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Garapa outdoors

The best Osmo finishes for garapa outdoors

The best way to treat garapa outdoors is with Osmo Terras-Olie, because garapa's high density means it absorbs oil more slowly, so a second thin coat after the first gives the best result.

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Products

  • Osmo Terras-Olie

    Osmo Terras-Olie

    Osmo Decking Oil is a product based on oils and waxes that creates a protected surface after treatment. The surface is resistant to water, dirt and the sun.

    • Oil-based
    • High colorfast

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  • Osmo UV-Beschermingsolie

    Osmo UV-Beschermingsolie

    Silk-matt, colourless protection based on natural oils for exterior wood.

    • High UV resistance
    • Transparent

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  • Osmo Natuurlijke Olie-Beits

    Osmo Natuurlijke Olie-Beits

    Osmo Natural Oil Stain is an oil and wax-based product that creates a protective surface after treatment. The surface is then resistant to water, dirt, and sunlight.

    • Stain
    • Mold resistant

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  • Osmo Landhuisverf

    Osmo Landhuisverf

    Osmo Country Colour is a product based on oils and waxes that creates a protected surface after treatment. The surface is resistant to water and dirt.

    • High UV resistance
    • Paint

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  • Osmo Antislip Terras-Olie 430

    Osmo Antislip Terras-Olie 430

    Colourless, satin finish based on natural oils for exterior wood. Contains a special organic anti-slip additive with high density that is evenly distributed in the finish and provides an anti-slip effect when dry.

    • Anti-slip
    • Oil-based

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  • Osmo Terrasreiniger

    Osmo Terrasreiniger

    Highly effective concentrate for cleaning untreated or oiled wood. Quick and easy to use.

    • Cleaning
    • Water-based

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Oil for garapa outdoors

Finish garapa outdoors with Osmo Terras-Olie, for example in the colour 013 Garapa. Garapa is a hard, dense hardwood with a golden-yellow colour, widely used for terraces and decking. Without protection, it turns grey under the influence of sun and rain.

Terras-Olie 013 Garapa

Terras-Olie protects against water and dirt. The pigmented versions also protect against UV light, so the golden-yellow colour lasts longer. The colour 013 Garapa resembles the golden-yellow shade of garapa, but you can also choose another colour; the colours are named after the wood species they resemble. A clear top coat makes the colour slightly less intense. Always test with a sample first.

Two thin coats

Because of its high density, garapa absorbs oil slowly. So apply thin coats and wipe away excess oil after a few minutes. A second thin coat gives the best result. For extra grip on a terrace or stairs, apply Antislip Terras-Olie 430 as a third coat; it cannot be applied to bare wood.

Preparation

Let new garapa weather for at least six weeks and then remove the greying. Treat greyed wood first with Power-Gel. Read more in decking oil. One litre of Terras-Olie covers about 24 m² per coat. Rinse used cloths with water afterwards, as cloths soaked in oil can self-ignite.

Maintenance

Clean the terrace regularly with Terrasreiniger in the mopping water and brush along the grain. Never use a pressure washer. When renovating, apply no more than one thin coat. Also see terrace, cumaru outdoors and bankirai outdoors.

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