What is the best coverage for wood?

And the answer is....

OSMO Wood Wax Finish

This product offers the functionality of paint, without the need to prime. It covers any discoloration or other defects on the wood surface but does not build to hide the wood's grain. The structure of the wood is still apparent. This finish is suitable for floors. For maxium durability, top with a coat of OSMO Polyx Oil. This product can also be used as a semitransparent stain to add color and bring out wood grain. To use it this way, brush on and wipe off.

Because the finish is microporous, any moisture that does get through can also evaporate without causing the finish to peel.  OSMO makes two solid-color stains. It comes in deep colors, all of which can be intermixed to create custom shades. The other finish, Opaque Gloss Wood Stain, can be used indoors or out but the color selection is limited to white and pastels.

Benefits of OSMO Wood Wax Finish Opaque

Environmental benefits:

Made mostly from readily renewable, natural ingredients.

Meets European safety standards for use on children's furniture and toys and resistance to perspiration and saliva.

Contains no biocides or preservatives, only aliphatic low-odor mineral spirits that meet the German standard for purity.

Practical benefits:

High solids content—approximately 70 percent.

Easy to apply—just two thin coats. Does not raise the grain of wood, so there's no need to sand between coats.

Won't peel, rub or flake off.

Coverage:

One liter covers approximately 200 square feet with one coat or 120 square feet with two coats.

How to use this product

a. Preparation

Vacuum to remove dust from the surface.

Provide ventilation.

Application

To use as a solid-color stain: Stir well. Use a stiff, natural-bristle brush (OSMO brushes, with their short bristles, work very well) and apply one thin coat. Brush in the direction of the wood grain. Let dry for approximately 12 hours. Apply a second coat and let it dry.

To use as a transparent stain: Brush on one thin coat and wipe off the finish immediately with a cloth or sponge until the surface has the intensity of color you desire. On large surfaces, work in sections.

Cleanup

Clean brushes with mineral spirits or the benzene-free OSMO Brush Cleaner.

Storage

Can be stored up to five years or more. Store in a dry place. Frostproof.

Safety

Ingredients: Approximately 70 percent solids (the part of the paint that remains on the wood after the finish dries): natural oils and waxes, iron oxide and titanium dioxide pigments, water-repellent additives and lead-free dryers.

Approximately 30 percent solvents: aliphatic low-odor mineral spirits that meet the German standard for purity.

OSMO is available at World Class Supply