Applying furniture wax really brings out the details.
Colored wax for wood furniture.
It s best to try and closely match the color of the existing finish with the color of the wood.
You can purchase wax in paste liquid and solid stick forms and there are even a wide range of colors to choose from.
By using a wax instead of a varnish you have more control over how the finished piece will look.
Many wood waxes available today come in a variety of colors.
Minwax paste finishing wax protects and adds hand rubbed luster to any finished wood surface.
Waxes are applied easily with a brush or a soft clean rag.
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Antiquing painted furniture with furniture wax creates a dramatic effect like on this painted claw foot table.
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Be sure to reapply regularly.
The wax will fuse with the chalky paint making it very strong.
How to use wax finish on wood.
Get gorgeous results with black furniture wax on your painted furniture.
Apply the wax with a clean cotton cloth wrapped around the fingers much the way one applies a shoe polish to a pair of leather shoes.
For a matte finish simply rub it in.
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How to use wax finish on wood.
Woodworking wax has been used to complete projects for centuries.
Yet despite its popularity you shouldn t immediately reach for a wax finish for a variety of reasons.
For a glossy sheen buff the wax after applying.
It is recommended for furniture antiques woodwork cabinets doors paneling and accessories that do not need a hard protective coat of polyurethane.