NEW EXTERNAL WOOD OIL - Finding a replacement for failing OSMO

Time to try a new wood finish for external projects. With some products having limitations on horizontal surfaces I am trying a couple of oils that have been recommended to us over the years. This test is Owatrol textrol.

In addition, I will be creating a controlled test of a few products and monitoring over the coming months and years, more on that in a future video.

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[tjbrison]

Great video, hows the Owatrol holding up ?

[Rob-zfcv]

Tried searching for a follow up to this on your channel. Its been a couple of years now, how would you rate this product?

[EagleWH]

This is pretty much the stuff and brand we use on wooden boats in Norway. We do it wet-on-wet until the wood doesn't soak up any more oil, then wipe off the excess. There's also a topcoat of the same brand that makes it hold up even better over time. Owatrol D1(oil) and D2 (topcoat).

[isyt]

07:15 At the risk of being annoying, it’s called oxalic acid, not oxcilic acid.

Anyway, I’ve had decent results on my garden bench with Dulux Trade Yacht Varnish. It’s pricey though but it does go far. Oil does look better than varnish I think though, but this stuff supposedly lasts 3 years.

[jewdd]

Osmo says you need to use their decking oil for flat or horizontal surfaces like tables and decks instead of their uv resistant one

[jamesorr]

Just wondering how this has held up since posting? I’m trying to choose a finish for an outdoor tabletop.

[globalste]

I’ve had the exact problem on bench seats with Osmo, been looking for something else, may give this a try as it seems to give a nice finish!

[AlexKost-tqbj]

Osmo makes a 'decking oil' product which is meant for exactly what you're doing. It comes pigmented if you want to renew color and add UV protection, or in a clear which nourishes the wood but doesn't stain it, it unfortunately doesn't have UV protection. Can't have it all from a chemical perspective b/c it's hard to make clear durable UV protectants which are durable. Hence why the Osmo you have is only designed for vertical surfaces that won't have water on them and won't be abraded.

[adrianeaton]

I've used osmo decking oil and it's been great on horizontal surfaces where rain and snow does sit. Lasts 2-3 years before needing recoat but it is our main walkway so gets lots of use. No flaking so easy to recoat with just a wash down first.

[arthusiast]

Hi, am getting red cedar wood fence panels in my back yard, do you think it needs to be sanded, before I apply the oil. I mean it is required for brand new installation as there is no wear or outdoor exposure yet. Any advice appreciated.

[colinchick]

Your rabbit supervisor doesnt look impressed but I think it looks great!

[raywilson]

Hang on a second. It silvered and greyed already? Did you use Osmo UV?

[jimgeelan]

Imm, living by the sea is a hole new ball game, gates and other timber things like-front door, garage door and planters made off oak, they don’t like osmo oil, I’m using it on all internal no problems but having to redcoat every year on external vertical surfaces and having to remake horizontal surfaces.ill give this stuff a go.

[jodirauth]

The finish is beautiful. My husband built is a beautiful white table 2 years ago and we finished it with spar marine finish. It has done beautiful job of protecting our table.
I see your chicken and rabbits can rome free in your back yard. Dont you have predators that prey on these animals? We here in Ohio could never let's those animals rome anytime due to hawks, falcons, eagles, raccoons, and coyotes.

[mgtf]

In Australia where UV is off the chart, I use water based decking oil on outdoor furniture. It gives the longest life here.

[charlieyarwood]

Have you ever used rustins decking oil on your furniture?

[mobeenahmed]

Hi nice chairs where did u buy the garden furniture from?

[gca]

Working for an Architects practice on social housing refurbishment projects in London, Osmo products were often specified for treating hardwood handrails etc. As I recall it was usually the black/dark brown stuff. Domestic garden furniture is best protected by putting it in a shed when you've finished the BBQing ;-)

[joshuabray]

Question... Is the issue from water, from sun, or from both? I just built some "outdoor" furniture (a sofa and 2 chairs, and in a few days, a coffee table). They are under a covered porch. They won't have direct rain, but will get the occasional splash in heavy rain. So, rain/water isn't too much of an issue. My main concern is sun. They will get about 4 to 6 hours of direct sun. I finished with 3 coats of the OSMO UV protection oil. I have ordered the Blacktail Studios N3 Ceramic coating to apply to the horizontal services (mostly the arm rests and the coffee table top for the coffee table I am about to make). Blacktail studios says the Ceramic coating is good for outdoors too.

[CyberTower]

Nice wooden seats! Are these self-build? Looking for something similar :) Seems like I was too quick in asking, after completing the video, I've got my answer.