Treating hardwood against graying: Handy tips
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Hardwood is a durable and stylish choice for outdoor use. However, untreated wood can turn a light gray over time due to exposure to rain, sunlight, and other weather conditions. This process, known as graying, affects the appearance of your wood, but fortunately, you can not only slow it down but also reverse it. In this article, you will learn how to effectively treat hardwood against graying so that it retains its natural color.
Step-by-step plan: Treating hardwood against graying.
Ready to treat your hardwood against graying? We are happy to provide you with a handy step-by-step plan so you can get started right away.
Clean the wood thoroughly
Start by cleaning the wood. Remove dirt, dust, and green deposits with a stiff brush. For weathered and grayed wood parts, Osmo Power-Gel is an excellent choice. It cleans thoroughly and restores the natural color of the wood.
Use Osmo Power-Gel
Apply a generous amount of Osmo Power-Gel with a brush and let it soak in for about 20 minutes. Then scrub the wood clean with a brush and rinse thoroughly with water. Use a dry cloth to remove excess moisture and let the wood dry completely before proceeding.
Treat standing and lying wood parts
Vertical and horizontal wood elements have different protection needs:
- Relative elements (such as a hardwood fence): Use Osmo UV Protection Oil. This oil protects against UV radiation and prevents the wood from discolouring and greying due to the sun.
- Lowland elements (such as decking): Use Osmo Decking Oil, specially designed to keep out moisture and prevent wear on the wood caused by use.
Apply a second coat
After a drying time of at least 12 hours, apply a second thin layer of the appropriate product. Use UV protection oil for vertical surfaces and the Terrace Oil for horizontal surfaces. This second layer provides optimal protection against precipitation, sun, and other weather influences.
Regular maintenance
To keep the wood in top condition, clean it twice a year with Osmo Patio Cleaner. Osmo Patio Cleaner is a highly effective cleaning agent for the damp cleaning of treated wood. Osmo Patio Cleaner is ideal for the periodic cleaning of Osmo-treated surfaces.
Supplies for treating hardwood against graying
Colors and finishes
Osmo's UV protection oil and Terrace Oil are available in transparent and lightly pigmented variants. A transparent finish will deepen the color of the surface, while a pigmented oil adds color and offers extra protection.
UV protection oil: for standing wood parts
Terrace Oil: for horizontal wood parts
Benefits of Osmo outdoor products
- Protection against UV radiation: Prevents rapid discoloration and extends the lifespan of your wood.
- Suitable for all wood types: From decking to hardwood fences.
- Long-lasting protection: Resistant to rain, dirt, and wear.
- Easy to apply: Sanding is not necessary on untreated surfaces, allowing you to get started immediately.
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