NEW COUNTRY SHADES!

A stunning new wood finish to join the exterior product range.

ELEMENTS® – INSPIRED BY NATURE

• 20 bespoke colours inspired by Air, Earth, Fire and Water elements**
• Additionally mix to any RAL, NCS, BS colours, and many more
• Highest UV-resistance: ★★★★★
• Unsurpassed durability for all weather conditions
• Highest coverage: approx. 26m² per litre with just one coat
• No primer needed
• No sanding necessary for re-applications, just simply recoat
• Microporous finish – reduces wood swelling and shrinkage
• The satin finish is based on natural and renewable plant oils – once dry, the finish is safe for humans, animals
• and plants (EN71.3)
• UV stable surface does not crack, peel, flake or blister

Finish - Satin

Coverage - Approx. 26m²/L with one coat

Coats - 2 coats

Dry Time - 10 - 12 hours

Application Tool - Osmo Flat Brush or Osmo Microfibre Roller

Clean Up - Osmo Brush Cleaner

Recommended Use - Exterior Wood Surfaces 

Recoat - When signs of wear become visible

SURFACE PREPARATION

Wood surface must be clean, dry and frost-free (moisture content max. 20%). Osmo Country Shades is ready to use. Do not thin. Stir well before use.

If possible, please apply the first coat to all sides before installation.

Clean old microporous stains thoroughly. Old paints and lacquers must be completely removed. As a general rule, wear a dust mask during sanding works. The finished surface and product coverage is influenced by several factors, including the condition of the wood. Therefore, a trial application is always required, especially for unfamiliar surfaces.

If additional protection against blue stain, rot and insects is desired, pre-treat the wood if possible on all sides with Osmo WR Base Coat.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

With Osmo Flat Brush or Osmo Microfibre Roller, apply thinly and evenly to the clean and dry wood along the wood grain and spread well. Allow to dry for approx. 10-12 hours under good ventilation. After drying, apply a second coat – also thinly. For renovation works, one coat applied to the clean and dry surface is usually sufficient.

Care - Osmo Spray Cleaner

Suitability 

Recommended:

For all other wood types not mentioned, always trial apply first.

• Oak
• Beech
• Ash
• Alder
• Birch
• Thermowood and Thermally Modified Timber (TMT): prone to grey very fast and therefore application is recommended within the first two weeks after processing. Decking-Oil 010 Thermowood is optically suitable.

Also Recommended:

For the following wood types, WR Base Coat is recommended before use.

• Accoya®
• Kebony®
• Pine
• Spruce

Recommended after weathering period:

For the following wood types, a weathering period is recommended. New or sanded wood requires at least 12 weeks (approximate) exposure to the exterior elements before application.

After the weathering period, it’s generally recommended to de-grey the surface with Osmo Wood Reviver Power-Gel and clean the surface from the extractive content before application, always trial apply!

For all other ingredient-rich hardwood species not mentioned may require a varied period of exposure. Please contact us for further information.

• Cedar
• Iroko
• Mahogany
• Teak
• Walnut
• Ipe
• Merbau
• Wenge
• Rosewood
• Sycamore
• Sapele: 3-4 weeks exposure
• Larch: 2 weeks exposure. Application of WR Base Coat is recommended before use.
• Douglas Fir: 2 weeks exposure. Application of WR Base Coat is recommended before use

Not Recommended:

• Green Oak: moisture content is often above the maximum 20% recommended.
• Idigbo: contains yellow dyes which leaches when the wood becomes wet and stains when in contact within iron.
• Other: woods treated with a varnish, lacquer or other surface coatings must be completely sanded before use.

Top Tips

• For new oily or exotic wood species, please allow approx. three months exposure to the outside elements after installation and before application.
• Over application can increase the drying times.
• For a white gloss finish, use Osmo Opaque Gloss Woodstain

**125ml sample cans are available to to help confirm your colour choice. Colours displayed on the website are an accurate representation of colour within tolerance of batch production. However, the colour appearance may vary depending on surroundings. The finished surface and product coverage is influenced by several factors, including the condition of the wood. Therefore, a trial application is always required, especially for unfamiliar surfaces