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I can second the Osmo Polyx Hard Wax Oil. It's amazing. I'd seen and heard lots of reviews, but due to the cost was reluctant to shell out. Now, I've wondered why I never used it sooner.
I recently made some shelves and drawer units from superb quality 22mm ply for my baby boy, hence I wanted something that would withstand sick, pee and every other type of liquid thrown at it.
I got the clear silk finish that's quick drying. I sanded down to (I think) 500grit, then brushed on the first coat. It's quite thick, so took overnight to dry in a warm room, so not quite the 4/5hours as mentioned on the tin. I lightly sanded down after the first coat to denib any air bubbles, then wiped on another 4 coats with a cloth, rubbing down lightly in between each one which has left a smooth, almost glass like finish. The last coat was with Liberon Bison Wax, which really brought out the depth of figuring. So far the shelf has had Coke, spirit/oil from a room freshener, Calpol etc spilt on it and it's all wiped off leaving no marks at all.
I appreciate you might not want to go as far as 5 coats and a wax polish, but I can thoroughly support the hard wax oil finish. After the first coat, the wiped-on coats really did dry within 4hours, as stated on the tin. I would also support the previous comment about the smell. As you're doing such a large surface area, make sure you definitely do open the windows and doors. The finish is even child safe once dried, but damn, it stinks when it's fresh and drying.
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