Custom Paste Wax 7lb

Why Use Furniture Paste Wax?

Furniture Paste Wax is used as a furniture polish, wood finish, and finish protector. Paste Wax moisturizes and patinates the wood. It can be applied to bare wood or over a wood finish. Furniture Paste Wax gives a beautiful velvet-like appearance and accentuates the natural patina of the wood.

A Paste Wax finish is ideal for country style furniture such as oak or pine, where the timber needs moisturizing. Paste Wax can be used over French polish, varnish, lacquer and oil finishes to create an extra barrier against damage from water, heat, and alcohol. Wax finishes are the easiest to repair by simply rewaxing the affected area.

How To Apply Paste Wax

Try selecting a tinted Paste Wax of the same color, or even slightly darker than the piece of furniture you're working on. Note: When clear Paste Wax is applied over darker woods it typically stands out in cracks and carvings after it dries.

A Paste Wax application should be even, and in the same direction as the wood grain - no circles. For antiquing, press into and fill cracks, crevices, nicks, and worm holes. For carvings and deep moldings, a bristle brush works best.

On table tops, apply Paste Wax with the grain and then even off by wiping from end to end. Try to avoid leaving any stop and go marks. These will lead to exhaustive buffing when the wax has dried.

Let the Paste Wax dry for as long as possible. Although drying time can take as little as 10-20 minutes and will buff out perfectly, a couple of hours, or overnight is best if time permits. With Paste Wax, apply it to the entire piece or set, before going back to buff.

Buffing Furniture Paste Wax Tips

Buff Paste Wax in the same direction as the wood grain, no circles. Finish off by buffing from end to end to avoid stop and go marks.

If buffing becomes too tiresome, use Liberon #0000 steel wool. This will help to remove the excess wax and cut down on the amount of drag. Finish off by buffing with a soft cloth.

Buff until desired sheen is achieved. If the sheen is too high, lightly wipe from end to end with Liberon #0000 steel wool to dull out.

How To Remove Furniture Wax

Rosini's Red 1 is the most effective product for removing furniture wax. It may be used straight from the bottle or diluted with hot water. Apply with the wood grain using cheesecloth, other soft cloth, or Liberon #0000 Steel Wool. Allow to stand for a few minutes to loosen grime and old wax build up. Wipe clean with a soft cotton cloth. Try to avoid allowing the product to drip or run along edges or other surfaces. If this happens simply wipe dry as it happens, or clean this area as well.