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Finishing outdoor stairs

The best Osmo finishes for your outdoor stairs

The best way to finish your outdoor stairs is with Osmo Terras-Olie with Antislip Terras-Olie 430 as a top coat, because outdoor stairs are most dangerous when wet, so the anti-slip performance of the finish matters more here than the colour.

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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 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 Vergrijzingsbeits

    Osmo Vergrijzingsbeits

    Osmo Greying Stain – Give your wood a modern, natural look.

    • Oil-wax combination
    • High UV resistance

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  • Osmo WR Houtimpregnering 4001

    Osmo WR Houtimpregnering 4001

    Osmo WR Wood Impregnation 4001 is now Osmo Wood Impregnation WR Aqua 4019 (an improved version).

    • Mold resistant
    • Impregnating

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  • Osmo Transparante Hout Afwerking 000

    Osmo Transparante Hout Afwerking 000

    Osmo Transparent Wood Finish 000 is a colorless, semi-gloss wood treatment based on a natural oil base for exterior wood. The Transparent Wood Finish is porous, allowing the wood to breathe and reducing swelling and shrinkage. It is water-repellent and will not crack, chip, or peel. The Transparent Wood Finish penetrates deeply into the wood, smoothing the surface even with a single coat. A primer is not required.

    • Transparent
    • Mold resistant

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  • Osmo Dekkende Beits

    Osmo Dekkende Beits

    Extremely weather-resistant and UV-protective wood finish for treating exterior wood. Osmo Opaque Stain is a breathable and water-repellent product. Once dry, the stain is safe for humans, animals, and plants, and is also suitable for treating children's toys such as playground equipment. Osmo Opaque Stain is suitable for treating almost all exterior wood, such as facades, fences, gates, garden sheds, garden furniture, and carports. The Opaque Stain is not suitable for patios and decking. Osmo Opaque Stain dries after just 3 to 4 hours. This means the wood can be treated with two coats in one day.

    • Water-based
    • High UV resistance

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Terras-Olie and anti-slip for wooden outdoor stairs

Finish wooden outdoor stairs with Osmo Terras-Olie, with Osmo Antislip Terras-Olie 430 as a top coat on the treads. Outdoor stairs are especially dangerous when wet, so grip matters more here than for almost any other outdoor wood. At the same time, the wood must stay well protected against water, dirt and wear.

Treads: Terras-Olie with anti-slip

First treat the treads with two thin coats of Terras-Olie. It penetrates the wood, repels water and, with pigment, also protects against UV light. Then apply Antislip Terras-Olie 430 as a third coat for extra grip. Never apply Antislip directly to bare wood, as on its own it does not protect sufficiently against moisture. Also see terrace.

Stringers and handrail

Vertical parts such as the stringers, balusters and handrail do not need anti-slip. Treat them with Natuurlijke Olie-Beits, a primer and top coat in one that is suitable for all outdoor wood, or with the same Terras-Olie as the treads. Also treat the cut edges and the underside of the treads, as that is where moisture penetrates fastest.

Preparation

Let new wood weather for at least six weeks, then make sure it is clean and dry. Always test a colour with a sample first. One litre of Terras-Olie covers about 24 m² per coat. Rinse used cloths with water afterwards, as oily cloths can self-ignite.

Maintenance

On stairs, the front edges of the treads wear first. Clean the stairs with Terrasreiniger and never use a pressure washer. If the wood has turned grey, first remove the grey with Power-Gel. When renovating, apply no more than one thin coat, followed by another coat of anti-slip.

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