Osmo

Polyx-Oil (High Solid)

Clear (all sheens) · INTL · not yet reviewed

Check your container: This countdown is for the Clear (all sheens) variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long before recoating Osmo Polyx-Oil (High Solid)?

Short answer

Ready for another coat: 8–10 hours after application.
Wood finish

Coat timeline

Plan the next coat and final use separately

  1. 1
    ApplyUse the Clear (all sheens) directions and prepare for floor, furniture, and tables.
  2. 2
    Next coatUse the listed recoat milestone; do not substitute touch-dry time.
  3. 3
    Normal useWait for the applicable handling, water or cure milestone.

Calculate the next coating step

When did this coat go on?
Conditions that affect drying
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Ready for another coat8–10 hours

From Osmo data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer website: en.osmo.de

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity
  • Lower temperatures or higher humidity increase drying time; over-application causes delays. Keep rooms above 18°C (64°F). The data sheet gives no use or full cure time.
  • Temperature range: 64°F to —°F
  • Region INTL. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Ready for another coat: 23°C (73°F) and 50% RH; cork floors need at least 24 hours
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Using this specific product

Osmo Polyx-Oil (High Solid) is listed here as the Clear (all sheens) version for floor, furniture, and tables. For finishing wood, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Clear (all sheens); related versions can use different timing.
  • For floor, furniture, and tables, pay particular attention to bare-wood preparation, coat thickness and room airflow.
  • 23°C (73°F) and 50% RH; cork floors need at least 24 hours.

How to check readiness

Check a hidden area for tack, odor and marking before handling or use. Before recoating, confirm the first coat matches the manufacturer’s stated condition; if the maximum window passed, check whether sanding is required.

Avoid this mistake

Cool, humid rooms and heavy coats can extend the usable wait substantially.

Questions

How long does this product take to dry?

Osmo states: Leave to dry for at least 8–10 hours between coats, with good ventilation. Conditions: 23°C (73°F) and 50% RH; cork floors need at least 24 hours. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long should I wait between coats of this product?

Osmo states: Leave to dry for at least 8–10 hours between coats, with good ventilation. Conditions: 23°C (73°F) and 50% RH; cork floors need at least 24 hours. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?

Lower temperatures or higher humidity increase drying time; over-application causes delays. Keep rooms above 18°C (64°F). The data sheet gives no use or full cure time. Application temperature: 64°F to —°F. Follow the product label for your conditions.

Similar products

All wood finishes