Which oil do you use for an oak table?

For an oak table, use Osmo TopOil. It is made for tables, furniture and worktops, protects against water, wine and stains and is food safe once dry. Apply two thin coats with a brush or roller, or buff in three to four coats with a pad or lint-free cloth.

Which oil do you use for an oak floor?

Treat an oak floor with Osmo Hardwax-Olie Original in two coats. The first coat soaks into the wood, the second hardens in the upper pores. The result is hard-wearing, water-resistant and can be touched up locally. Choose the sheen you want: from 3011 gloss to 3062 matt.

How does an oak floor or table stay light in colour?

A clear oil gives oak a darker, wet look. If you want to keep the wood light, use a product with a small amount of white pigment: Hardwax-Olie Effect Natural 3041 on a floor or TopOil 3068 Natural on a table. Then finish with a clear coat. This keeps oak looking untreated.

How do you maintain an oak table?

Clean an oiled oak table with the Osmo Spray-Cleaner. Refresh spots that become dull with Vloeibare Onderhoudswas. If after years the table really needs a new coat, apply no more than one thin coat of TopOil after a test. There is then no need to sand the whole top.

Can oak withstand moisture?

Untreated oak absorbs moisture and can develop dark stains, because the tannins react with water and metal. With two coats of Hardwax-Olie or TopOil, the surface becomes water-repellent and stains are kept to a minimum. Always wipe up puddles quickly, though, and treat the end grain too, as it absorbs moisture fastest.

Yes, oak is a European hardwood. The wood is dense, strong and hard-wearing, which is why it is popular for floors, stairs and tables. Oak does keep moving as humidity changes. An oil or hardwax oil lets the wood breathe and moves with it, whereas a layer of lacquer can crack with that movement.

Oak indoors

The best Osmo finishes for oak indoors

The best way to treat oak indoors is with Osmo Hardwax-Olie Original or TopOil: oak contains tannins that can discolour on contact with water and metal, and a well-sealing oil or hardwax layer limits that risk.

View all 30 products Help me choose

Excellent

3551 reviews on Trustpilot

Fast delivery

30 results

Sort

Osmo Hardwax-Oil Original
Hard-wearing clear oil for wooden floors and stairs
- Stain-resistant
- Spot treatment
24
,
95
From
Osmo Wisch-Fix 8016
Mopping agent for everyday care of oiled floors
- Won't dry out
- Daily cleaning
21
,
95
From
Osmo TopOil
Food-safe oil for tables, worktops and furniture
- Food-safe
- Stain-resistant
33
,
95
Osmo Liquid Maintenance Wax
Cleaning wax for the care of oiled floors
- Refreshes finish
- Removes stains
23
,
95
From
Osmo Hardwax-Oil Effect
Oil for an untreated look on wooden floors
- Stain-resistant
25
,
95
From
Osmo Intensive Cleaner
Powerful cleaner for heavily soiled oiled wood indoors
- Removes stains
- Wood degreaser
27
,
95
From
Osmo Hardwax-Oil Farbig
Coloured oil for wooden floors, stairs and walls
- Stain-resistant
- No primer
25
,
95
From
Osmo Maintenance Oil
Care oil coat for oiled floors and stairs
- Refreshes finish
- No sanding
47
,
95
From
Osmo Oil Stain
Colouring base coat for wooden floors indoors
40
,
95
From
Osmo Spray-Cleaner
Caring cleaner for oiled tables and kitchens
- Refreshes finish
- Solvent-free
~~18,95~~
14
,
95
Osmo Tannin Spot Remover
Remover for black tannin stains in wood
- Removes tannin stains
- Spot treatment
20
,
95
Osmo Liquid Wax Refresher 3015 1L
Restores sheen on dull, oiled floors and furniture
- Refreshes finish
- Oiled floors
38
,
95
Osmo Hardwax-Oil Anti-Slip
Slip-resistant oil for wooden stairs and floors indoors
- Toy-safe
- Non-slip
50
,
95
From
Osmo Wood Filler
Filler for holes, cracks and knots in wood indoors
- Repairs damage
- Mixable
9
,
95
Osmo Cutting Board Oil
Food-safe finish for wooden cutting and serving boards
- Food-safe
33
,
95
Osmo Decor Wax Creativ
Opaque colour oil for furniture, doors and walls indoors
- No primer
- Stain-resistant
21
,
95
From
Osmo Decor Wax Transparent
Transparent colour oil for furniture, doors and walls
- No primer
- Stain-resistant
18
,
95
From
Hardwax-Oil 3044 Raw Transparent
Clear oil with an untreated look for wooden floors
- Stain-resistant
47
,
95
From
Osmo Spray Wax
Sprayable oil-wax for furniture makers and workshops
- Toy-safe
- Stain-resistant
101
,
95
From
Osmo Joint Filler 7350 Colourless
Clear filler for gaps in wooden floors and stairs
- Repairs damage
- With sanding dust
17
,
95
From
Osmo Hardener 6632 0,15L
Additive for Hardwax-Olie Express for faster curing
- Quick-drying
- 2-component
26
,
95
Osmo Hardener 6631 for Oil Stain
Additive that shortens the drying time of the stain
- Quick-drying
- 2-component
16
,
95
Osmo Paint Stripper 6000 Colourless 1L
Low-odour stripper for paint and varnish on wood
- Low odour
- Renovation
39
,
95
Osmo Uviwax
Clear wax that protects light wood indoors from yellowing
- UV-resistant
- Quick-drying
46
,
95
From
Osmo Repair Paste
Repair paste for scratches in oiled floors and furniture
- Repairs damage
- Spot treatment
18
,
95
Osmo Wood Protector
Clear base coat for wood in bathrooms and damp rooms
- Biocide-free
- Damp areas
33
,
95
From
Osmo Hardwax-Oil Rapid
Extra fast-drying oil for wooden floors and stairs
- Quick-drying
- Stain-resistant
50
,
95
From
Osmo Hardwax-Oil Express
Fast-drying oil for wooden floors and stairs
- Quick-drying
- Stain-resistant
50
,
95
From
Osmo Door Oil 1L
Dirt and water-repellent oil for interior wooden doors
- No primer
- Stain-resistant
55
,
95
Osmo 2K Wood Oil
Professional 2-component oil for heavy-use floors
- Stain-resistant
- Professional use
64
,
95
From

You have viewed 3 of 30 products

You have viewed 6 of 30 products

You have viewed 9 of 30 products

How to get it done

In these videos you will see how to treat an oak table, how to give oak an untreated look and how to remove black stains from oak.

Eiken tafel behandelen: zo blijft jouw tafel langer mooi

Eiken vloer beschermen met een onbehandeld effect

Zwarte vlekken uit eikenhout verwijderen: Tannin Spot Remover

Also interesting

Treating oak wood

Treat oak floor

staining an oak table

Tutorials

Treating an oak table with green soap: what you should and shouldn't do

Indoors
Oak
Table

Painting an oak cabinet without sanding – here’s how to do it

Indoors
Oak

Other wood types indoor

AAcacia American walnut Ash

FFir

OOSB

SSmoked oak Spruce Suar

TTeak

WWalnut Wenge

Surfaces indoor

KKitchen cabinet fronts Kitchen countertop

SStairs

TTable

WWall or ceiling Window frame Worktop

Oil for oak indoors

For oak indoors, use Osmo Hardwax-Olie or Osmo TopOil. Both soak into the wood instead of sitting on top as a layer of lacquer, so oak can keep moving and you can touch up the surface locally without sanding the whole floor or table.

Which oil for which oak surface

For an oak floor, Hardwax-Olie Original is the standard: hard-wearing, water-resistant and easy to maintain. For an oak table, worktop or kitchen countertop, choose TopOil, which is designed for surfaces that come into frequent contact with food and moisture. On oak stairs, use Hardwax-Olie Anti-Slip for extra grip.

Clear, white wash or dark

A clear hardwax oil gives oak a deepened, wet look. If the wood should stay light, use Hardwax-Olie Effect Natural 3041, with white pigment that counteracts yellowing. For a white wash or a grey tint, first apply Decorwas Transparant and finish with a clear hardwax oil. For a deeper colour, use Hardwax-Olie Farbig.

Oak and tannin: preventing dark stains

Oak contains tannins. In contact with water and metal, for example steel wool or a wet plant pot, this can cause dark stains. A well-sealed layer of oil limits that risk, because moisture is slower to soak into the wood. So always apply two coats and pay extra attention to the end grain.

Maintaining oiled oak

Mop an oiled oak floor with Wisch-Fix, which cleans and nourishes at the same time. If the walkways wear over time, Vloeibare Onderhoudswas refreshes the surface without sanding. If your oak is outdoors, see oak outdoors, as different products are needed there.

Useful links

FFinishing a floor indoors Finishing a table indoors Finishing furniture indoors Finishing stairs indoors

IIndoor wood types

OOak outdoors

Frequently asked questions

We're happy to help

Looking for DIY advice or have a technical question?

Need DIY help?

Find your project and read the step-by-step guide.

Find your project

Technical question?

Get advice from a technical specialist.

Go to contact