Oak stairs, Osmo

[saab9002]

Good evening all,
I am having replacement stair newel posts, handrail and spindles in oak fitted and have been getting conflicting suggestions on what Osmo oil to use, we want a matt finish and keep the wood light but there seems to be so different types, so far I think we've narrowed it down to either Osmo 3033 or 3062. Which one would you suggest if either?
regards Chris

 

[SFK]

From those two numbers 3062 as it is clear (and Matt) so will keep colour of wood.

Although to mess it up my preference is 3032 - Clear Satin.

Remember, with osmo, make sure it is applied in thin layers. (I wipe it on with a cloth and then wipe off excess). Thick layers do not dry.

 

[saab9002]

Thanks for the quick reply SKF and for the useful tip about thin layers

 

[opps]

I was talking to a guy in the pub the other day who told me that he applies Osmo with those white webrax scouring pads. He says it spreads the oil much further than rags/etc.

I am in the pub at the moment so can't turn the volume up on my laptop but I have found the YouTuber's videos to be helpful in the past.

 

[SFK]

Yep - used those too.
Micro cloths.
And the blue cloths.
Anything that is lint free.

Key thing that I found is apply thin coats, and wipe on - wipe off ensuring no thick bits.

 

[saab9002]

I've bought 3062 and after doing a test piece, (a spare spindle), a great success by using a microfibre cloth
for applying and removing excess, they are really good for getting into the corners of the spindle/handrail and to be honest
I hardly used any, it would seem that a 750ml tin will last a long time. Second coat to be applied today, thank you both SFK
and opps for your help.
regards Chris

 

[SFK]

Chris, Sounds great.
And yes it goes a long way - and the reason I like osmo is that if any future scratches, a wipe over the scratch with osmo hides it.

Also, for an even flatter surface I have applied two thin coats of osmo and then used 1200 Wet-and-Dry sand paper with water and a bit of washing up liquid to lightly sand the osmo.
Let dry very well and then apply another coat of osmo.

Worked great for stairs banister as that is where I touch most often (also did whole floor - but only as a quick Sand down).

https://www.toolstation.com/wet-dry-sanding-sheets-230-x-280mm/p36366

SFK