in Interior Painting Tips , Woodcare Tips
October 2022
Wooden flooring is timeless.
It’s one of the very few styles of flooring that never go out of style; you’ll never have to worry whether your grey carpet is no longer chic, you’ll just have to make sure you’ve protected your floor right.
Read on to find out how you can use Osmo Polyx Oil to keep your wooden floor looking beautiful for many, many years to come.
In addition to being timelessly beautiful, wooden flooring has a fantastic longevity because it is both strong and durable, meaning it won’t get as damaged by general wear and tear as carpet, for example. As well as this, because it is made from natural materials, wooden flooring can also be completely restored to revitalise its appearance using Osmo Polyx HardwaxOil.
Osmo Polyx Hardwax Oil is a combination of natural oils and waxes which forms a hardwearing and durable protective wood treatment for interior use on both flooring and furniture, maximising the value you get when you purchase the product.
Let’s get on to how to use Osmo Polyx Oil.
Before you can begin, you’ll need:
- Osmo Polyx Oil In Your Chosen finish (A 2.5 litre tin will cover 30 sq metre with two coats)
- 2.5 inch natural bristle brush
- Floor Brush
- Osmo Microfibre Roller
- Something to stir the Osmo with
- Tray
The first step is to remove all furniture from the room you’re painting... Then the prep work can begin.
If your floor has been painted before, use something as coarse as a wire brush to remove any remnants of the last coat that may be loose or flaking, as well as this, you should fill any small cracks, larger joints or holes in wood.
Once that has been done, you can begin to sand the floor. It’s recommended to use an electric sander for speed, or if your space is larger, you should hire a disc sander which will help you to get the job done a lot faster, as well as it being a little easier on your back.
Top tip: Don’t forget to sand right up to the skirting boards! If you miss the edges, it will be noticeable!
After sanding, you need to clean the floor. Ideally, you should vacuum the floor to remove as much dust as possible before you can begin painting the floor.
Beginning in the furthest corner, use the 2.5 inch brush to cut in around the edges of the room to create a border.
Top tip: If you’re worried about getting Osmo Polyx Oil on the skirting boards, pop some masking tape on the skirting boards to protect them.
After you’ve painted around the edges, using either a brush or roller you can begin painting the floor. If you opt to use the roller, you’ll get the job finished a lot quicker, alongside giving the best finish.
One thing to keep in mind when painting the floor is, like when you painted the edges, make sure that you start at the furthest corner and move backwards towards the door. Apply the paint thinly in the same direction as the grain, doing perhaps two or three boards at the same time in one metre lengths whilst working your way across the room to the opposite wall and repeat until finished.
Top tip: Try not to box yourself into a corner!
Allow to dry for approx. 8-10 hours under good ventilation.
Once the first coat is dry, apply the next coat following the same routing as before and allow to dry once more. Leave this to dry for at least 24 hours but preferably longer before moving furniture back in.
Wood surfaces treated with Polyx®-Oil are highly repellent and easy to maintain.
With an array of savings on the Osmo range, you can get 15% off when you buy two selected products, alongside free delivery on selected 2.5L products.
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