This finish looks almost like paint. But it won't crack, flake, peel or blister. No primer is needed, even with woods such as cedar and redwood that stain through some other finishes. And when it's eventually time to repaint, a new coat of Opaque Gloss Wood Stain can go right on, without scraping or sanding.

Because the finish is microporous, any moisture that does get through can also evaporate without causing the finish to peel. This stain works well in rooms with high humidity, such as kitchens and bathrooms, and on outdoor wood such as garden furniture.

1. Made mostly from readily renewable, natural ingredients.
2. Meets European safety standards for use on children's furniture and toys and resistance to perspiration and saliva.
3. Contains no biocides or preservatives.
4. Only solvent is aliphatic low-odor mineral spirit, the safest effective solvent.

1. Extremely high solids content—85 percent.
2. Easy to apply—usually just two coats; sometimes three on dark surfaces. Does not raise the grain of wood, so there's no need to sand between layers of finish.
3. When it's time to repaint, just clean, dry and brush on a new layer. No sanding or scraping.
4. Won't peel, rub or flake off.

If the surface was previously coated with a glossy paint or varnish, roughen the old finish with sandpaper.

Use a stiff, natural-bristle brush. OSMO brushes are ideal because of their short bristles. Apply one thin, even coat. Brush in the direction of the wood grain. Allow to dry for 12 hours, then apply a second coat. A third coat might be needed for white applied to a dark surface. Make sure windows are completely dry before you close them.

• Base—natural vegetable oils (sunflower and soybean).
• Pigments—iron oxide, organic pigments and titanium dioxide (white), all approved for use in the food sector in Germany.
• Additives—water repellents and lead-free drying agents.