Which oil should you use for a wooden floor?

Finish a wooden floor with Osmo Hardwax-Olie Original in two thin coats. The first coat penetrates the wood, the second hardens on the surface. The floor becomes hard-wearing and repels water and dirt, and you can touch up scratches along the walkways locally.

Which sheen should you choose for a wooden floor?

Hardwax-Olie Original is available in 3032 satin matt, 3065 semi-matt and 3062 matt, among others. On dark and tropical wood species, 3062 can leave a white haze, so choose 3032 or 3065 there. Always test on an offcut first.

How do you keep an oak floor light?

First apply Hardwax-Olie Effect Natural 3041 and finish with Hardwax-Olie Original. Effect Natural contains a small amount of white pigment, so light wood species such as oak keep an untreated look.

How do you maintain an oiled wooden floor?

Mop the floor with Wisch-Fix added to the mopping water. It cleans and leaves a thin layer of wax behind. Refresh walkways that turn dull with Vloeibare Onderhoudswas. Do not use aggressive all-purpose cleaners, as they dry out the finish.

Is there a faster-drying oil for a floor?

Yes, Hardwax-Olie Rapid dries faster than Hardwax-Olie Original. That is useful if you want to use the floor again quickly. For extra grip, for example in a hallway, there is Hardwax-Olie Anti-Slip.

Finishing a floor indoors

Q: Can an oiled floor be used with underfloor heating?

Yes, an oiled floor works well with underfloor heating. Do turn the heating down while applying and drying, and ventilate the room well.

The best Osmo finishes for your indoor floor

The best way to finish your indoor floor is with Osmo Hardwax-Olie Original, because a floor is most likely to scratch along walking routes, and that's exactly where an oil finish can be touched up locally without sanding the entire floor.

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Osmo Hardwaxolie Original
Hard-wearing clear oil for wooden floors and stairs
- Transparent
- Oil-wax combination
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Osmo Wisch-Fix 8016
Mopping agent for everyday care of oiled floors
- Cleaning
- Mopping
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Osmo Vloeibare Onderhoudswas
Cleaning wax for the care of oiled floors
- Maintenance
- Cleaning
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Osmo Hardwax-Olie Effect
Oil for an untreated look on wooden floors
- Hardwax oil
- High colorfast
25
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Osmo Intensiefreiniger
Powerful cleaner for heavily soiled oiled wood indoors
- Cleaning
- Maintenance
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Osmo Hardwax-Olie Farbig
Coloured oil for wooden floors, stairs and walls
- Hardwax oil
- High colorfast
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Osmo Onderhoudsolie
Care oil coat for oiled floors and stairs
- Renovation
- Maintenance
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Osmo Olie-Beits
Colouring base coat for wooden floors indoors
- Stain
- Oil-based
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Osmo Spray-Cleaner
Caring cleaner for oiled tables and kitchens
- Cleaning
- Sprayable
~~18,95~~
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95
Osmo Tannin Spot Remover
Remover for black tannin stains in wood
- Sprayable
- Cleaning
20
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95
Osmo Blanke Was
Clear oil for tropical hardwood indoors
- Oil-wax combination
- Transparent
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Osmo Vloeibare Was Opfrisser 3015 1L
Restores sheen on dull, oiled floors and furniture
- Cleaning
- Maintenance
38
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95
Osmo Hardwax-Olie Anti-Slip
Slip-resistant oil for wooden stairs and floors indoors
- Anti-slip
- Hardwax oil
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Osmo Houtvuller
Filler for holes, cracks and knots in wood indoors
- Wood filler
- High colorfast
9
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95
Osmo Beton Olie
Clear oil for concrete and unglazed tiles indoors
- Oil-wax combination
- Transparent
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Osmo Decorwas Transparant
Transparent colour oil for furniture, doors and walls
- Stain
- Oil-wax combination
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Osmo Hardwax-Olie Metallic
Oil with a metallic effect for light wooden floors
- Transparent
- Oil-wax combination
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Hardwax-Olie 3044 Raw Transparant
Clear oil with an untreated look for wooden floors
- Oil-wax combination
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Osmo Spray Wax
Sprayable oil-wax for furniture makers and workshops
- Sprayable
- Professional use
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Osmo Voegkit 7350 Kleurloos
Clear filler for gaps in wooden floors and stairs
- Wood filler
- Professional use
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Osmo Verharder 6632 0,15L
Additive for Hardwax-Olie Express for faster curing
- Professional use
- 2-component
26
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95
Osmo Verharder 6631 voor Olie-Beits
Additive that shortens the drying time of the stain
- 2-component
- Professional use
16
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95
Osmo Reparatie Pasta
Repair paste for scratches in oiled floors and furniture
- Hardwax oil
- Maintenance
18
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95
Osmo Houtbeschermer
Clear base coat for wood in bathrooms and damp rooms
- Damp areas
- Impregnating
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Osmo Hardwax-Olie Rapid
Extra fast-drying oil for wooden floors and stairs
- Transparent
- Hardwax oil
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Osmo Hardwax-Olie Express
Fast-drying oil for wooden floors and stairs
- Professional use
50
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95
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Osmo 2K Houtolie
Professional 2-component oil for heavy-use floors
- 2-component
- Professional use
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Oil for a wooden floor

Finish an indoor wooden floor with Osmo Hardwax-Olie Original. It combines natural oils and waxes, penetrates the wood and makes the surface hard-wearing, water-repellent and dirt-repellent. If scratches appear along the walkways, you can touch them up locally without sanding the whole floor.

Two thin coats

Apply Hardwax-Olie Original in two thin coats. The first coat penetrates the wood, the second hardens on the surface. Choose the sheen that suits your floor: 3032 satin matt, 3065 semi-matt or 3062 matt. On dark and tropical wood species, 3062 can leave a white haze. In a hurry? Then choose the faster-drying Hardwax-Olie Rapid.

Keeping it light or adding colour

Keep a light oak floor light with Hardwax-Olie Effect Natural 3041, finished with Hardwax-Olie Original. For colour and protection in one, choose Hardwax-Olie Farbig with a clear top coat. For extra grip, for example in a hallway, there is Hardwax-Olie Anti-Slip. For oak, also see oak indoors.

Underfloor heating

An oiled floor works well with underfloor heating. Do turn the heating down while applying and drying, and ventilate the room well. Read more in treating a wooden floor with underfloor heating.

Maintaining an oiled floor

Mop the floor with Wisch-Fix added to the mopping water. It cleans and leaves a thin layer of wax behind. Walkways that turn dull can be refreshed with the Vloeibare Onderhoudswas. Preferably avoid aggressive all-purpose cleaners, as they dry out the finish. If your floor continues onto the stairs, make sure the finishes match.

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