Wood wax oil for interior work: tips for choosing

Author: Andrey Stekolnikov

Leading technical specialist

Member of the OSMO team since August 2015.

He graduated from technical school and began his professional career in construction. In 21 years he worked his way up to technical director of a plant producing dry building mixtures and paints. Managed the project for the manufacture and installation of facades at the Moscow Hotel. Andrey is a versatile person. By second education - director, graduated from the Moscow State University of Culture and Arts. Heads the OSMO direction for outdoor works and is involved in the development of industrial clients. Andrey is responsible for training employees at the OSMO school. Knowledge base keeper, mentor. The OSMO team appreciates Andrey for his ability to understand the client perfectly and offer the right solution.

Wood is one of the popular building materials. This is explained by the fact that wood has excellent decorative properties, is highly environmentally friendly and has a natural aroma. However, such material requires special care. To preserve properties and prevent the onset of destructive processes, special impregnations are used. One of the varieties of such products is wax oil for interior woodwork.

Hard waxes

Solid wood wax for interior work of plant origin is extracted from the leaves of the Brazilian wax palm, or carnauba. Carnauba wax is the most refractory and hard, its melting point is 91°C. That is why it is so popular and widely used in the shipbuilding and automotive industries, as the basis of a protective coating. In addition, solid carnauba wax is absolutely safe, hypoallergenic and non-toxic, which allows it to be used even in food products.

Hard wax extracted from the candelilla bush also has hypoallergenic properties, is safe for humans and is widely used in cosmetics, registered as a food additive. It has a high melting point of 72°C and is an excellent alternative to beeswax.

Hard wax nourishes the wood, gives it a soft shine, and protects the wood from wear and fading. A surface coated with protective oil and hard wax acquires dirt- and water-repellent properties. The oil and wax mixture for interior work is safe, versatile and can be used on any surface.

Wood wax oil for interior work is more often used for high traffic areas to protect the surface from abrasion and mechanical damage. Oil impregnation penetrates deep into the inner layers of wood, and wax forms a coating that is resistant to external influences. At the same time, the wood “breathes” and remains tactilely pleasant.

Impregnation for wood based on beeswax

Wax oil for interior work based on beeswax is used as a polish for wooden furniture, parquet, and any other wood products. Thanks to its composition, it gives the wood shine, nourishes and helps level the top layer of the surface. It has water-repellent properties and prevents wood from cracking and drying out. At a temperature of 35°C, the wax becomes plastic, which does not guarantee a high degree of protection of the wooden coating from negative external factors.

Wood wax oil for interior work: German quality Osmo

The German manufacturer OSMO offers high-quality environmentally friendly wood coatings based on natural oils and hard waxes. Osmo products make any interior woodworking simple and comfortable.

The Osmo line of oils and paints includes:

Oil wax for interior work Hartwachs-Öl Original and Hartwachs-Öl Rapid with accelerated drying time. Clear coatings highlight the texture and natural color of natural wood.
Colored oil with wax Hartwachs-Öl Farbig. A solution for those who want to change the shade of wood, making it deeper, darker or, on the contrary, lighter.
Hard wax oil with natural tint Hartwachs-Öl Effekt Natural. Retains natural color and does not impart yellowness to light wood species, such as beech, larch, ash, maple and others.
Wood wax oil for interior work Klarwachs. A special colorless coating for hard exotic woods with high density - ebony, wenge, rosewood, merbau, more liquid and easily penetrating into the inner layers.
Oil with decorative effect Hartwachs-Öl Effekt Silber/Gold. The product is recommended for dark woods - walnut, teak, cherry, oak, including brushed and dark-tinted surfaces.

German oils with hard wax are universal in use. Suitable for any wooden surfaces indoors - floors, walls and ceilings, countertops and furniture, windows and doors, and even children's toys.

The branded product Hartwachs-Öl Original can also be used in rooms with high humidity.

What is OILWOSK-ANTA:

A mixture of components of natural beeswax, natural vegetable oils of flax, sunflower and natural auxiliary substances, which serve to reduce the viscosity of the finished product for ease of application to the surface and increase the penetrating ability of absorption into wood.
— a photo clearly demonstrating what Maslovosk-Anta-Bio is made from

OilWOSK has the following advantages over traditional paints and varnishes:

Characteristic differences between MASLOVOSK and other antiseptics:

Only NATURAL natural BASIS and components - does not contain solvents, metal salts, acid components, formaldehydes and poisons,
PERFECT BIOLOGICAL SAFETY. Contains components of PROPOLIS!!!
Completely hypoallergenic composition,
No components harmful to health. Manufactured in accordance with STO 0166149195-001-2010,
Preserves the beneficial properties of wood,
Protects wood from moisture, while the wood remains vapor-permeable, with a “breathable” surface, DOES NOT FORM A FILM,
Gives the surface ANTISTATIC properties,
Increases the strength of the top layer of wood due to the polymerizing resins included in the composition, preserves the treated wood from aging, greatly increasing its service life,
Emphasizes the beauty of the natural texture of wood, does not change the color of the surface,
Reliably protects wood from various types of damage,
Protects the wood surface from Ultra Violet radiation (UV),
Protects the surface from contamination,
It is a finishing coating and does not require additional treatment with any composition.
surface protection period of at least 5 years,
Well tinted to the desired color, shade,
With repeated processing, the top layer of wood polymerizes, hardens and becomes practically waterproof,
Low consumption (20-45g/m2 for domestic use, 40-85g/m2 for industrial areas), 1 liter per 5-18 sq./m in one layer, depending on the humidity and structure of the wood. Experience in using oil wax shows the consumption of 1 liter of oil wax up to 25 m2 .
Light pleasant honey-oily smell upon application, trial batches of OIL-WAX were tested for compliance with the European Standard EN 71.3 “Toy Safety”,
The treated surface is resistant to abrasion,
Application temperature: from -25 to +40C and is limited only by the icing of winter wood and, because of this, a decrease in the penetrating ability into its pores,
Resistant to any temperature changes,
Does not require intermediate layer-by-layer sanding. Unlike other paints and varnishes, oil wax “DOES NOT RAISE FLINT” on the treated surface,
Can be applied to ANY type of wood and to protect any surfaces of the house, bathhouse, floors, furniture, windows, interior items, CHILDREN'S TOYS, etc.
Resistant to substances: wine; coffee; carbonated drinks (cola, etc.); tea; beer; milk; sunflower oil; mustard, etc. (DIN 68861-1B; DIN 53160); sweat and saliva (DIN 53160); Complies with European slip resistance standards EN 138 93, DIN 51130, slip resistance class R9
Easy to apply to the surface - short-hair brush, rag, felt, etc.
Low processing cost,
Low cost compared to imported analogues.

Area of application of "OilWax"

The composition of OIL WAX Anta is used for:

Protection of wood surfaces in buildings:
houses and baths made of laminated timber
houses and bathhouses made of rounded logs,
houses and bathhouses made of timber,
protects the ends of the wood from cracking, darkening and swelling.
Protection of interior items:
interior decoration of houses and baths,
floors indoors and outdoors, in baths, steam rooms, steam rooms, saunas,
ceilings indoors and outdoors, in baths, steam rooms, steam rooms, saunas,
deck boards,
terraces
gazebos,
well logs,
various boards and lumber,
linings,
block house
skirting boards,
window and door frames and trims,
natural parquet,
furniture panels.

from moisture, rain, dampness, mold, swelling, darkening and contamination, acting on the principle of deep impregnation of wood.

Oil wax is the finishing coating. Emphasizes the structure of wood. Gives matte shine, smoothness and silkiness. Does not require additional treatment with other compounds, easy to apply. Does not require impregnation application skills. Forgives mistakes when applied independently by non-professionals.

IMPORTANT! Any modifications of Oil Waxes (including Anta Maslovosk, VoskOil Maslovosk, Anta Maslovosk VoskOil, etc.) contain oil, so all means of applying it, as well as construction waste or debris of other origin (including brushes, linen, hemp, rags, felt, moss, rags, sawdust, shavings, grinding dust, etc.) IMMEDIATELY after they are used or oil waxes come into contact with them, they must be placed in a container with water, tightly closed and DISPOSED as household waste, since there is a danger of them spontaneous combustion. Even temporary storage and storage of means for applying any Oil Waxes (brushes, rags, felt, moss, rags, etc.) that were used to apply it and garbage of various origins impregnated with Oil Waxes (flax, hemp, rags, felt, etc.) is NOT ALLOWED. moss, rags, sawdust, shavings, sanding dust, etc.) which any of the Oil Waxes could get on when processing various wooden surfaces with it.

Line of MASLOVOSK impregnations by purpose:

Since 2015, a NEW updated line of ECO Natur Oil Wax has been introduced.

For all modifications of Maslovosk ANTA, see the link →

The main advantages of using wax oil for wood

vapor permeability – wood wax for interior work, on the one hand, provides an excellent opportunity to create a “breathable” surface, on the other hand, when such a product is applied, a protective layer is formed on the surface;
the ability to treat a specific area - if you need to restore certain damaged areas where oil and wood wax were applied for finishing and interior work, then you will only need to treat the necessary areas; there is no need to completely renew the entire coating;
preservation of natural texture - wood wax for interior work makes it possible to preserve the natural pattern of wood.

Oil with accelerated drying time is an excellent professional product that is ideal for treating the following surfaces:

solid board;
piece parquet;
engineering board;
furniture surfaces;
parquet board.

Colorless wood wax oil is optimal for wooden floors. When using Hartwachs-Öl Rapid from OSMO, the pores of the wood remain open. When using it, no intermediate sanding or primer is required. An important advantage of the product is that the drying time of the oil is only 5 hours (at an air temperature of approximately 23 ° C and a relative humidity of approximately 50%).

Hartwachs-Öl Rapid is a product with accelerated drying time. This feature of the oil should be taken into account when working with it. The time when you can walk over an open surface to correct defects that have arisen during application of the product is limited.

Oil with wax for interior work: what to look for when choosing

To choose the best wood oil for interior work, you should pay attention to the following parameters:

composition of components - give preference to oil-to-wax for interior work, made from natural plant waxes, which are more refractory and durable than beeswax; be careful when choosing products containing potential allergens, for example, orange oil;
type of wood - oil with wax for interior work is available for various types of wood;
features of the type of coating - oils with wax for interior work can have different color shades, from white to dark, degree of gloss, differ in their characteristics and application features, as well as drying time.

OSMO HARTWACHS OL EFFECT SILVER/GOLD oil is especially popular among customers.
A hard wax product intended for decorative finishing of dark woods, containing metallic pigments. HARTWACHS OL EFFECT SILVER/GOLD oil gives the wood surface a presentable appearance, providing the effect of a silver/golden glow. The product consists of components of natural origin. The quality of OSMO oil is confirmed by relevant safety certificates. The product is optimal for application to wooden floors or furniture surfaces.

Treatment of parquet floors

The floor surface is sanded using different sandpaper. The sanding agent should not have a fine grained surface, otherwise the dust particles will clog the pores of the wood. After this, the floor surface is puttied, that is, all fasteners and significant defects are covered, and then wax and oil are applied. This is done with a soft brush, the work is done very quickly to avoid clear boundaries between strokes.

When the application is complete, polish the wooden object using a special machine or cotton cloth. At the same time, all small scratches and defects become invisible, and the surface acquires gloss and shine. Thus, you can easily restore the old floor covering and it will have a beautiful appearance. When preparing oil wax with your own hands, you must follow the correct technology; after treating the surface with this product, the product takes on an original appearance. Thus, the coating can be given an antique look that suits any interior of the room.

Wood wax oil for interior work: application method

When applying oil and wax for interior work, follow these guidelines:

Prepare the surface before treatment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. It must be clean and dry. Small holes or cracks on the surface are treated with high-quality wood putty. This product is ideal for leveling and filling small joints and damage;
use hard brushes made of natural or artificial bristles;
apply the product along the wood fibers;
provide the recommended humidity and temperature conditions during application;
Ensure good ventilation of the room after painting to ensure complete polymerization of the product.

Wood wax oil gives the surface of wood products a slight shimmer. Thanks to this product, it becomes resistant to abrasion.

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