Country Colour

Surface Preparation

Wood surface must be clean, dry and frost-free (moisture content max. 20%).

Osmo Country Colour 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 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.

Note

If surfaces in outdoor areas (e.g. windows, cladding) should have additional protection, apply one top coat of Osmo UV-Protection-Oil Clear (410 without film protection or 420 with film protection) after thoroughly drying. This protects against dirt contamination and extends the life of the finish. For Country Colour White 2101, please use Natural Oil Woodstain White 900.

Country Colour, which has been trusted for over decades, is also available in the colour of your choice.

Starting from 2.5 litres per colour tone, available in 186 RAL Classic and 1950 NCS colour tones, as well as with biocidal film protection additives.

Many wood species contain water-soluble coloured extractives which may leach out naturally when weathered.

Using power washers will severely decrease the coverage of the finish and general or multi-purpose cleaners will increase the frequency of maintenance and recoating.

Care

Regular Cleaning: Damp cleaning with Osmo Decking Cleaner using Osmo Decking Cleaning Brush.

Occasional Maintenance: If necessary, intensive cleaning and refreshing using Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel or Osmo Gard Clean.

Recoating: Simply re-apply one coat onto the clean and dry surface when signs of wear become visible.

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Product Information

Safety Data

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
• Douglas Fir
• 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
• Pressure-Impregnated Pine
• 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

Additional Information:

• Approx. coverage: 26m²/L with one coat
• No. of coats: 2
• Ideal application temperature: +10°C to 35°C
• Drying time: 8-10hrs.
• Sizes: 0.125L, 0.750L, 2.5L

Osmo Country Colour is an opaque, satin wood finish for all exterior use of unsurpassed durability.

The deep rich colour will hide the natural colour and grain of the wood but the natural feel and texture remains. Based on natural vegetable oils, allowing the wood to breathe – will not crack, flake, peel or blister.