Preparation

• Ensure that real wood kitchen work surfaces and worktops are clear of dirt, debris and other contaminates before applying Osmo Top Oil.
• New or previously oiled work tops can be lightly sanded back to a 120 – 150 grit finish
• To remove existing paint or varnishes, use a suitable paint or varnish remover
• If desired, fill small cracks, larger joints or holes with an appropriate filler

Application

BY HAND WITH A CLOTH/RAG

Apply three thin coats with a lint-free cloth.

1. Scrub product into wood using cloth in a circular or figure 8 pattern
2. Allow roughly 15-minutes for oils to penetrate
3. Working with the grain, remove all excess product from surface
4. Allow 8-10 hours drying time before recoating
5. Apply second and third coats following previous steps

BY HAND WITH A BRUSH

Apply two thin coats with an Osmo Natural Bristle Brush or similar brush.

1. With a brush, work product into wood working in all directions, ensuring a thin application
2. Allow roughly 15-minutes for oils to penetrate
3. Working the brush with the grain, evenly distribute all product on surface and remove excess
4. There should be no visible high-build or film – if this is observed, product is over applied
5. Allow 8-10 hours drying time before recoating
6. Apply second coat following above procedure
7. Clean brushes using Osmo Brush Cleaner and Thinner or Turpentine

Tinting: Osmo Wood Wax Finish can also be used to lightly tint TopOil 3056 up to a ratio of 10:1. Do not exceed a ratio of 10 parts TopOil 3056 to 1 part Wood Wax Finish.

Aftercare

Oiled surfaces should not be cleaned with a steam cleaner or steam mop as this degrades the performance of the finish.

Regular Cleaning

Kitchen work surfaces and table tops that have been treated with Osmo Top Oil can be cleaned with Osmo Wash and Care and a damp cloth, then wiped dry.

Deep Cleaning

Stubborn marks and stains can be removed by using Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner that both cleans and regenerates oiled surfaces

Renovation

Renovating, even partially, is easy. Just clean and re-treat worn areas with a thin coat of Osmo Top Oil – no sanding, no repair marks, no removal of previous Top Oil finish. No repair marks will be visible if applied thinly and appropriately.

Finishing

If a deeper satin finish is required, the oiled surface can be polished with Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner once the surface has fully dried.

Additional Information

Data Sheets

• Product Info
• Declaration
• MSDS