No. of coats required
2 (no primer)
Renovation: 1 coat 
 
Coverage
= approx. 12 m², two coats
= approx. 20 m², one coat

Can sizes
0.375 litres; 0.75 litres; 2.5 litres;
10 litres; 25 litres
Larger volumes please enquire.

Preparation
The wood, cork or OSB surface must be clean and dry (maximum moisture content 20 %).
Small dents and holes in the wood can be filled with Osmo Woodfiller. Only apply on frost free surface. Clean or lightly sand old micro-porous finishes.
Remove old varnishes (with Osmo PAINT REMOVER or by sanding).
If required, sand with fine grain before application (grain max. 150), remove dust carefully.
For wood tending to attract blue stain in moist surroundings (e.g. pine) a pre-treatment (all sides if possible) with biocide-free wax impregnation Osmo WOOD PROTECTOR is recommended.

Compatibility
Osmo Polyx-Oil The original Hardwax Oil can be applied over all Osmo Waxes, Osmo WOOD PROTECTOR and Osmo CLEAR OIL FINISH.

Corrosion
In rooms of high humidity the use of galvanised, non-oxidising nails and fasteners is recommended.

Method of application
Osmo Polyx-Oil The original Hardwax Oil is ready to use. Please do not thin - stir well.
Wood floors
Apply with a stiff, tight quality brush or floor brush with tight fine bristles, e.g. Osmo HAND BRUSH (100 mm), Osmo FLOOR BRUSH 230 mm or a commercial brushing machine.
Apply first coat thinly, thoroughly and evenly along wood grain. Remove surplus. Leave to dry over night (at least 8-10 hours) ensuring good ventilation.
Apply second coat as above. Remove surplus and leave to dry at least 8-10 hours. Ventilate well. A further treatment of the floor is not necessary.

When thoroughly dry, the surface can be polished with hand polisher or polishing machine.
If a more satin finish is desired, apply Osmo LIQUID WAX CLEANER (also available as Spray) thinly and polish after drying (for small areas use Osmo POLISHING PAD).

When using a commercial brushing machine please follow instructions of manufacturer.

2. Cork floors
Due to the extreme absorption power of this highly elastic natural material we recommend the following procedure:
Apply first coat very thinly with a broad varnish scraper (the Polyx-Oil The original Hardwax Oil will
immediately be absorbed by the cork surface).
Leave to dry for a least 24 hours (if possible longer) - ensure good ventilation.
Apply second coat very thinly with a roller of foamed plastics. Remove with cloth immediately any excess of finish (edges). Leave to dry for at least 24 hours.
Small areas of cork flooring can also be treated by brush (Osmo HAND BRUSH). Please make sure to apply very thinly.
Cork tiles are best treated before laying in order to avoid overlapping treatment of edges which would lead to prolonged drying times.
A cork floor treated with Osmo Polyx-Oil The original Hardwax Oil will get a robust, elastic and wear-resistant surface which will harden further over 2-3 weeks.

Cleaning of tools
With Osmo Brush Cleaner (benzene-free) or white spirit.

Drying time
At least 8-10 hours - provide good ventilation (Osmo wood finishes dry by oxidation and therefore need air).
Dust dry - after approx. 6 hours.
For cork surfaces the drying time can be 24 hours or longer. 
 
Maintenance
For daily maintenance a duster, mop or vacuum cleaner will be sufficient. An electric floor polisher is very useful.
Floors treated with Osmo Polyx-Oil The original Hardwax Oil can be cleaned with water (containing Osmo WASH AND CARE).

For persistent stains, remove with Osmo LIQUID WAX CLEANER (also available as Spray). This will also revive the appearance of the surface.
When the surface becomes a little dull apply a thin coat of Osmo Polyx-Oil The original Hardwax Oil and wipe with cloth or electric floor polisher. Clean floor (as above) prior to re-finishing.

Renovation
For renovation apply a thin coat of Osmo Polyx-Oil The original Hardwax Oil on clean, dry floor. This is also possible in hard used areas. No repair marks will be visible.

Storage
Can be stored up to 5 years or longer if can is full and tightly closed. If thickened by frost, it will regain its consistency under normal temperatures within 24 - 36 hours.

Ingredients
50-60 % solids (High Solid)
Base: natural vegetables oils and waxes (sunflower oil, soy- bean oil, thistle oil, - carnauba and candellila wax), paraffines.
Additives: siccatives (drying agents) and water-repellent additives.
Solvents: disaromatized white spirit (benzenefree - in compliance with purity demands of the European pharmacopoeia).

Full declaration of ingredients upon request. 

Technical Data
Specific gravity
(Density): 0.89 g/cm³
Viscosity: thixotropic, creamy
Odour: low odour (vegetable oil), odourless when dry.
Flashpoint: Flashpoint Setaflash ASTM D >55°C

Caution
Keep out of reach of children.Do not fill into containers normally used for food and drink.Do not bring into contact with drinks, victuals and animal food. Work in areas with good ventilation. Contains 2-Butanonoxime. May produce an allergic reaction. The dried Polyx-Oil is safe for human, animal and plant.
In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Caution: Wash out any used cloth immediately or store in a airtight container (danger of spontaneous-combustion). Dried surface is hardly flammable according to TL A - 053.
Fire characteristics in compliance with demands of German DIN 4102 (fire conduct of building materials and components) class B 2 (normal inflammability).