Fiddes

Fiddes Wood Finishes and Restoration Products

Fiddes is a well-established British manufacturer of wood finishes, furniture waxes and restoration products. The range includes traditional wax polishes alongside hard wax oils, wood stains, French polishes, shellac sealers, cleaners and specialist products for furniture and timber.

At Priory Polishes, you can choose from a wide selection of Fiddes wood finishes for furniture, flooring, doors, worktops and other suitable timber surfaces.

Fiddes Hard Wax Oil

Fiddes Hard Wax Oil is one of the best-known products in the Fiddes range. It is available in clear finishes as well as a selection of tinted colours, allowing you to protect suitable timber while retaining or changing the appearance of the wood.

Fiddes Hard Wax Oil is available in different finishes, including satin and matt, while the tinted range can be used where additional colour is required. Fiddes Ultra Raw Hard Wax Oil provides another option where a more natural, unfinished appearance is wanted.

Hard wax oil can be used on suitable wooden floors, furniture and other timber surfaces. Always check the individual product instructions to confirm suitability and preparation requirements.

Fiddes Wax Polish

Fiddes Supreme Wax Polish is a traditional furniture wax available in a range of colours. It is particularly useful for finishing and enhancing suitable bare wood, while the different shades can also help add warmth or colour to timber.

Fiddes Mellow Wax Furniture Polish is another option for maintaining and finishing suitable wooden furniture and existing finishes. Fiddes also produces a selection of coloured waxes, including English Oak, Jacobean, Georgian Mahogany, Antique Brown, Rugger Brown and Stripped Pine.

Fiddes Furniture Wax and Antique Furniture

Fiddes furniture wax can be used as part of furniture restoration and maintenance where a traditional wax finish is required. Wax can help enhance the appearance of timber and provide a soft sheen while retaining the character of suitable wooden furniture.

When working on antique or valuable furniture, it is important to establish what finish is already present before applying a new product. Cleaning and testing in an inconspicuous area can help avoid unwanted changes to the original surface.

Fiddes Wood Stains

Fiddes wood stains are available in different formulations and colours for adding or changing the colour of suitable timber. The range includes Light Fast Concentrated Wood Stain, Non Grain Raising Spirit Stain and Nitro Stain.

These products can be useful for furniture restoration, colour matching and finishing new timber. The choice of stain will depend on the type of wood, the application method and the finish you intend to apply afterwards.

Fiddes French Polish and Shellac

Our Fiddes range includes traditional French polish and shellac finishes, including Button Polish, Black Polish, Garnet Polish, White Polish, Transparent Polish and Heavy French Polish.

Fiddes Shellac Sealer can also be used as part of traditional wood-finishing and French polishing work. Different shellac finishes produce different colours and levels of depth, so the appropriate product will depend on the timber and the result you want to achieve.

Fiddes Table Top Polish

Fiddes Table Top Polish, also known as a heat-resistant polish, provides an alternative to traditional French polish where additional resistance to marking and scuffing is required. It is particularly suited to suitable dining table tops and other interior wooden surfaces where a more durable polished finish is needed.

Fiddes Liming Wax and Liming Paste

Fiddes Liming Wax and Liming Paste can be used to create decorative limed effects on suitable timber. Liming products are particularly effective on open-grained woods where the grain can be emphasised to create a lighter, more distinctive finish.

They can be used for furniture, doors, panelling and other suitable interior woodwork. Always follow the product instructions for preparation and application.

Fiddes Wood Cleaners

Fiddes also produces specialist products for cleaning and maintaining timber. Fiddes Wood Surface Cleaner can be used on suitable interior wood surfaces, while Fiddes Wood Floor Cleaner is designed specifically for maintaining suitable wooden floors.

Using an appropriate cleaner before applying a new finish can help remove surface dirt and contamination and provide a cleaner surface for subsequent maintenance.

Fiddes Wood Restoration Products

The Fiddes range also includes products such as Filler Gel, A & B Bleach, Methylated Spirit and other specialist materials that can be useful for furniture restoration and traditional wood finishing.

Whether you are repairing timber, preparing a surface, changing its colour or applying a new protective finish, choosing the correct preparation product is an important part of achieving a good result.

Choosing the Right Fiddes Finish

The best Fiddes wood finish depends on the timber, the existing surface and the appearance and level of protection you require.

For floors and other suitable timber surfaces where an oil-and-wax finish is required, consider Fiddes Hard Wax Oil. For traditional furniture polishing, Fiddes Supreme Wax Polish or Mellow Wax may be appropriate. If you need to colour bare timber, the Fiddes wood stains provide a choice of formulations and colours, while the French polishes and shellac products are suited to traditional furniture finishing.

Always check the individual product instructions before use and test the chosen product on a small, inconspicuous area, particularly when working on antique furniture or an existing finish.