Unlock the Secret to a Perfect Finish: Osmo Oil Application 101

Osmo oil is a great DIY option for your live edge coffee and dining tables. It is food safe and once cured is very durable!
In this episode we are covering how we apply Osmo Oil Top Oil in our shop. Over the years We have tried several times to follow the manufacturers directions without good results. After several customers came to us with the same complaints we decided to do a How-To to show our methods.
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[@anothersimone8413]

Thank you for making this simple. I was afraid to start until I watched this and learned that the rags didn't have to be something I had to special order. Just finished the first coat. Easy, and happily surprised that the fumes aren't too intense for my dining room.

[@Wood2Art]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Hopefully, this inspires you to keep going.

[@jah-leah]

This was surprisingly calming

[@Wood2Art]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@laurenemaloney6062]

thank you for your tutorial. keeping it simple is best and you nailed it!

[@Wood2Art]

Glad it was helpful!

[@georges8348]

The finish doesn't make the man. The man makes the finish.

[@wonderworld4056]

Thanks for your video and explanations. Ps your table is beautiful

[@Wood2Art]

Thank you! 😊

[@mervhawkins6127]

Simple. Love it. Good presentation. When you say “scuff it up a bit” between 1st and 2nd coat what do you mean ?

[@Wood2Art]

We normally use a 400 grit which hava foam back for a light sanding or steel wool to "scuff" The goal is to smooth out any wood fiber burs or imperfections before applying another layer. let us know if you have any other questions!

[@slicksheffler2019]

Does it matter what the rag is made of? What do you recommend? Thanks, Scott

[@Wood2Art]

We use a terry cloth or a microfiber without issue.

[@rixZR2]

Great video and thanks. Can Osmo be layered on top on existing finishes like Rubio or other hard wax finishes?

[@Wood2Art]

I'm sure there's plenty of people who will disagree, but honestly, I've scuffed up poly finishes before and gave it a refresh with osmo. Looks great every time. I've also applied over odies and rubio several times with no issue. The key is to get an even scuff. Lightly float that orbital sander with 220, wipe the dust off, and apply just like the video. Keep the fingerprints off for a week and your g2g.

[@gabrielklema6678]

Hi. Do u use same method for bathroom under sink slab? Thanx

[@Wood2Art]

Yes we do

[@Edmonton98]

Stupid question… What kind of rags do you use? And do you clean them or just throw them out? BTW, you video made my life applying this much simpler! Thank You!

[@Wood2Art]

Pretty much any rag will work though I would avoid micro fibers. My personal favorite is Terry cloth rags. and we just throw out. Never seen one of these rags flash off as it does not contain linseed although with any oil based product in rags, we like to soak them in water to be safe before disposal

[@Centannicocktails]

Nice video! Question.. My new Maple countertops arrived. I have food grade high quality mineral oil. Can I use the Top Oil in a few months over the mineral oil??

[@adamandlorraine]

I like the technique but I feel a little like I'm wasting the product. Pour on, wipe 90% off and throw the rag. I've never tried the alternative of leaving it on as a wet film coating. Osmo tin directions say brush or roller it on and leave to dry. Surely that would stay sticky for days?

[@Wood2Art]

Exactly. We have not managed to roll it on and leave it to dry and it not be a sticky mess a week later. This is just a hybrid version of Odies oil and Rubio Directions that we have good luck with. I wouldn't say your wasting 90 percent of the product. If you keep wet buffing the initial pour out I would say most of it absorbs into the wood and gets buffed in. Dry buffing should only be picking up the excess oil not most of it.

[@W-4RR4NT]

What's the secret to the nice plums in the blue epoxy of that table?

[@Wood2Art]

Good Question! With Deep Pour and Mica Powder as the pigment, on projects with respectable size it will naturally heat up casing this "plumming" effect. when it cures and hardens it freezes the image. After sanding off an 1/8'' it reveals this look which is super cool and very predictable.

[@melbournedroneflights]

Great video but I don’t know if I needed the ASMR with the strong eye contact 😅

[@Wood2Art]

You know what they say, a little eye contact goes a long way! 😅

[@ibitaRaptor]

THe instructions does suck on the can

[@Wood2Art]

I've even seen osmo comment on bigger creators videos about not wiping off the excess or buffing it in but in 2 years of working with the stuff I can't tell you how many times customers call up complaining its still gummy a week later. "Did you follow the way we showed you in person or did you read the can directions? "