Some customers do use wax on floors but do bear in mind that it needs more maintenance. Wood Oil: Offering more durability than a wax polish, Wood oils are easy to work with, very easy to repair (sand down scratches then reapply) but they do have slower drying times.

Paste waxes are usually made from Carnauba wax. The wax itself is a naturally-derived wax extracted from Carnauba palm trees. These trees are native to Brazil and are used in cosmetics and skin care products as well. The wax forms on the trees leaves and protects them from heat and moisture.

Today, wax is used to compliment other finishes and is applied over a primary finish to add a protective barrier and leave the wood looking both rich and natural. Or it is applied to raw wood as a bare minimum, natural finish for wood objects such as turned bowls. Personally, I love wax.

Homemade Furniture Wax Recipe

• First, start to slowly melt equal parts of beeswax and paraffin in a double boiler on the stovetop.
• Once the waxes have reached a liquid state, slowly stir in 1.5 cups of oil per ounce of wax.
• Turn off the burner and let the mixture cool.

Why wax wood Wax is waterproof, so it’s perfect for coffee tables and other pieces of furniture that see a lot of wear and tear. It protects against bumps and spills, helping your wood stay healthy for longer. It also forms a barrier against dust, making cleaning easy.

Best Wood Waxes in June, 2021

	Wax	Colors
1	Howard Citrus Shield Editor’s Choice	5
2	Minwax Paste Wax	1
3	STAPLES Carnauba Paste Wax	1
4	Watco Finishing Wax	1

Those in the latter camp must content themselves with the fact that finishes of any type – poly, shellac, lacquer, wax – all change the wood’s appearance. While they accentuate the grain and beauty of the wood, they also darken and deepen its color. This is usually a good thing.

Applying wax or polish protects the manufacturer’s finish and helps to reduce surface scratches. Wax provides a hard finish and long-lasting protection, doesn’t smear, and is more durable than sprays or polishes. Use paste wax or liquid wax made specifically for furniture.

Can I use beeswax on varnished wood? A. Yes, beeswax can be applied over all types of wood finishes including varnishes, stains, oils and paints. In these instances you would be using the beeswax for extra protection of the wood and to polish the wood to your desired shine.

How Does It Work?

• Olive Oil. Olive oil shines, moisturizes, and protects wood.
• White Vinegar (or ACV) Vinegar cuts through the greasy, grimy, yuckiness that gets stuck to the table after meals.
• Lemon Juice.
• Vegetable Glycerin.
• Lavender Essential Oil.

Natural Beeswax formula feeds, enhances and protects all fine wooden surfaces. Soft wax – easy to apply & more cost effective than aerosol and other alternatives. Clear wax – doesn’t alter the colour of the surface it is applied too.

The Best Furniture Polishes to Make Every Surface Shine

• Best Oil: Pledge Restore & Shine. Pledge.
• Best Aerosol: Guardsman Anytime Clean & Polish.
• Best Wax: Howard Feed-N-Wax Wood Polish.
• Best Wipe: Weiman Furniture Wipes.
• Best Duster: Twinkle Dust and Shine Cloth.
• Best Scratch Solution: Weiman Repair Kit.

If this is a yes, wax is a must. Many poeple opt to add wax to furniture that will see water, such as a side table or kitchen table. Keep in mind that wax absorbs into wood and matte paint, so to keep your furniture water-proof you will need to re-apply your wax.

Overall a very dull appearance unless burnished to a high sheen. Once applied, wax is very difficult to remove. Protection of the wood surface is minimal. Very difficult to apply to an unfinished wood surface.

Waxing should only be done twice a year for furniture that gets heavy wear, such as chair arms and desktops, and every three to four years for items such as table and chair legs. If you can’t buff a surface to a sheen, you can assume the wax has worn off and it’s ready for another application.

There is a potential downside to a poly finish that isn’t an issue with wax. Poly topcoats can sometimes pull tannins from the wood through the porous chalk paint, creating yellowish (or sometimes pink) spots. This doesn’t always happen, but when it does it’s almost always with white or very light paint.

Chalk paint is water-resistant. It needs a sealer of lacquer if the surface is exposed to water. It is not waterproof and should not be used on surfaces that are in constant contact with water.

Wax is absolutely worth applying to chalk paint, especially if you want to protect your furniture and keep it looking good for longer. If you have any other queries, take a look at our article all about painting furniture for beginners.

Furniture doesn’t need to be sanded or primed. Chalk paint is easy to sand smooth once dry which makes eliminating any brush strokes easy so you can create a super smooth finish. Chalk paint is very durable when cured and when you add a wax or water-based polyurethane protective finish.

Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything — walls, kitchen cabinets, metal, wood, and even fabric — but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old.

Flammability. Both Chalk Paint® and Wall Paint are water-based paints and not flammable. They are not, however, classified as fire retardant paints (BS 476). They are safe for use on fire surrounds, radiators and hearths.

You can read all about that right here, “Kitchen Cabinet Makeover with Chalk Paint“. These are a few photos from my recent kitchen tile back splash project. But you can see the cabinets and how well they look. The finish is just not durable enough, in my opinion, to use in a high use area like a kitchen.

TRISH: Peeling can happen based on a few things: You did not clean the surface well and there is something on it repelling the paint or preventing the paint from adhering correctly. Temperature. If you are painting in an area where it may be too cold, like under a constant 60 degrees.

You have to apply wax to protect the finish. It is crucial. Here is an area on my cabinets that didn’t get enough wax. As you can see, over time the paint has flaked away.