Description
Osmo 2K Hardwax-Oil: colour and natural protection in one coat
Product description
Description:
A professional finish in a single coat
Osmo 2K Wood Oil is the premium solution designed for demanding professionals looking for a durable matte finish and fast project completion. Thanks to its two-component technology, it delivers outstanding protection in a single application, while enhancing the wood’s natural beauty.
Formulated with natural plant-based linseed and candelilla oils, plus carnauba wax, Osmo 2K Wood Oil bonds at a molecular level to the wood fibres. It creates a microporous, breathable, highly resistant surface that fully cures in just six days.
Comparative tests have shown that 2K Wood Oil is among the most durable single-coat oils and the most stain-resistant on the market. It delivers unmatched technical performance, effectively protecting against wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and water in accordance with DIN EN 12720. All while remaining completely harmless once dry.
Osmo 2K Wood Oil provides a warm, natural finish and ensures even colouring while keeping the grain visible. Treated surfaces are easy to clean and refresh with recommended Osmo products.
Choose Osmo 2K Wood Oil for a durable, elegant finish and flawless results, while reducing labour time thanks to its single-coat application. Ideal for your wood floor projects where finish quality cannot be compromised!
Features
- 2-component matte-finish oil
- Only one coat required
- Available in 10 colours, low odour
- Formula based on linseed oil, carnauba and candelilla
- Resistant to splashes of liquids such as water, cola, and wine
- * Max. 50 g/L VOC, high solids content
- Extremely durable and hard-wearing, dirt-resistant
- For furniture, floors, woodwork, food-contact surfaces, children’s toys
- Can be spot-repaired and refreshed without sanding
How to maintain
Surfaces treated with 2K Wood Oil are easy to maintain:
1- Remove coarse dirt with a broom or vacuum.
2- Use the Concentrated Cleaning Care liquid soap to clean the surface with a damp mop (wrung out, not dripping!).
3- To refresh, deep-clean surfaces, and achieve a more satin finish, use Osmo Cleaning Care Wax as needed. After drying, polish this layer of Osmo Care Wax.
Do not use leftover product past the expiry date, and dispose of it properly. Shelf life: up to 2 years or more if the container is kept dry and tightly closed. Any remaining mixed product cannot be stored or reused.
* A natural oil product containing less than 100 g/L is considered zero VOC in Canada.
Available Colors
Available Colors
* Displayed colors may vary depending on screen, wood grain, texture, porosity, as well as preparation and application method. We encourage you to perform a test on a small surface beforehand to ensure the accuracy of the desired color.
Custom colours, mixing to be done by the customer
How to apply
Preparation
For the two-component product:
- Osmo 2K Wood Oil is not ready to use, because the Osmo Hardener (only) must be added.
- Do not thin with anything else.
- Add the hardener only at the time of application (8:1 ratio) and mix both components well.
- Once both components are thoroughly mixed, pot life is approx. 3–4 h.
The hardener quantity is already pre-measured in the appropriate 375 mL and 1 L containers. Simply pour it into the Osmo 2K oil container and mix well. Custom colours can be created using our special colour recipes as a guide, or by experimenting yourself.
Tool cleaning: With Osmo Cleaner/Thinner (aromatic-free).
For surface preparation:
- The wood surface must be clean, sanded, dry, and at a temperature around 20°C.
- Check the wood moisture content; it must be max. 20% (beware of new wood freshly planed or jointed).
- Completely remove old varnishes and lacquers by sanding.
- Fill small cracks, joints, or holes in the wood with a wood repair filler or pore filler in a colour as close as possible to bare wood.
- Sand the wood surface thoroughly, starting with a coarse grit (to open the wood pores well) and then finishing with 120–150 grit using an electric orbital sander.
- Thoroughly remove sanding dust with a broom or vacuum before applying the oil to the surface.
- Since the result will be influenced by various factors and depends, among other things, on the wood’s characteristics, perform an application test.
Application
Floors
1- Add the hardener only at the time of application (8:1 ratio) and mix both components well. Important: once the hardener and 2K Wood Oil are mixed, the product is usable for only 3 to 4 hours. After that, the product must be disposed of in accordance with local chemical waste regulations.
2- Apply Osmo 2K Wood Oil thinly to the floor with a double-blade trowel, or standing with the professional trowel. On bevelled floors (gaps between boards): apply 2K Wood Oil in thin sections using an Osmo microfibre roller, without filling the joints, so that any wet oil absorbed into the open gap does not later rise back to the surface.
3- Do not wipe the applied oil immediately. Wait and let the oil penetrate into the wood for about 20 to 40 minutes.
4- Work and rub the oil into the wood with a single-disc floor buffer fitted with a white or beige pad to level it across the surface.
5- Allow to dry (12–24 h at 23°C) only once the oil is perfectly polished and levelled.
6- Ensure the room is well ventilated for the next 24 hours. Lower temperatures or higher humidity may extend drying time.
Full cure time: Allow 6 days for the surface to fully cure before damp mopping or placing rugs/mats on the surface.
Furniture
1- Apply 2K Wood Oil thinly with an Osmo microfibre roller and remove excess with a non-abrasive white pad, e.g., Osmo White SuperPad or similar.
2- Wait about 20–40 minutes for the oil to penetrate into the wood.
3- Using a non-abrasive white pad, work the oil into the wood and even out the surface with a non-abrasive white pad such as the Osmo SuperPad, or with a hand polisher and a white pad.
4- Let the surface dry for about 12 hours and ensure good ventilation for the next 24 hours.
Tips:
If marks remain due to applying too much oil, the single-disc machine may leave marks because of this excess product. Turn the pad over or replace it with a new one and continue polishing until the marks disappear.
Precautions:
Containers holding oil mixed with hardener must finish reacting (approx. 12–16 h) to prevent pressure from building up in the can. To avoid any potential pressure build-up in the container, let the oil/hardener mixture fully react before closing the lid again (about 12 to 16 hours).
Safety notice:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may form when sprayed. Do not breathe aerosols or mists. Caution: wash used cloths immediately after use or store them in an airtight container (risk of ignition).
QA
Q1 – What is special about the Osmo 2K Wood Oil hardener?
A- The advanced formulation of Osmo 2K Wood Oil requires less than half the hardener compared to other single-coat systems. This means it covers more and releases fewer fumes and irritants for a healthier finish.
Q2- I can’t quite find the oil shade I want for my project—can I mix colours?
A- Yes! The ten coloured variants and the clear variant of 2K Wood Oil can be mixed together for unlimited colour possibilities.
Q3- I need to do touch-ups on yesterday’s work. Can I use the mix from the day before by adding solvent?
A- No, any remaining mixed product cannot be stored or reused once 3 to 4 hours have passed. When the hardener and oil are mixed and the time limit is exceeded, the product is no longer usable. Do not attempt to thin it, even with Osmo Cleaner and Thinner, which is intended for cleaning application tools. The product must therefore be disposed of in accordance with local chemical waste regulations.
Q4- Is Osmo 2K Wood Oil only recommended for finishing residential floors?
A- It is recommended for many projects: stairs, furniture surfaces (including oily and resinous hardwoods), as well as demanding commercial interiors such as schools, restaurants, and other public interiors. Perfect for projects that must comply with LEED standards for better indoor air quality since 2K Wood Oil is certified low-emission and solvent-free.
Q5- Can I use a water-and-vinegar mix to wash surfaces oiled with Osmo 2K Wood Oil?
A- No, this mixture is not recommended for washing and could affect your wood protective finish if used frequently. First, remove coarse dirt with a broom or vacuum. Then use the Concentrated Cleaning Care liquid soap to clean the surface with a wrung-out damp mop.

















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