Osmo UV-Protection Oil Tints Light Red Cedar 750ml

Wood surface must be clean, dry and frost-free (moisture content max. 20%). UV-Protection-Oil Tints is ready to use. Do not thin. Stir well using a flat stirring stick or spatula before use. Ideally, surfaces are sanded no finer than a P120 grit grade of sand paper. Sanding to finer grades will reduce required absorbency.
If possible, and if the wood is absorbent, please apply first coat to all sides before installation. Fresh wood containing natural wood ingredients /extractives (eg:  Cedar, Teak, Mahogany or Iroko) are often less absorbent and need to weather off first before applying the product. Please refer to website ‘Suitability’ section for more details. Weathering helps ingredient rich wood become more absorbent and the wood finish adheres optimally.

For renovation works, clean old microporous stains thoroughly – if necessary sand lightly. Clean and restore already greyed or weathered wood at the same time with Osmo Wood Reviver Power-Gel. Old paints and lacquers must be completely removed. As a general rule, wear a dust mask during sanding works. To maintain absorbency, avoid sanding surfaces finer than a P120 grit. Weather ingredient rich wood after sanding.
The finished surface is influenced by several factors, including the condition of the wood. Therefore, a trial application is always required, especially for unfamiliar surfaces.

Soft wood species like Pine or Spruce are more prone to blue stain, rot and insects. If desired, pre-treat these soft woods if possible on all sides with Osmo WR Base Coat.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

With Osmo Flat Brush or Osmo Microfibre Roller, apply thinly along the wood grain and spread well.
Allow to dry for approx. 12 hours under good ventilation.
Then apply the second coat.
Alternatively the second coat can also be carried out with UV-Protection-Oil Extra Clear.
When recoating colour treated surfaces, or for renovation works, one coat applied to the clean and dry surface is usually sufficient.

Top Tips:

1. Stir well using a flat stirring stick or spatula. Failure to mix the colour and all ingredients could lead to an increased patchiness.
2. Ideally the new surface will be finished to a final P120 grit sand paper grade. This is the optimal grade for applying Osmo UV Protection-Oils.
3. For ingredient-rich wood species (eg: Cedar, Iroko, Teak, Mahogany etc.), please allow 12 weeks weathering prior to application. Weathering will improve absorbency for the Osmo product to penetrate in to the wood. If the wood has greyed after weathering, use Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel to refresh the colour once more. Avoid refreshing colour through sanding as this will reveal fresh wood ingredients, and the surface will need to be weathered once more.
4. Osmo UV Protection-Oil Tints 429 Natural is not recommended for use on ingredient-rich (dark/reddish) wood species because it is visible as slightly white chalky surface. A trial application is always recommended.
5. Over application of Osmo UV Protection-Oil Tints 429 Natural may lead to the inherent white pigments becoming visible. The product may appear more white on very textured / rough sawn surfaces. Remove excess white before allowing the surface to dry.
6. UV-Protection Oils perform optimally on vertically structured timber. For horizontal sections there will be more maintenance. On horizontal sections, ensure at least a 15 degree angle to facilitate water run-off. Sharp edges must be rounded (radius > 2 mm).
7. Over application and/or low ventilation can increase the drying times.
8. UV rays from the sun help to break down protective lignin surrounding the fibres in the wood. Moisture also helps to deplete the lignin and the wood fibres begin to grey naturally. Osmo UV-Protection Oils delay the greying effect 12 x more effectively than bare timber.
9. Osmo UV-Protection-Oil Tints are furnished with active biocides to help protect the film coating against the effects from mould, algae and fungal attack. The added biocides do not prevent mould, algae and fungal growth forming on the coating.
10. Some timbers like Oak and Chestnut are notoriously rich in natural tannins and these ingredients can blacken surfaces when exposed to moisture, sunlight and iron oxides (eg from wire wool). Horizontal sections are more prone to discolouration whereby moisture can accumulate then escape through a breathable coating like Osmo. As the moisture escapes it lowers the risk of warping however, natural tannins can migrate to the surface and cause some staining. To help reduce this, try to clean the first signs of tannin spots away from the coating with a damp cloth. Over time, the tannins will deplete and the discolouration will be less problematic. Choosing a darker coloured Osmo UV-Protection oil tint can also help to mask discolouration.
11. Many wood species (eg Larch) contain water-soluble coloured extractives which may leach out naturally when weathered. Bare weathered wood can often be refreshed using Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel prior to treatment. Always trial apply first.

Additional Information:

1. Approx. coverage: 18m²/L with one coat
2. No. of coats: 2
3. Ideal application temperature: +10°C to 35°C
4. Drying time: 12hrs.
5. Sizes: 0.125L, 0.750L, 2.5L

All exterior woods grey into a patina colour over time, however UV-Protection Oil Tints have been developed to maintain the wood’s natural colour with the use of pigments to optimally match the wood’s natural characteristics.

Ideal for windows, doors, cladding, fencing and other vertically structured joinery (not recommended for completely flat surfaces such as decking).

Natural oil-based and microporous ( breathable) finish does not crack, flake, peel or blister. Water and dirt resistant, moisture regulating and reduces wood swelling and shrinkage.