How to re finish a timber worktop with Osmo

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We remove all the existing finish from this solid oak work top in a utility room and set about re finishing surface with Osmo Polyx Oil. We used a small festool sander connected to a dust extractor to make light work of removing the existing finish and taking out the black stained rings that where also there.
We then gave a first coat of Osmo Polyx Oil and allowed it to dry over night.
The next day we gave it a second coat and the finish was really nice, I really like the ease of using Osmo Polyx oil and I have used it for several small jobs recently, even if you have no experience of applying good quality wood finishes then this will be easy for you!!! give it a go!!

[TYLERCONSTRUCTION]

The application of the first coat was oddly satisfying

[MrQuasar]

Hi Robin,
Always enjoyed your vids but as a decorator have got to point out a few things which might help you in the future. Firstly never use any product straight out of the tin, always decant the finish into a painters kettle, either a plastic one or a steel one. The reason for this is if the brush picks up any dust or other particles of old finish then you don’t contaminate the entire tin of product and spoil an otherwise good finish !
Secondly always start the new finish on a worktop at the back or the furthest point away that way you won’t be leaning on freshly painted- varnished surfaces also any fluff or dust on you or your clothing won’t drop on to your wet, already coated surfaces!! Very good channel though mate always learn something new .
Btw I am a master decorator and used to work at the Grosvenor House hotel on London’s Park Lane for 28 years

[OsmoUK]

Great Video Robin - Thank you for sharing!
The worktop has been given a new lease of life!

[marksmith]

Good stuff that Osmo. Recently did a whole renovation and used it on doors, handrails, newel posts. Basically anywhere we weren't painting.

[jaysexton]

Try using white scotch brite pads next time.... lays it on a little thinner so needs a couple more coats but burnishes in between coasts so no need to de-nib! The finish is amazing and no brush streaks

[leeshilling]

Oxalic acid gets rid of those black rings as well, but then it will bleach the wood back to its original colour, like a reset. Top work Robin. Never used Osmo but I will deffo give it a try!

[eowenspa]

I’ve just done my prime oak worktop sanded to 80 to let Magic oil 2 k penetrate. It’s very good indeed and any bits that fall are not a problem as it penetrates into the wood and when dry any bits just brush off Then you can sand finer It’s the best wood product l have ever used. Low VOCs too makes it worktop safe

[DelH]

Osmo is one of the better finishes, it just works. Put this on a handmade oak staircase & looks the same as the day it was fitted.

[richardslater]

Thanks Robin. I am a rank amateur woodworker who has struggled with wood finishes for ages. Having seen this video, I tried some. It has change my life😀. Brilliant stuff, easy to use and apply with the best finish of anything I have tried. Thanks again Robin.

[nigeltue]

A brilliant product like you I use it on most of my wood

[ljones]

I need to do mine at home, built my own kitchen and put a lot of hours into it. Poured my heart and soul into finishing the oak worktops too, used Morrells pure Tung Oil and it didnt last, it was terrible, soul destroying. Thanks for the tips Robin, I've been putting it off for a while now.

[paul]

The use of a card scraper before sanding really helps the sandpaper from clogging up.

[michealdelroy]

Lol who would dislike this video. Keep up the good work Robin

[michaelwilliams]

The Osmo breathable paints are very durable too and good at covering on bare wood. I haven’t used the oil, but I will now you’ve recommended it

[robmaule]

Nice product I must try it.

I think it’s time for an intro to your apprentice Robin, we’ve seen lots of him but we should meet him too I think.

[Tom-hlwc]

I bought and used the Festool application set the other day. Very impressed with the results it produces.

[VPropaneBurner]

Our oak kitchen worktop was supplied with WOCA worktop oil. It hasn't stood up very well despite having 3 coats when I first installed it. I'll be using Osmo next time. I've had excellent results with Osmo door oil on oak veneered doors.

[Samfarrelly]

Love osmo products. Another top video 👍

[planespeaking]

You could use oxalic acid to bleach out the water stains. Buy it in powder form, it's very cheap. Saves on some sanding.

[mikestock]

Robin, thanks for all the tips and information you've been providing. Does anybody know if this treatment would be be any good for a dining table?