Repairing timber floor boards. Courtesy of our good friends at VCS Solid Timber Floors in WA

Applying Osmo Polyx®-Oil 3032 to jarrah flooring. Courtesy of our good friends at VCS Solid Timber Floors in WA.

Osmo Polyx®-Oil 3032 versus other finish on Australian timber. Courtesy of our good friends at VCS Solid Timber Floors in WA.

Colouring Timber Floor with Osmo Wood Wax 3169 Black and a buffing machine. Courtesy of our good friends at VCS Solid Timber Floors in WA.

Applying Osmo 1101 Extra Thin on Brush Box. Courtesy of our good friends at VCS Solid Timber Floors in WA.

Wood is a hygroscopic substance. This means it adapts to surrounding humidity levels and changes its moisture content by absorbing and releasing it.

To demonstrate this, Osmo completed a little experiment: They’ve applied their oil-and-wax-based Osmo Polyx®-Oil (left), a water-based finish (centre) and a coat of water (right) to three pieces of veneer. Watch what happens when wood comes into direct contact with moisture.

Video provided courtesy of Osmo Holz and Color International.

Rejuvenating timber decking with Osmo Wood Reviver and Decking Oil. Video courtesy of Osmo Holz und Color International.

The application of Osmo Decking Oil 010 Hazelnut with Osmo Decking Brush.

Maintaining your interior floor with Osmo Wash and Care and Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner. Video courtesy of Russwood Selected Sustainable Timber UK.