Osmo Polyx Oil Effect- Raw Matt (3044)

Nearly Invisible Protection for Pale Wood

Clear oils normally make timber look darker and richer, similar to the appearance of wood when it is damp. This is commonly known as the permanent wet-look effect.

Polyx-Oil Effect Raw 3044 contains a controlled amount of white pigment designed to neutralise this colour change. The pigment is not intended to create an obviously white floor; it helps pale timber retain the light, natural appearance it had immediately after sanding.

Why Choose Osmo Polyx-Oil Effect Raw?

• Nearly invisible protection for light-coloured interior wood
• Helps pale timber remain pale after oiling
• Reduces the usual amber or wet-look effect of clear oils
• Creates a natural, freshly sanded appearance
• Matt finish with minimal visible sheen
• Extremely durable and hardwearing
• Very water-repellent and dirt-resistant
• Resistant to common household liquid spillages
• Suitable for wooden floors, furniture and interior joinery
• Suitable for solid, engineered and parquet flooring
• Microporous and breathable finish
• Will not crack, blister, peel or flake
• Can be repaired or refreshed locally
• Saliva-resistant and sweatproof once dry
• Suitable for children’s toys in accordance with EN 71.3
• Easy to clean and maintain with the Osmo care system

Which Osmo Oil Is Right for Me?

Polyx-Oil Effect Raw vs Polyx-Oil Original

Using Raw 3044 over Polyx-Oil Tints 3040 White

Clear oils can warm a pale or white-tinted floor and may introduce a slightly yellow tone. Where a floor has received Polyx-Oil Tints 3040 White , Polyx-Oil Effect Raw can sometimes be used as the protective topcoat to help maintain a lighter appearance.

On flooring, apply the white tint exceptionally thinly and allow it to dry completely. Apply Raw 3044 equally thinly over the top, keeping the application consistent and removing any visible excess pigment before drying.

Suitable Timber

Timber varies naturally. Always complete a representative trial on the actual wood before treating the full area.

Suitable Surfaces

• Light-coloured solid wood flooring
• Engineered flooring with a suitable absorbent timber wear layer
• Oak plank flooring
• Parquet and herringbone flooring
• Pale wooden furniture
• Tables, desks and shelving
• Solid timber staircases
• Stair treads and risers
• Handrails, newel posts and spindles
• Skirting boards and architraves
• Wall and ceiling panelling
• Suitable interior doors and joinery
• Previously treated Raw surfaces following suitable preparation

Textured and Brushed Timber

White pigment naturally settles into open grain, deep texture, brushing, saw marks and sanding scratches. Raw 3044 can therefore appear visibly whiter on textured timber than it does on smoothly and consistently sanded wood.

Recommended Application Tools

Recommended Accessories

Available Sizes

Coverage is based on approximately 30m² per litre for one thin coat. Actual coverage will vary according to timber species, porosity, texture, sanding, application method and the amount applied.

Technical Information

Coverage, drying and curing times are approximate. Temperature, humidity, ventilation, timber species, texture and application thickness will affect the result.

Surface Preparation

• Ensure the timber is clean, dry, frost-free and free from grease, wax, dirt and contamination.
• Timber moisture content must not exceed approximately 18%.
• Completely remove paint, varnish, lacquer and other film-forming finishes.
• Repair or replace loose, damaged or unstable timber before sanding.
• Countersink protruding nails, pins and other fixings.
• Fill suitable cracks, holes and defects before completing the final sanding sequence.
• Sand the complete surface consistently back to clean, absorbent timber.
• For flooring, normally complete the final sanding at approximately P120–P150, subject to timber species and the required appearance.
• For furniture and fine joinery, a finer final sanding sequence may be suitable.
• Avoid leaving coarse sanding scratches that may be highlighted by the white pigment.
• Vacuum thoroughly, including floor joints, edges, corners and mouldings.
• Stir the product thoroughly from the bottom of the tin before and during application.
• Complete a representative trial application before treating the full surface.

Floor Application

1. Bring the product to normal room temperature and stir thoroughly. Do not thin.
2. Ensure the floor is completely clean, dry and free from sanding dust.
3. Cut in around edges, corners, door frames and thresholds using a suitable brush.
4. Apply the first coat exceptionally thinly using an Osmo Floor Brush or a suitable microfibre roller.
5. Where using a roller, lay the product off immediately along the grain with the Osmo Floor Brush.
6. Work methodically in manageable sections and maintain a wet edge.
7. Stretch the product thoroughly and avoid heavy overlaps, roller edges, puddles or thick brush marks.
8. Check the surface from several angles while wet.
9. Remove or redistribute any visible white pigment before allowing the finish to dry.
10. Any brush marks can be gently laid off with a clean, dry microfibre roller while the product remains workable.
11. Allow the first coat to dry for approximately 24 hours with good ventilation.
12. Once fully dry, apply a second exceptionally thin and consistent coat.
13. Continue ventilating throughout drying and curing.
14. Avoid rugs, mats and protective coverings during the curing period.

Buffing Application with a White Pad

1. Apply a small quantity of Raw to the prepared timber.
2. Work it evenly into the surface using a clean white pad.
3. Continue buffing until the product is distributed into an extremely thin and consistent film.
4. Remove all visible excess and pigment build-up.
5. Work section by section and blend adjoining areas carefully.
6. Allow approximately 24 hours’ drying before applying the next coat.

White-pad application provides excellent control but can be labour-intensive over larger floor areas. A roller followed by laying off with the Osmo Floor Brush is often more practical for a full room.

Applying to Stairs, Furniture and Joinery

1. Prepare and sand the timber evenly, then remove all dust.
2. Stir thoroughly to distribute the white pigment.
3. Select a suitable brush or white-pad applicator for the component.
4. Apply exceptionally thinly with the grain.
5. Take particular care around mouldings, joints, corners and end grain, where pigment may collect.
6. Check vertical surfaces for runs and white deposits.
7. Remove or redistribute visible excess immediately.
8. Allow approximately 24 hours’ drying with good ventilation.
9. Apply the second coat equally thinly.
10. Apply no more than one exceptionally thin cloth coat inside cabinets and drawers.

Drying and Curing

Cleaning and Maintenance

A correctly applied Raw surface can be routinely cleaned, refreshed and locally renovated without automatically sanding the entire floor.

Vacuum or sweep before damp cleaning. Use a well-wrung mop and avoid flooding the timber. Wipe up liquid spillages promptly and never allow standing water to remain on the surface.

Renovating a Raw-Finished Surface

1. Vacuum thoroughly to remove grit, dust and loose debris.
2. Clean the surface using a suitable Osmo cleaning product.
3. Allow the timber to dry completely.
4. Inspect whether the timber remains pale and evenly protected.
5. Where the appearance remains consistent but water repellency has reduced, apply Osmo Maintenance Oil 3079 Clear Matt exceptionally thinly.
6. Where slight wear is visible, clean and prepare the surface before applying one thin coat of Raw 3044.
7. Do not apply Raw directly over dirty, bare timber, as contaminated timber may absorb oil differently and become noticeably darker.
8. Feather local repairs carefully into the surrounding surface.
9. Always trial the repair method before treating a prominent area.

Important Application Notes

• Use on suitable pale interior timber only.
• Stir thoroughly before and throughout application.
• Do not thin the product.
• Apply two exceptionally thin coats to new bare timber.
• Apply fewer heavy coats only at the risk of white patches, cloudy areas and delayed drying.
• Remove or redistribute all visible white pigment before allowing the surface to dry.
• Lay the coating off consistently along the timber grain.
• A suitable roller can be used for application before laying off with the Osmo Floor Brush.
• White-pad application provides good control but is slow on large areas.
• Coarse, wire-brushed and textured surfaces may appear more visibly white.
• Consistent sanding is essential for an even colour and pigment level.
• Raw is not suitable for dark, reddish, smoked or fumed timber without a successful trial application.
• Extractive-rich hardwoods may require Osmo Wood Wax Finish Clear Extra Thin.
• Poor ventilation and excessive application will delay drying.
• Apply no more than one exceptionally thin cloth coat inside cabinets and drawers.
• Always trial the complete system when applying Raw over 3040 White.
• Avoid general household detergents, washing-up liquid, steam cleaners and excessive water.

Tool Cleaning

Clean suitable brushes, rollers and application equipment immediately after use with Osmo Brush Cleaner & Thinner .

Do not reuse applicators containing darker or strongly pigmented products unless they have been cleaned thoroughly, as residual pigment may affect the final Raw appearance.

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