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Osmo Polyx-Oil Original

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A hardwax oil that soaks in like oil and protects like a topcoat. Two thin coats give a hand-rubbed look that you can spot-repair years later.

  • Hardwax oil: penetrates and leaves a thin protective wax layer
  • Two thin coats — no sanding between coats
  • Spot-repairable without stripping the whole piece
  • Satin and matte sheens available
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  • Tested in our shop before we recommend it

What we like
  • Natural, low-sheen look that flatters walnut and oak
  • Very little goes a long way
  • Scratches can be blended in later
Watch out for
  • Expensive up front
  • Long dry time between coats (8–10 hours)

A hardwax oil that soaks in like oil and protects like a topcoat. Two thin coats give a hand-rubbed look that you can spot-repair years later.

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