovely!😍

@roberthiday3342 Год назад

this video is super helpful and much appreciated.

@patchesofgreen3832 6 лет назад

Surprisingly interesting and definitely helpful. Well done again, Matt.

@cherylvalentine693 2 года назад

I’m going to try this on a dining room table. Wish me luck. Good video.

@annette2653 12 дней назад

You'll need luck. I'm going to cover my osmo table with a table cloth because it looks awful. So hard to get a smooth finish and so hard to rub it out so thin. I want a different product but just cannot get good advice for not darkening wood.

@gabrielleadams2313 4 года назад

Absolutely brilliant, off to search for the pads you used. But wish I’d seen this 6 years ago before using danish oil, aka thin polyurethane varnish, have hated my worktops ever since. Hope I can get them back to what I thought they should have been like now. Thanks.

@ssjktjessica6 5 лет назад

Hi, wished I had seen this video before I used osmo on my oak beams outside ,I slapped it on with a brush thinking it would dry and soak in and more is better, but it's all cloudy and waxy 😱 It looks a rite mess, any tips to knock it back and get the excess off so I can start again would be much appreciated, Thanks Steve

@lajohnson1ly 4 года назад

Discovered Polyx Oil by way of a woodworker I know, and she gave me the tail end of a can to play with, which had a lot of hardened stuff inside like the skin you disposed of. Would you know if the hardened Osmo would dissolve in oil or some solvent and be restored to something close to its original condition?

@Luketochkin 3 года назад

4:40 So I don't know if I would 100% agree with you on that but I could see the whole high grit sanding causing problems with naturally oily woods. I have a friend who built a guitar out of Black Limba (Otherwise known as Black Korina) and they sanded the body all the way up to 800 grit using a wet down/sand type method everytime they stepped the grit up, applying I believe 4 coats of Osmo PolyX and then let it dry and cure for about a month and the results they got were amazing. The finish was velvet smooth while not being cloudy and quite stunning on the wood. So I think certain woods, a high grit can work. He said the trick was letting it cure for an extended amount of time between each coat and after the final.

@theohbg1380 5 лет назад

I never had any problems rolling it. But usally I use old Shirts oder Bedsheets ripped in pieces.

@travislangendoen975 2 года назад

Practical tips and good content. Thanks.

@stevewaller9389 4 года назад

This is an excellent tutorial...I shall use again

@alexbank7980 9 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot, super informative video. Wish I had seen this before doing part of my floor which now has a very cloudy/ inconsistent look. Probably because I did not spread the oil evenly enough… has been resting for 2 days now and when looking against the light one can hardly see the pattern of the wood. Are there any fixes to this other than grinding the floor down and starting all over? Heard about ammonia cleaning but not sure that will do it any good. Very grateful for any tips :)

@wb_finewoodworking 6 лет назад

Very interesting video series. I’ve never tried anything like OSMO but it looks like something I need to try.

@richardclarke9966 6 лет назад

There'll be no turning back once you've used this stuff - it's 'expensive' but goes such a long way so is actually very economical.

@editormayday 4 года назад

What you forgot to say is that you didn’t have to evacuate the house for two days after you put it on. We use it on things made from recycled fence pailings.

@tomhartshorne6077 3 года назад

Wash your hands with shampoo! While WFH i fell down a RU-vid rabbit hole and ended up watching a video on why some guy never washes his hair (i CANNOT concentrate!). Anyway, later that evening i wash washing my hands like Lady Macbeth after having used Osmo oil and I remembered this dude, "shampoo just strips all the OIL from your head" so I gave it a go and it worked a treat! thought i'd pass on the tip. Happy woodworking, all.

@DaniBuilds 6 лет назад

Absolutely lovely product. I use it a lot.

@Noble909 6 лет назад

Thanks for the tip on Osmo. I'm definitely going to try that stuff

@nathankostelecky419 6 лет назад

Great work! I will have to give it a try in the future!

@chrisrichardeagland 4 года назад

Great video, Matt. Thank you.

@1969adisel 4 года назад

Hi Matt, Where can I buy the non-abrasive pads? I've tried local shops and amazon, but I can't find any that says "non-abrasive". I don't want to scratch my new table.

@appolop8273 Год назад

Too bad Osmo doesn't come in more colors like walnut. Nice video.

@johnjones6077 2 года назад

Hey Matt. First of all I really enjoy watching all your videos. You make amazing content but instructional and enjoyable with some humour. Luv it. I have a question I hope you can help me with. I’m building a garden wishing well out of cedar for my mom. It’s turning out very nice. What finish would you use on it. It’s obviously going to be outdoors. We get hot humid summers and cold snowy winters. It has so many inside corners that using a film finish like epoxy and spar varnish would be too hard to sand and reapply when that time comes. So through my research I choose Osmo uv protection oil. I was stuck between that and general finishes outdoor oil. What would you use. I like the Osmo because I can easily reapply it ever year

@cjcheshire 4 месяца назад

Awesome video as always Matt! Ordered some non abrasive pads and the oil to start work tomorrow. I was curious, is this safe to bin or do you need it to dry out first. I’ve seen some other products can combust?

@newfont7 3 года назад

Hey Matt great video. I do have a question though. Do you recommend raising the grain prior to using osmo?

@julietlaney2776 10 месяцев назад

When you remove the spent pads inside the glove like that, are you putting the whole thing in a water filled metal can? I usually keep everything separate so I can lay it all out to dry before throwing in the trash..

@adwhyatt 4 месяца назад

Love the video - how many applications would you expect to get from that large tin?

@joshuas1767 6 лет назад

What’s the main differences between Osmo and a hardening oil finish, like Danish Oil, or the commercially available “tung oil” finishes (not the natural stuff)?

@ilektrakaratasiou3352 5 лет назад

Osmo is made of oils like soya oil, linseed oil, milk thistle etc and has no solvents or nasty man made chemicals. It is food safe and safe on kids' toys once dry so ideal for salad bowls and worktops. Danish oil is a mix of oils and solvents too but not food safe.

@mikeward1696 3 года назад

Matt, very informative video. I've used Osmo on an Oak table previously and loved the finish. I have just sanded back an old White Pine table and want to get it "Oak like" what Osmo oil or collection of oils would be best for that please. Trying to avoid the yellowish hue you often get with pine. Thanks

@MrWintersAJ 5 лет назад

I am very "green" in regards to working with wood, but since a large renovation I absolutely love it. Thank-you for your video! I am finishing a Douglas Fir Live Edge Dinning Room Table. Without watching your previous videos I sanded down the table top with a new orbit sander and went a bit crazy with the grit (going up to 800). Not good. What can I do to prepare the tabletop for Osmo PolyX Hardwax? Is it as easy as sanding with 150 Grit until the total surface has been sanded with the lower grit paper?

@kimosman4134 3 года назад

Is this a suitable finish for the cabinets as well? How often will it need to be reapplied? Are there colors from which to choose?

@Thom4123 6 лет назад

Great information to know definitely going to give it try.

@emerheavey1627 Год назад

Great video. Osmo recommends using their top oil on kitchen worktops. What’s the difference between that & the poly X oil for a worktop?

@decobmx09 3 года назад

Thank you for all the guidance plus WoodCraft in Casselberry Florida recommend watching this. Thank you.

@eoinocallaghan126 Год назад

Great video Matt, this is exactly what i was looking for :)

@eoinocallaghan126 Год назад

Where do you get the non abrasive pads

@lincolnjones552 3 года назад

Yep, I’m off to buy some. Great informative video. Thank you.

@timrudd3137 5 лет назад

applied with a small sponge to the oak veneer doors and the finish is amazing only thin coats ok guys !

@chris_hall_music 5 лет назад

Which pads were used in this video. Brand and supplier?

@paulfeick5109 Год назад

I have a large dining room cherry table that needs to be much darker and match other pieces in the room. What product type should be used to stain or dye the stripped and sanded top prior to the Osmo? Second question is: does the Osmo withstand hot serving plates that are set on hot pads. The previous tung oil finish showed signs of clouding in the areas where the hot pads were placed.