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.
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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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[@EagleWH99]

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).

[@isyt1]

Do you use that for decks too?

[@EagleWH99]

@@isyt1 Yes

[@ap9983]

Hi Would this be a good option for feather edged fence? Newly installed and I want to try keep the colour. ? Thanks

[@tjbrison]

Great video, hows the Owatrol holding up ?

[@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!

[@colinchick2692]

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

[@TheRestorationCouple]

She thinks she owns the place!

[@adrianeaton8391]

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.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Yeah decking oil is much more likely to hold fine, this one is for decking and joinery so should behave the same.

[@jamesorr1200]

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

[@isyt1]

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.

[@Rob-zf2cv]

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

[@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.

[@54mgtf22]

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

[@SconHeadVideos]

What brand do you use?

[@coppulor6500]

Would you mind sharing the name of the product you use? Pleeeeeeez 😊

[@jimgeelan5949]

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.

[@noel213ify]

How did it go for you? It's the product holding up well?

[@mobeenahmed2271]

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

[@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.

[@bhartimistry1341]

Hello Last July I had partial silicone based white rendering in between Cedar cladding done at the front of my house. I have had the osmo oil put onto the cedar cladding when it rained my white render is getting stained is it the osmo oil with the tint causing the stain or the cedar itself. Also I was advised not to do anything by the builder like oil or painting the cedar as it has its own natural oils. is that correct especially as the cladding is long term and being a west facing all the element of the weather hit the front. Can you advise if the osmo uv protection oil ( clear satin) could have reacted with the cedar in order for my redder to get stained when the rain fell.

[@gca259]

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 ;-)

[@noel213ify]

Not with this brand, leave them out all year long!

[@joeskinnard5698]

Hi, I am looking to apply a finish / coating to a plywood plyometric box for protection as it might be used outside, but need something that won’t leave a slippery or slick finish, as the box will be used for jumping on during exercise (with potentially damp shoes etc). Does anyone have a recommendation of something that might be suitable? Thanks

[@coffeefortwosolly]

It’s raining here in Suffolk again as I type ..but furniture looked good ready for sun or rain 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣did you get the stain out of the chair? 😜🙋🏻‍♀️💕🇬🇧jane

[@robertmellalieu9523]

Glad I watched this as I’m about to put in a beech kitchen worktop. Was considering osmo but will now use the penetrating oil. Thanks What would you recommend?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

For worktops I use Osmo PolyX oil satin nearly every time. Their top oil also works well, just the external products that are not as good IMO.

[@none-qq9lg]

Would this be suitable for a newly built shed?

[@joshuabray37]

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.

[@jodirauth8847]

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.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

No fortunately not. Foxes at night but daytime is relatively safe and we only let them out when home.

[@dougsaunders8109]

Summer, you mean rain ☔️ season! 🤓

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Yep, should be more worried about waterproofing than UV! 🙄

[@charlieyarwood]

Have you ever used rustins decking oil on your furniture?

[@raywilson3166]

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

[@fredsmith8897]

Video bombed by the rabbit, sorry Tim we're you trying to tell us something? 🐰

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

Remember if you can do it yourself. I guess you did manage to buy the furniture yourself 😂 😇

[@losttheplot26]

Darker the colour better the UV protection.

[@michaelward4847]

Typical tradesman workbench Tim, any horizontal surface gets covered with tools, and other stuff. Some times it makes you wonder where it all comes from. Look after the family and stay safe

[@StayPuffedMarsh]

hav eyou got an update on your furniture? how does it look. They say to re-stain every 18 months with owatrol

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Been out all year, probably needs another coat this summer. Little worn on top surface where rain and uv had been most so may give a very light rub back to clean before next coat.

[@blong0]

Any chance of a review 1 year on?

[@WATCHTHEHOP]

NEWSFLASH: Tim completes project that we can all emulate !! Just finished giving my south facing timber clad wall (inspired by yours) 2 coats of that very product after a lot of online research. Surprised by how much the 'clear' tinted the timber (more than I hoped) but we'll see how it weathers. Owatrol do lots of timber treatments and their Irish agents Igoe Paints are very helpful.

[@JB-ud2fr]

Hows your fence faired? Im in two minds wether to get the owatrol?

[@WATCHTHEHOP]

@@JB-ud2fr very happy with it but does need annual coating following initial 2 coats first time out.

[@Alan-lm4nd]

what do you recommend for kitchen worktops?

[@pumpkinhead456]

Osmo oil :) the title of this video is a little misleading, you just need to buy the correct oil for the application. Osmo is excellent.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Osmo Top oil. That’s the correct name to besure you get the food safe kitchen counter top product

[@broadsword6650]

Any reason not to use teak oil?

[@pumpkinhead456]

No reason at all

[@iowapipe]

Something to remember: teak oil isn’t made from teak. It is any number of combinations of other oils and solvents, with varying additives. While they may make claims about UV resistance, some are better than others (like all products).

[@jackbird6325]

I rate the music in this one !!

[@Rolandpgbrooks]

Another great video but disapointed to learn you didn't make the furniture.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

I know me too. I will make some, but Jo wanted some THIS year and they were way down my list of things to do so we caved, but they were made in the Uk and look top notch so thankful they are quality and not a waste of money. 🙈

[@Rolandpgbrooks]

@@TheRestorationCouple and now you have a pattern :-)

[@ap9983]

Hi wondering if someone can help. Would this be a good option for feather edged fence? Newly installed and I want to try keep the colour.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Rough sawn timber will used much more oil but no reason why it wouldn’t work.

[@nigelbullock9039]

No belts n braces Tim..?

[@pascalbriand9987]

What!! Did I hear you right? You didn't build this outdoor furniture.... soooo disappointing. Lol.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

I am a little disappointed with you, buying furniture that you are quite capable to make yourself. Having said that I understand why you bought against making your own, the amount of time it would have taken against to cost of the item, in these post covid times you would be challenged to buy the wood for the amount you paid for the furniture.