Hello,
I have bought two planed oak boards that I will install as floor thresholds. I have rounded off the edges with sandpaper and plan to oil the boards with Osmo hardwax oil. But I have two questions before I apply the oil.
Should I sand the surface of the oak boards with fine sandpaper before applying?
How many coats of hardwax oil should I apply? And should I sand down again between each coat of hardwax oil?
I have bought two planed oak boards that I will install as floor thresholds. I have rounded off the edges with sandpaper and plan to oil the boards with Osmo hardwax oil. But I have two questions before I apply the oil.
Should I sand the surface of the oak boards with fine sandpaper before applying?
How many coats of hardwax oil should I apply? And should I sand down again between each coat of hardwax oil?
Iron them and let them dry, then sand finely and lightly (the wood rises when it gets damp or wet) oil again, when it stops rising you are finished and can do it once more if you like
I usually sand up to at least grit size P180, P240 if it's a piece of furniture.
On a threshold, I had applied three layers, possibly even four. Sand in between with P500, Abralon pad is good for this and is usually available where they sell Osmo. (http://www.welinoco.com/produkt/mirka-abralon-p500)
I usually apply Osmo with a cloth, or rather a small pad that I fold from lint-free polishing cloth available at Jula, Biltema, and most gas stations. This is what I'm currently using:
http://www.biltema.se/sv/Bilvard/Tvatt-och-Rengoring/Samskskinn-och-mikrofiber/Polerduk-2000019185/
It should be really thin layers, which is why I prefer a cloth over a brush. It’s better to let it take its time and apply several thin layers than a few thick ones.
EDIT: Don't forget that used cloths can spontaneously combust, so burn them immediately if you have the opportunity or soak them in water before disposing of them.
On a threshold, I had applied three layers, possibly even four. Sand in between with P500, Abralon pad is good for this and is usually available where they sell Osmo. (http://www.welinoco.com/produkt/mirka-abralon-p500)
I usually apply Osmo with a cloth, or rather a small pad that I fold from lint-free polishing cloth available at Jula, Biltema, and most gas stations. This is what I'm currently using:
http://www.biltema.se/sv/Bilvard/Tvatt-och-Rengoring/Samskskinn-och-mikrofiber/Polerduk-2000019185/
It should be really thin layers, which is why I prefer a cloth over a brush. It’s better to let it take its time and apply several thin layers than a few thick ones.
EDIT: Don't forget that used cloths can spontaneously combust, so burn them immediately if you have the opportunity or soak them in water before disposing of them.