Briwax

About Briwax Furniture Wax & Wood Polish

Briwax is a well-established range of wood waxes and furniture polishes, widely used for furniture restoration, antique furniture and interior woodwork. Briwax products are designed to clean, revive, protect and enhance the natural appearance of wood while creating a beautiful sheen.

At Priory Polishes, we stock a selection of Briwax furniture wax and wood finishing products, including the popular Briwax Original Wax Polish in a range of colours, Briwax Spray, Natural Creamed Beeswax and Natural Wood Wax.

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Choose the right Briwax product

Briwax Wax Polish

Briwax Wax Polish is a traditional furniture wax available in a wide range of colours. It is ideal for antique and modern furniture, particularly pine and oak, and can enhance the grain while adding colour, depth and a beautiful sheen.

Briwax Spray

Briwax Spray provides a quick and convenient way to clean, revive and finish wooden surfaces. It is particularly useful for maintaining finished furniture, hardwoods, doors, skirting boards and panelling.

Briwax Natural Creamed Beeswax

Briwax Natural Creamed Beeswax is a traditional furniture wax made with natural beeswax, linseed oils and genuine turpentine. It is especially suited to antique furniture, helping to revive the natural colour of wood and enrich its existing patina.

Briwax Natural Wood Wax

Briwax Natural Wood Wax is a 100% vegan wood wax made from natural renewable ingredients. It provides minimal colour change and is suitable for interior woodwork, including kitchen worktops, food preparation areas and chopping boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Briwax used for?

Briwax is used to clean, revive, protect and enhance wooden furniture and interior woodwork. Depending on the product, it can be used on antique furniture, bare wood, finished furniture and other suitable wooden surfaces.

Which Briwax is best for furniture?

Briwax Wax Polish is the most versatile choice for furniture, particularly when you want to add colour as well as a protective wax finish. It is available in a range of shades to complement different types of wood. This comes in a variety of colours and will enhance the appearance of the wood whist adding a protective layer. This wax polish is used on modern and antique furniture on all woods but works especially well on Pine and Oak. With the large colour choice, you can add a slight tone to your timber and this can also help to cover minor scratches and marks. There is also a clear wax polish option to keep your furniture as natural as possible in tone that is easy to apply and create a beautiful sheen.

Is Briwax waterproof?

Briwax wax finishes provide some resistance to moisture but are not waterproof. For areas exposed to regular water, such as kitchen worktops, a suitable hard wax oil or other durable wood finish is a better choice. Osmo Top Oil or Fiddes hard wax oil – Tints are both superb products that come with a selection of tinted shades for you to choose from.

Can Briwax be used on antique furniture?

Yes. Briwax is widely used for antique furniture restoration. Choose the product according to the existing finish and the result you want to achieve, and always test on a small inconspicuous area first.

Can you varnish over Briwax?

No. Wax can prevent varnish from bonding correctly to the surface. If you want to varnish previously waxed furniture, the wax should first be thoroughly removed and the surface prepared correctly.

Is Briwax easy to apply?

Yes, Briwax polish is easy to apply if done correctly. If you are applying to bare untreated wood, simply apply the wax in thin coats, using a lint free cloth in the direction of the grain. Leave the wax to dry for around 5 minutes and buff up to a nice sheen. You can repeat this process several times to improve the sheen, colour and protection of your finish. For an existing finish that you want to clean and restore or revive then try using a polish reviver first. The polish reviver is used to remove dirt, grime and will revive the existing polish. Once cleaned, this will make waxing your wood easier and will offer better results.