Is acacia a hardwood?

Yes, acacia is a hard deciduous wood species that naturally contains quite a lot of its own oil. So sand and degrease the surface thoroughly before treating it, otherwise the oil will soak in unevenly. Apply thin coats and buff them well so that no sticky patches form.

Is acacia wood suitable for outdoor use?

Acacia is widely used for garden furniture, but outdoors it needs protection against UV and rain. For that, use Natuurlijke Olie-Beits, or Terras-Olie, instead of TopOil. Indoors, finish acacia with TopOil or Hardwax-Olie Original. For outdoor use, see garden furniture.

How do you maintain oiled acacia wood?

Keep an oiled acacia surface in good condition with Wisch-Fix, which cleans and nourishes the wood at the same time. Clean tables and furniture with the Spray-Cleaner. If the surface becomes dull, Vloeibare Onderhoudswas refreshes it again, without sanding.

Acacia indoors

Q: Which oil do you use for acacia wood?

For an acacia table top, worktop or piece of furniture, use Osmo TopOil. It is made for surfaces that come into frequent contact with moisture and food, and it is food safe once dry. If the acacia is on the floor, choose Hardwax-Olie Original.

Q: Can you give acacia wood a different colour?

Yes. Acacia has considerable colour variation between the boards, and a clear oil makes that contrast stronger. If you want a more even look or a different shade, first use Decorwas Transparant or Olie-Beits and finish with a clear hardwax oil. Always test on an offcut first.

The best Osmo finishes for acacia indoors

The best way to treat acacia indoors is with Osmo Hardwax-Olie Original or TopOil, because an oil finish leaves acacia's pores open instead of sealing them under a layer of lacquer, allowing the wood to keep moving naturally.

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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 TopOil
Food-safe oil for tables, worktops and furniture
- Food safe
- Oil-wax combination
33
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95
Osmo Vloeibare Onderhoudswas
Cleaning wax for the care of oiled floors
- Maintenance
- Cleaning
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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
47
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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~~
14
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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 Snijplank Olie
Food-safe finish for wooden cutting and serving boards
- Food safe
- Oil-based
33
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95
Osmo Decorwas Creativ
Opaque colour oil for furniture, doors and walls indoors
- Paint
- High colorfast
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Osmo Decorwas Transparant
Transparent colour oil for furniture, doors and walls
- Stain
- 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 Verf Stripper 6000 Kleurloos 1L
Low-odour stripper for paint and varnish on wood
- Paint remover
- Renovation
39
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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
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Osmo Deur-Olie 1L
Dirt and water-repellent oil for interior wooden doors
- Transparent
- Oil-wax combination
55
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95
Osmo 2K Houtolie
Professional 2-component oil for heavy-use floors
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- Professional use
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Oil for acacia wood indoors

For acacia wood indoors, use Osmo TopOil or Osmo Hardwax-Olie. An oil finish leaves the pores of acacia open instead of sealing them under a layer of lacquer, so the wood can keep moving and its distinctive grain stays visible.

Which oil for which acacia surface

Indoors, acacia is mostly used for table tops, worktops and furniture. For those surfaces TopOil is the logical choice, as it is made for furniture surfaces that come into frequent contact with moisture and food. If the acacia is on the floor, choose Hardwax-Olie Original.

Acacia is naturally hard and oily

Acacia is a hard wood species that naturally contains quite a lot of its own oil. So sand and degrease the surface thoroughly before you start, otherwise the oil will soak in unevenly. Apply thin coats and buff them well: if too much product is left on the surface, it will feel sticky and dry slowly.

Colour and colour variation

Acacia has a warm tone with considerable colour variation between the boards. A clear oil deepens that colour and actually makes the contrast stronger. If you want a more even look or a different shade, first use Decorwas Transparant or Olie-Beits and finish with a clear hardwax oil. Always test the colour first on an offcut or an inconspicuous spot.

Maintaining oiled acacia

Keep an oiled acacia surface in good condition with Wisch-Fix, which cleans and nourishes the wood at the same time. If the surface looks dull over time or wears in busy spots, Vloeibare Onderhoudswas refreshes it again, without any need to sand.

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