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Makes the natural wood texture pop

THIS IS A REALLY SPECIAL EFFECT: Combine two colours on one textured surface. The more texture the wood has, the more vibrant the surface will be. The two-tone technique completely alters the look of furniture, doors and wood panelling and adds bold accents. If you like the unusual, give it a try – You’ll love it!

 

What you need:

Osmo Holz und Color - Duo Ton - Beispiel

TWO-TONE EXAMPLE COMBINATIONS

3105 Yellow + 3125 Blue 3105 Yellow + 3125 Blue 3105 Yellow + 3125 Blue Osmo Wood Wax Finish 3105 Yellow + 3125 Blue
3105 Yellow + 3104 Red 3105 Yellow + 3104 Red 3105 Yellow + 3104 Red Osmo Wood Wax Finish 3105 Yellow + 3104 Red
3172 Silk + 3125 Blue 3172 Silk + 3125 Blue 3172 Silk + 3125 Blue Osmo Wood Wax Finish 3172 Silk + 3125 Blue
3104 Red + 3131 Green 3104 Red + 3131 Green 3104 Red + 3131 Green Osmo Wood Wax Finish 3104 Red + 3131 Green

How it's done

Step 1

To create the two-colour design, the wood surface has to be textured. The best way to texturize the surface is with a drilling machine and a wire brush attachment. Gently glide the wire brush over the wood surface in the same direction as the wood grain.

Two-tone technique

Step 2

Without any primer, Osmo Wood Wax Finish is applied to the surface. Before applying, stir well so that all colour pigments are mixed into the finish.

Two-tone technique

Step 3

For our example of the two-tone technique, you need Osmo Wood Wax Finish 3125 Blue as the base colour and 3105 Yellow as the second colour. Osmo Wood Wax Finish makes the wood surface water and dirt repellent.

Two-tone technique

Step 4

Thinly apply the base colour with Osmo Flat Brush or Microfibre Roller. Always work with the wood grain and spread well.

Two-tone technique

Step 5

After drying for at least 24 hours, the surface can be coated with the second colour.

Two-tone technique

Step 6

Now you have to act fast. Before the second colour dries, wipe away the second coat with Osmo Rubber Scraper. Make sure to clean the Scraper between laps. The base colour is now visible on the raised surfaces and second colour stays in the grooves. Allow the finish to dry for another 24 hours.

Two-tone technique