3054 Floor Application Instructions.indd

OSMO Polyx-Oil 3054
Hardwax Oil Application Instructions
for Hardwood Floors
6.2011 REV
OSMO North America
800-515-4168
info@osmona.com
OSMO Polyx Oil (3054):
Please read through the entire application instructions prior to use of the product.
Assessing the wood: OSMO Polyx Hardwax Oil (3054) can be applied to most wood species without difficulty.
Certain tropical and unusual wood species may require additional preparation, or may not be compatible with
this product. If you are going to apply Polyx 3054 to a tropical or lesser known wood species please refer to the
wood species chart on the last page of this document. (If the species does not appear on the chart, a test application is recommended. You also can contact OSMO North America for product support.)
Sanding: OSMO Polyx-Oil is not a film forming finish like polyurethanes, Swedish, or oil-modified finishes.
Rough areas, machining/sanding errors and other uneven areas must be removed completely prior to applying
Polyx-Oil. Polyx-Oil must be applied to bare wood, or over a non sealing stain such as OSMO Wood Wax Finish. The final sand should be between 100-120 grit depending on desired look and wood species. Do not use a
floor pad or finer grits after the final sanding. Use National Wood Flooring Association standards when sanding.
Final Sanding should be between 100 and 120 grit,
following NWFA standards. NO finer.
Preparation: After sanding, thoroughly vacuum, tack cloth and then vacuum again the entire floor. Dust
removal must be complete to ensure the best finish. The application techniques used tend to ‘stir’ dust up more
than those used for topcoat type finishes. With good dust removal and proper application, sanding between
coats should not be necessary.
Staining: If desired, stain with OSMO Wood Wax Finish or OSMO Pro Color Oil. See separate application
instructions for use of Osmo stain products.
Coverage: Polyx-Oil is ready to use. Do not dilute or thin. Stir well before and during use. Its high solids
content gives a very high coverage rate. One 2.5L can of Polyx-Oil will coat 600-650 square feet of flooring
per coat. With proper preparation and application, two coats are needed. Occasionally, floors of softer woods,
rustic appearance, or exceptional dryness or roughness may require a third coat. Please contact OSMO North
America product support BEFORE applying a third coat. THERE IS NO BENEFIT OF A THIRD COAT ON A
PROPERLY FINISHED TWO COAT FLOOR!
Application Steps
Ensure the floor is properly prepared, including thorough dust removal.
Gather tools:
•
OSMO Floor Brush (HIGHLY recommended tool) and stiff, strong pole
•
Tray for finish to fit brush
•
Polyx-Oil as needed to finish desired area, lid opener
•
Stir stick
•
Rags
•
Nitrile gloves, blue disposable. (The white Latex types do not provide proper protection.)
Stir the Polyx-Oil well—do not shake.
Step 1: Open the can and stir the finish well. Do not shake.
Pour the necessary amount of Polyx-Oil into the tray. It is best to measure floor area and finish to ensure correct
spread rate PER COAT. See the chart below for guidelines.
Step 2: Pour the amount of Polyx-Oil to be used into a pan
wide enough to accomodate the floor brush.
Approximate Floor Area
Measured Amount (per coat)
15 square feet
20 square feet
30 square feet
60 square feet
1/4 cup
1/3 cup
1/2 cup
1 cup
Choose a corner of the room to begin applying finish. Make sure you can back out of the
room without having to cross wet finish.
Dip the floor brush into the finish about 1/4” deep. Do not overload the brush.
Start several inches away from the walls or trim. As the brush becomes drier, work into the areas along the
walls. DO NOT allow the finish to puddle along the baseboards. Apply the finish directly to the floor, working
to spread the finish out and work it INTO the wood by applying firm pressure. Spread the finish thin. Work it
into the wood. This takes some effort.
Step 3: Apply the finish to the floor using the Osmo Floor
brush. Apply force, distribute the finish, work it into the
wood.
Spread the finish working it back and forth over the floor. The size of the work area should be comfortable to
reach with the brush and pole. Don’t overreach—be sure that you can exert the pressure required to drive the
finish into the wood.
Be sure to apply pressure to the brush – note the bristles bending in the photo. This helps to drive the finish and
keeps it from building on the surface.
Step 4: Spread the finish back and forth, apply pressure
to the brush. The action is closer to scrubbing than to
painting.
Work the finish back and forth to ensure that it is thoroughly worked into the wood.
Unlike paint, or other floor finishes, there should be essentially NO finish on the surface of the floor. There
should be NO brush marks. On the first coat, only the color change/darkening should be evidence of application.
DO NOT lift the brush straight up from the floor—lift only after the brush stops giving up finish to the floor.
Lifting will create shiny spots that will be a problem later on.
Proceed over the entire floor in this manner, working the finish into the floor, avoiding any buildup or brush
marks. It is best to start each brush load of finish slightly away from the area last worked. This will help prevent over-application of finish and brush marks.
Clean the brush and other tools with the OSMO Brush Cleaner. Dispose of rags and other waste properly to
avoid spontaneous combustion of oil soaked items. (see Cleanup, page 5)
Step 5: Work the finish back and forth, scrubbing it into
the wood. There should not be enough finish left on the
surface to leave brush marks.
The first coat needs to dry 8-12 hours before beginning the second coat. Cool damp conditions and/or poor
ventilation may cause this dry time to be longer.
Examine the floor for trapped debris, shiny areas, lap marks, stop marks, etc. Remove any debris found. Usually debris such as bristles will come right off leaving no trace. If a definite area of buildup is left around debris
it is likely that the finish was over-applied or not worked in properly. Glossy areas, stop or lap marks also need
to be corrected before recoating. Please contact OSMO North America product support before proceeding.
Assuming good results from the first coat, no sanding or buffing is required before the second coat is applied.
The second coat requires slightly less effort to apply, but attention to spread rate, consistent coverage and
THOROUGH working in of the finish is required for proper results. Be especially diligent about brush marks,
lap marks, and stop marks.
During application of the second coat, the wood will not change color as it did on the first. Arrange a
light source so that you will be able to observe the slightly shinier appearance created by the wet second
coat and to better enable preventing skips, brush marks, lap marks, and stop marks. Be methodical and
thorough.
TIPS:
•
Follow the spread rate closely. Double check your spread rate as you proceed. If it is not correct, consult
with product support at OSMO North America.
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Apply product approximately 6” away from walls, trim, posts, etc. After the brush has less finish on it,
work into these areas using the correct vigorous action.
•
Make your last brushing strokes with the grain of the wood.
•
Polyx-oil will begin to set up or get ‘tacky’ after about 15 minutes. This will vary depending on temperature, spread rate, and air flow.
•
Always look back over your work before the finish begins to tack up, reworking any areas with buildup,
brush marks, stop marks, etc.
•
Certain species or grades of wood MAY require a third coat. Please contact OSMO North America before
applying a third coat unless very experienced with the product.
•
Over application is much more difficult to fix than is under application. When in doubt, apply less material
more vigorously. Additional finish can always be added with little or no preparation.
This picture shows a floor where the applicaton process has
been started, and will be picked up again later. Note the depth
and richness of color that Polyx-Oil brings out in the wood.
Clean Up
Clean tools and brushes with Osmo brush cleaner. Make sure to use enough cleaner to
get all of the finish out of the brush and then wipe briskly with a cotton rag. Clean up
any spilled finish or messes with a rag. Discard properly to avoid spontaneous
combustion. (see below)
A UL / FM approved red can may be used to dispose of all waste
material. If an approved oily waste container is not available, soak all
material in water and store in an air tight container.
Safety
WARNING: Spontaneous Combustion Danger!
Oil-soaked materials (rags, steel wool, sanding dust, etc.) may spontaneously combust.
Immerse oil-soaked materials in water and store in an air-tight container.
WARNING: Contains Flammable Solvents!
Combustible
Material
Trapped
Heat
Sufficent
Oxygen
Fire!
Use only in areas with no open flames or other sources of ignition. No smoking. Provide good ventilation.
Observe all local and federal laws that pertain to the handling and storage of these types of products.
Living with your new finish
Application methods and environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) will affect
drying time of OSMO Polyx-oil. Under optimal conditions, Polyx-Oil cures over a 2-3
week period and the following timeframes apply:
• Between coats: 8-12 hours
• Walk on the floor (in stocking feet): 12-24 hours after final coat
• Return furniture to the room 24-72 hours
• To lay down area rugs: 7-14 days after final coat
Protecting Your Floor
Entry Rug
Felt feet
Chair mat
Above from left, entry rugs will help keep dirt from being tracked onto your hardwoods, felt
feet on furniture will help prevent scratching and denting, and chair mats will keep
working surfaces in front of desks in good shape.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Properly maintained, this finish can last indefinitely. The OSMO Opti-Set and Maintenance Kit are ideal for
cleaning and maintaining your floor. An effective maintenance schedule to keep your OSMO floor finish looking great and might look like this:
Cleaning the Floor As Needed
• Vacuum, sweep or dust regularly to remove grit. Dust the floor using the Opti-Set with the green Dust-Mop
attachment.
• Damp mop as needed using Wash and Care and the Opti-Set with the Micro-mop plush (white fluffy pad)
attachment.
Refreshing/Repairing the Finish As Needed
• After cleaning the surface thoroughly, allow to dry.
• Apply Liquid Wax Cleaner to refresh high traffic areas. Attach the Active fibre cloth to the Opti-Set and apply
a small amount of OSMO Liquid Wax Cleaner to the cloth. Rub this into the surface. Allow to dry for 30 to 60
minutes, until the material dries to a haze. Buff lightly with a soft cotton cloth. (You can use either Active fibre
cloth or the Micro-mop plush for this light buffing.)
• To repair superficial scratches, stains or ground-in dirt, use a white abrasive pad or 000 steel wool to rub a
small amount of liquid wax cleaner into the affected area to loosen the dirt and provide a deeper cleaning.
The Osmo Opti-set makes maintenance easy.
(And fun too, obviously.)
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Osmo Polyx-Oil 3054
Wood Species
Osmo Original Polyx Oil is Ideal for DIY
Micro-porous, leaves the natural feel of
the wood intact
Engineered from Plant-based Oils and
Waxes
Easy to apply with the Osmo Floor
Brush
Always observe proper application techniques
Polyx
Hardwax
This listProfessional
includes most common
species. IfOil
you Professoinal
are using a species
not listed, please
For
Use Only
contact
product
support
Full
Solid,
Solvent
Free at info@osmona.com
Certain
species,
Australian
Based on
Naturalsuch
Oilsasand
Waxes Cypress,
may respond better to the use of denatured
When using
Polyxthinner
Professional
alcohol
or lacquer
as the Hardwax
degreasing
Oil
we
recommend
the
Osmo
Scraper
agent.
+
1280
Alder
+
590
Ash
+
1320
Bamboo Moso
+
1380
Beech
+
1300
Birch
+
910
Cherry
+
950
Cork
+
n/a
Elm
+
860
Fir
+
660
Karri
+
2040
+
1910
Kempas
+
1850
Larch
+
590
Lyptus
+
1550
Madrone
+
1530
Maple
+
1450
Oak, white
+
1360
Oak,
+
1290
Olive
+
2320
OSB
+
n/a
Pine, southern yellow
++
910
Pine, longleaf
++
870
Robinia
+
1700
Spruce
+
500
Teak
+
1000
Tigerwood
+
1870
Vida Grandis
+
1150
Walnut
+
1010
Australian
red
Wood Species
Osmo
Polyx ® -Oils
Janka
Afromosia
--
Doussie/Afzelia
++
1810
IPE
--
3680
Jatoba
++
2350
Kambala/Iroko
++
1260
Mahogany
1560
--
800
Merbau
++
1500
Rosewood
----
3540
Teak, Brazilian
Solid Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba)
finished with Osmo Polyx Oil.
Janka
Acacia
Jarrah,
Solid Kempas Flooring finished
with Osmo Polyx Oil.
Osmo
Polyx ® -Oils
Wenge
1780
1630
Above:
++ degrease wood with OSMO Thinner prior to application
-- OSMO Polyx not recommended
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