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Notes on Osmo LED SMART OIL

– OSMO LED Smart Oil is a professional hard wax oil that cures instantly under a 395 nm LED UV light.

– Produces a very durable, water- and dirt-resistant surface for interior wood.

– Enables very fast turnaround due to near-instant curing.

– Designed to enhance wood appearance while providing superior protection.

– Recommended for manufacturing/workflows where speed and durability are critical.

Surface Preparation Requirements

– Wood must be clean, dry, and sanded before application.

– Maximum moisture content: 10% (noted as within Australian standards); kiln-dried timber preferred (noted as ideal for West Australian timbers).

– Remove dust and dirt thoroughly.

– Sanding guidance for furniture: sand up to 150–180 grit prior to finishing (example used 180 grit).

Application (Coat 1)

– Product is ready to use; do not thin.

– Stir well before use for uniform consistency.

– Apply a very small amount: ~20 g/m².

– Application tools: roller (thin application) or non-abrasive white pad (e.g., Osmo White Super Pad).

– Buff oil into the wood until no circular swirl marks remain.

– Buff off any excess product using white non-abrasive pads.

Curing Process (LED UV Lamp)

– Cure using a 395 nm LED UV light.

– Technique:

  – Pass lamp slowly and progressively over treated area.

  – Rate: ~5 seconds per ~300 mm.

  – Hold lamp 10–15 cm above the surface.

  – Do not allow the lamp to contact the surface.

Optional Second Coat Workflow (Example Used at VCS)

– Ensure first coat is fully cured with the lamp before proceeding.

– Lightly sand between coats:

  – 320 grit sandpaper, or

  – Red buffing pad containing 380 grit silicon carbide (noted as working well in the example).

– Remove all dust/excess thoroughly (white pad and light buffing).

– Apply second coat very thin: ~5–6 g/m².

– Apply with a white pad or roller, buff until smooth, then cure again under the LED UV lamp to enhance durability.

Comparison to Standard OSMO Oils

– Noted as having different ingredients than standard OSMO oils.

– Produces hardness comparable to lacquer, achieved almost instantaneously with the smart lamp curing process.

Demonstration Notes / Result

– Example finish described as a “beautiful hard finish.”

– Demonstration piece was placed in the VCS showroom (VCS Solid Timber Floors, Osborne Park).