Osmo FAQ:

• Q: Whoa! Could you help me make sense of Osmo? I don’t even know how to begin!
  A: Our introductory guide to Osmo’s major product lines is here and our guide to the best methods of application is here.
• Q: What’s the difference between Polyx Satin 3043 and Polyx Satin 3054?
  A: As noted above, Osmo has two Satin Polyx Oils - 3043 and 3054. 3043 is the original European formulation and 3054 was developed for the North American market. 3054 has a bit more solids than 3043, which has a little more solvent. Some Osmo customers have said they find 3043 a bit easier to apply but others who have used both products don’t see much difference. They both will provide the same sheen. 3043 is a thinner product that can more easily be brushed and rolled in.
• Q: Which is better, Top Oil or Polyx?
  A: Both products have advantages. If you are concerned about direct food contact, you might want the product that has food contact certification. Top Oil comes in a .5L size can with a screw-off lid, whereas Polyx comes in a paint-style can in .125L, .75L and 2.5L sizes. Top Oil costs more per oz than Polyx-Oil.
• Q: What’s the best way to apply Osmo products?
  A: Another complicated question worthy of its own section! Click here to explore this topic.
• Q: Is it pronounced POL-X or POLLY -X?
  A: You can pronounce it however you like! We know what you’re talking about. To be honest, different people here pronounce it in different ways.
• Q: What are my best options for staining or dyeing the wood a certain color with Osmo products?
  A: Osmo has two pigmented interior wood product lines in the US, Oil Stain and Wood Wax Finish. Osmo had two other lines, Tints and Pro Color Oil, that have been discontinued. (We still have a very limited supply of Pro Color Oil.) These pigmented options can be used either as a base coat and topped by Poiyx Oil or Top Oil, or mixed into the Polyx or Top Oil as a tint. If you are choosing the tint option, make sure that you choose a simple, replicable ratio and write it down so that you can use the “recipe” again. As with all aspects of finishing, the better informed you are with samples (same wood and same conditions) the likelier you are to be please with your ultimate results.
• Q: How durable is Osmo?
  A: Osmo has been used for the airport flooring at Gardemoen Airport in Oslo, Norway, among many high traffic areas. Our customers have used it for their floors, dining tables, bar tops, counter tops, bathroom vanities and other high action surfaces - and have been delighted with its durability.
• Q: Why do I see different products on certain YouTube videos than what I see on your site?
  A: Osmo is an international product - in addition to Osmo Germany, there’s Osmo UK, Osmo Thailand, Osmo New Zealand, etc. - with a different mix in different countries. Even Osmo Canada has different products than Osmo USA does.

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