The best Osmo finishes for merbau indoors
The best way to treat merbau indoors is with Osmo Hardwax-Olie or TopOil, because merbau can release tannins that stain adjacent materials, and a well-sealing oil limits that.
Wisch-Fix is the product to keep your Osmo-treated wooden floor clean. Wisch-Fix is a concentrated cleaning and maintenance product, ideal for cleaning various wooden surfaces. This floor cleaner is suitable for surfaces treated with Osmo Hardwax Oil, with or without color.
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Osmo Liquid Maintenance Wax and Cleaner is ideal for refreshing areas that have become worn over time. The product has been specially developed for wooden surfaces that have been treated with Osmo.
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Osmo Intensive Cleaner is a very powerful cleaner. The product removes all dirt from the wood and cleans the surface for a new treatment. The intensive cleaner is not a stripper, so it does not remove the old Osmo layer.
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Osmo Spray-Cleaner is a maintenance and cleaning product for cleaning wooden furniture surfaces. The product is very easy to use thanks to the handy spray head on the Spray-Cleaner, which allows the product to be evenly distributed over the surface. The Spray-Cleaner is ideal for use on surfaces treated with Osmo TopOil, making it easy to quickly and thoroughly clean the table after dinner, for example. The product is also very economical to use.
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Osmo Clear Wax is the product for treating hardwood and tropical woods. These are generally darker woods, which are greasier than other types of wood. Examples of these woods include Meranti, Wenge, and Merbau. In the "Documents" section, you will find the different wood types and the recommended finish for your type. Hardwoods (tropical woods) often have the tendency to absorb products like Osmo Hardwax-Oil with greater difficulty. Therefore, Osmo developed Clear Wax, which is suitable for most hardwoods. Osmo Clear Wax is an oil- and wax-based product, but with a minimal wax content. This is beneficial for hardwoods, as they are naturally somewhat greasier. The small wax content makes it easier for hardwoods to absorb the Clear Wax. Due to its excellent water-repellent properties, it is also very suitable for treating wood in damp areas, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and swimming pools. After treatment, the hardwood oil protects against wear, dirt, and moisture and can be reapplied locally. Important: Always test the wood surface first to ensure the floor absorbs the product well and to determine the desired result. One liter is sufficient for approximately 24 m² with one coat; this depends greatly on the wood type.
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The Osmo Liquid Wax Refresher is specially developed for the occasional refreshing and maintenance of wooden floors treated with Osmo Hardwax Oil. It can also be used to a lesser extent on furniture and other oiled wooden surfaces. Osmo Liquid Wax Refresher ensures that the floor is nourished with the correct proportion of wax. The Liquid Wax Refresher is easy to use and allows for quick and cost-effective application.
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Wooden Cutting Board Oil Osmo Cutting Board Oil is suitable for treating all types of wooden cutting boards. The oil is certified "Food Safe," meaning that once the oil has dried, it is safe to consume from the cutting board without any risk of harm. The ingredients of this product are based on natural plant oils and waxes and are therefore harmless to humans, animals, and plants after drying. Because the ingredients are natural, the treatment has an open-pore structure that allows the wood to breathe. The wood is not sealed after treatment. Osmo Netherlands Cutting Board Oil 3099 is colorless and dries matte. After treatment, the wood has a matte sheen, as if it had been wetted. This makes the wood's grain beautifully visible, and the color of the wood is deepened. After treating the wooden cutting board with the oil, it is protected against moisture such as water, fruit juice, cola, and coffee. Cleaning a wooden cutting board After using a wooden cutting board to cut meat, fish, or vegetables, it's always a good idea to clean it. Because Cutting Board Oil is resistant to water and chemicals, it can be cleaned with water and dish soap. Occasionally cleaning the cutting board with Spray Cleaner will nourish the treatment and the wood, preventing it from drying out. This is because Spray Cleaner contains oil-based soaps.
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Colorless joint filler for filling cracks and knots in wooden floors, walls, or furniture. This quality product is characterized by its extremely high filling strength, short drying time, and good sanding properties. Osmo Joint Filler is combined with sanding dust and offers the advantage of an exact color match to existing substrates.
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Transparent oil and wax combination for repairing minor damage to all wooden surfaces treated with Osmo Hardwax Oil. Maintenance and Repair Paste is based on natural vegetable oils and waxes.
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A transparent or opaque, semi-gloss, and durable finish for wooden surfaces such as walls and ceilings. Osmo Interior Wax protects against dirt and moisture, and is durable. It's easy to apply and requires no sanding. Interior Wax dries in 3 to 4 hours. It won't crack, peel, or flake. The dry finish is safe for humans, animals, and plants (resistant to saliva and sweat) and suitable for children's toys.
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Osmo Wood Protector 4006 is a colorless, microporous impregnation based on natural oils and waxes without biocides or preservatives. Thanks to its high level of physical protection, it is suitable for wood that is susceptible to mold. Osmo Wood Protector is highly water-repellent and, once dry, safe for humans, animals, and plants. The product is also suitable for treating and protecting children's toys. Using Wood Protector Osmo Wood Protector 4006 is suitable for all indoor wood, such as floors, furniture, and windows. It is especially suitable for wood that is susceptible to mold, for example, wood that will be located in damp areas such as bathrooms. The Wood Protector is also suitable for treating outdoor wood that is susceptible to mold. Wood Protector 4006 is a colorless product and colors the wood as if it were wetted, deepening the color of the wood. Note: Osmo Wood Protector 4006 must always be used with a topcoat. For indoors, consider Osmo Hardwax Oil Original or TopOil, and for outdoors, consider Natural Oil Stain or Terrace Oil.
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Professional, fast-drying Hardwax-Oil that combines all the advantages of oils and waxes in a unique product. Osmo Hardwax-Oil Express is water and dirt resistant, wear-resistant, and provides a grippy surface. Compared to other finishes, the natural plant oils and waxes ensure a consistent color and a harmonious, smooth surface. Easy to apply, requiring no sanding. Its open-pore structure prevents the finish from cracking, peeling, or flaking. Resistant to wine, beer, coffee, and other liquids. Once dry, the finish is safe for humans, animals, and plants. Osmo Hardwax-Oil Express is ideal for finishing all wood floors, such as solid wood, plank floors, ship decking, OSB and cork floors, and all furniture surfaces. Hardwax-Oil Express Drying Time The Express dries within 2 to 3 hours (at the correct temperature of 23°C and 50% humidity). Lower temperatures and/or higher humidity may increase the drying time. Applying too much can also increase the drying time. Adding Osmo Hardener 6632 can shorten the drying time of this product to 1 to 2 hours. Osmo Hardener 6632 This hardener can be added to Osmo Hardwax-Oil Express to accelerate the drying time to 1 to 2 hours. Please note: after adding the hardener to the Hardwax-Oil Express, the Hardwax-Oil should not be left for longer than 90 minutes. Note: 0.15L of hardener is just enough for 2.5L of Hardwax-Oil Express. If you want to use less Hardwax-Oil, add 6% of the hardener to the product. The pot life after adding the hardener is 90 minutes.
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For merbau indoors, use Osmo Hardwax-Olie Original or, if the wood does not absorb it well, Osmo Blanke Was. Merbau is a hard, oil-rich tropical wood, and a well-penetrating oil protects it against moisture and dirt and limits tannin bleed.
Treat a merbau floor or stairs with two thin coats of Hardwax-Olie Original. Tropical hardwoods sometimes struggle to absorb it. Blanke Was is made for exactly that: an oil with a small proportion of wax that penetrates oily hardwoods such as merbau and wenge more easily. For a merbau tabletop or piece of furniture, choose TopOil, which is food-safe and resistant to coffee, wine and water. On tropical wood, apply TopOil by buffing, in thin coats with a pad or lint-free cloth.
Merbau contains substances that can leach out with water and leave brown stains on light surfaces, such as a tiled floor or grout. So treat new merbau thoroughly on all sides before it comes into contact with moisture. A well-penetrating oil makes the surface water-repellent and limits this leaching.
On dark and tropical woods, a fully matt oil can leave a white haze. With Hardwax-Olie Original, choose 3065 semi-matt or 3032 satin matt, not 3062 matt. Always apply thin coats and buff away excess oil after a few minutes. Test beforehand on an offcut to see how the wood absorbs the oil.
Mop a merbau floor with Wisch-Fix and refresh worn areas with the Vloeibare Onderhoudswas. Keep tables and furniture clean with the Spray-Cleaner. For a merbau bathroom vanity, also use TopOil, buffed on in thin coats; see also treating wood in the bathroom.
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