Staining a shed
By staining a shed with Osmo Natuurlijke Olie-Beits, you protect the wood against weather and graying for a long time. With the right preparation, two thin coats and enough drying time, the wood stays beautiful for three to six years.
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Staining a shed gives the wood a longer lifespan as well as a beautiful look. When wood is not treated and protected, it will quickly turn gray and can deteriorate over time. That is why we always recommend staining wood. Osmo Natuurlijke Olie-Beits protects your wood against all weather conditions for a long time.
Benefits of Osmo Natuurlijke Olie-Beits
- Easy to touch up locally without sanding
- Water-repellent, weather-resistant and UV-resistant
- Primer and top coat in one
What is the best stain for your shed?
Osmo Natuurlijke Olie-Beits is the best stain for treating a shed. Applying Osmo Natuurlijke Olie-Beits protects the wood against UV radiation, water and dirt. Another advantage of this Osmo stain is that it is based on natural oils, so it protects for a long time. You do not need to apply the stain every year: one treatment usually lasts between 3 and 6 years. Osmo Natuurlijke Olie-Beits covers 26 m² per liter. Compared to other stains, that is at least twice as much.
Restaining a stained shed
Is your shed already stained? Then you can do a test to see whether the Osmo stain adheres to the existing stain. Osmo stain is based on natural, plant-based oils, while most other stains are water-based. That is why it is always wise to test first. Has your shed already been treated with Osmo stain? Then you can simply apply a new coat of Osmo stain to the wood without sanding.
Is there a colored stain on it? Then remove that color first, either by sanding the garden house or shed or by using a paint stripper. Osmo has a paint remover gel made from natural ingredients: Osmo Verf Remover Gel.
Video: Staining a shed
In this video you will see how to stain the wood with Natuurlijke Olie-Beits.
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How do I stain a shed?
Test
Choose the right stain for your wood. Not sure yet which color you want to apply? Osmo sells 5 ml test samples of every variant. You can use them to do a small test on the wood, which also lets you test the adhesion at the same time.
Remove the old coat
Remove old finishes before applying the Osmo stain. You can do this by sanding or with Osmo Verf Remover Gel.
Stir
Stir the stain thoroughly, because the oils and pigments separate.
First coat
Apply the first coat of stain to the wood. Always work along the board and with the grain. You can use an Osmo brush, block brush or microfiber roller to apply it.
Drying
Let the first coat dry for 8 to 12 hours. Make sure it is at least 10 °C and not raining.
Second coat
Apply a second coat of stain in the same way as the first and let it dry for 8 to 12 hours as well. Your wooden shed is now well protected against the weather.
Staining a shed without sanding
When the wood is new, Osmo stain can be applied without sanding. Has the wood already been treated with another stain? Then you can do a test to see whether the Osmo stain adheres to the existing coat. The big advantage of Osmo stain is that you can apply it without sanding, also when applying a maintenance coat.
Test
Always do a test first, using the Osmo test samples. Check whether the color gives the result you want and whether the adhesion is good.
Stir
Stir thoroughly beforehand.
Apply
Always apply the stain along the board and with the wood grain. Use an Osmo microfiber roller or brush for this.
Grayed wood?
Has the wood turned gray? Then first remove the graying with Osmo Power-Gel Houtontgrijzer. It is also suitable for cleaning wood.
Matte finish
Want a matte finish? Use Natuurlijke Olie-Beits 701 Kleurloos Mat as the second coat.
Opaque look?
Looking for an opaque look? Use Osmo Landhuisverf.
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Supplies for staining a shed
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