Chestnut Microcrystalline Wax is a premium hard-wearing wood finishing wax that provides exceptional durability, water resistance and a smooth polished finish. Rich in high-quality microcrystalline wax, it creates a dense protective coating that resists fingerprints thanks to its high melting point.
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Chestnut Microcrystalline Wax is a specialist hard-wearing wood finishing wax designed to provide a durable protective coating and a smooth, polished sheen.
Unlike many traditional furniture waxes, microcrystalline wax has an exceptionally fine crystal structure and a higher melting point. This helps create a dense, durable finish that is resistant to handling, finger marks and water splashes.
Chestnut Microcrystalline Wax is suitable for wooden furniture, woodturning, decorative timber, boxes, bowls, ornaments and wooden toys. Once fully dry, it complies with EN71-3 toy safety requirements when used as directed.
Chestnut Microcrystalline Wax is an excellent choice when you want a tougher and more durable wax finish than many traditional furniture waxes can provide.
Chestnut Microcrystalline Wax can be used on a wide range of interior wooden items and woodworking projects where a durable wax finish is required.
Chestnut Microcrystalline Wax is ideal for protecting and finishing wooden furniture. Its hard-wearing properties make it particularly useful for furniture that is regularly handled, while its fine crystal structure creates a smooth, attractive finish.
It can be used on cabinets, tables, boxes, display furniture and other interior wooden pieces where a durable polished finish is required.
This Wood Wax is particularly popular for woodturning projects, including bowls, pens, boxes, platters and decorative turned items.
It can be applied by hand and buffed to produce a smooth sheen, or used with the Buffing Wheel System to achieve a deeper polished finish.
Once fully dry, Chestnut Microcrystalline Wax complies with EN71 Part 3 toy safety requirements, making it suitable for wooden toys and nursery items when applied as directed.
This makes it a useful choice for protecting and finishing wooden toys while providing a durable, smooth surface.
For the best results, Chestnut Microcrystalline Wax can be applied over suitable Chestnut Products finishes, including:
It can also be used with the Chestnut Buffing Wheel System. Apply the wax after the appropriate preparation stages, allow it to dry for approximately 20 minutes and then buff with the finishing wheel to develop a rich, durable shine.
For the best results, the timber should be clean, dry and properly prepared before applying the wax.
A little Wax goes a long way. Thin coats are recommended rather than applying a heavy layer of wax.
Product Type: Microcrystalline Wood Wax
Finish: Natural Gloss
Application Methods: Soft Cloth, Buffing Cloth or Buffing Wheel System
Drying Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Properties: Hard Wearing, Water Resistant, High Melting Point and Dense Protective Coating
Suitable For: Hardwood, Softwood and Interior Timber
Size: 225ml
Chestnut Microcrystalline Wax is a specialist finishing wax with a fine crystal structure that creates a dense, durable protective coating for wood.
Microcrystalline Wax has a higher melting point and forms a denser coating than many traditional waxes, helping it resist handling, finger marks and moisture.
Yes. It is suitable for wooden furniture, cabinets, tables, decorative timber and other interior woodworking projects.
Yes. It is particularly suitable for woodturning projects such as bowls, pens, boxes and decorative turned items.
Yes. Once fully dry, this Wax complies with EN71 Part 3 toy safety requirements when used as directed.
It provides excellent resistance to water splashes and short-term moisture exposure. It is not intended for permanent outdoor use or prolonged immersion.
It takes approximately 20 minutes to dry under normal conditions before buffing.
One thin coat is usually sufficient. A second thin coat can be applied if additional protection or a deeper finish is required.
Yes. It can be applied over suitable Chestnut sanding sealers, including Cellulose Sanding Sealer and Acrylic Sanding Sealer.
Yes. Once dry, it can be buffed with a clean cloth or used with a suitable buffing wheel system to produce a smooth polished sheen.
Its higher melting point and dense protective coating make it more resistant to fingerprints and smudges than many traditional wax finishes.
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