Briwax Wax Polish – 400g

Briwax Original Wax Polish is used to enhance, protect and revive the appearance of wooden furniture and other interior wood surfaces. It is particularly popular for antique furniture, pine and oak.

Yes. Briwax Wax Polish can be applied to bare wood. The timber can be stained first if a particular colour is required, followed by a suitable sanding sealer before waxing.

Yes. Briwax is widely used for restoring and reviving old and antique wooden furniture. Always check the condition and compatibility of the existing finish before applying wax.

The best way to apply Briwax Wax Polish will depend on whether your wood has an existing finish or not. If you have an existing finish like a French polished finish on an antique furniture piece, then it is always best to clean the surface first using a polish reviver. This will remove any dirt and grime and add a nice sheen to the piece. You can then apply the Briwax furniture wax polish using a lint free cloth. Apply in the direction of the grain in thin coats. Once dry (after around 5 minutes) buff up to a nice sheen. On bare wood, you can stain and seal the wood first using a shellac sealer (but this is optional) Apply the Briwax using a lint free cloth in the direction of the grain. Again leave to dry and buff up to a nice sheen. You can add several thin layers of wood wax and buff between coats to enhance the sheen and colour of your finish.

No, this wood wax is not waterproof. It will add some slight water resistance but for a waterproof finish, you would be better to look at a hard wax oil finish.

Yes, this wood wax is ideal for Pine wood. Briwax rustic pine, is a really nice shade to use as it adds an antique feel and colour to your wood. Briwax old pine wax will not only enhance the appearance of the wood but it also helps to highlight the grain to produce a lovely honey colour. This can also be used on antique pine furniture, scaffold boards, beams and much more. You can use any of the other colours in the range if you want to change the shade of your wood and we have all 9 different tinted variations on offer.

No it is not possible to varnish over this or any other wax, as the wood wax will stop the varnish from keying to the wood correctly. You would need to clean away any old wax, back to the bare wood before applying a varnish finish.

Yes you can apply this on top of a danish oil as long as the danish oil is fully dry and cured correctly. Try to stick to a close colour to your timber shade as possible, for example the best Briwax polish for pine furniture would be the rustic pine shade.

Yes, Priory polishes is a Briwax stockist and we ship around the UK on a daily basis direct to your home. We offer all Briwax colours in 400ml tins and free delivery over £20. We also can advise on the most suitable shade and finish for your project, so feel free to email for any advice or information.

Briwax is more for use on interior furniture or wood that will not get wet. It is not suitable for worktops as it is not water or heat resistant. For this it would be better to use a hard wax oil or Osmo Top Oil is a superb alternative.

This wood wax comes in many different shades and the most suitable will depend on the shade you want your Oak to be. The colour antique brown can offer a golden oak wax shade ideal for the lighter tones. Briwax also offers mid brown to dark oak shades like Jacobean or Tudor oak. The colour choice will really depend on your taste and if you are trying to get a similar shade to the existing colour on your oak furniture.

This will depend on the white marks and how they have been caused. If the white marks are under a french polished finish, then this will probably not work. For this try using Liberon ring remover. If it is on a previously waxed wood then it may work by re-coating the area using the same wax tone. Sometimes, you will need to apply the Briwax using 0000 steel wool to work it into the wood and mark. Always test a small area first to ensure compatibility.

This wood wax can take as little as 5 minutes to dry if applied thinly. We always recommend to apply thin coats and leave for around 5 minutes and then buff up. Repeat the process until you have got your desired sheen. This is far better than applying one thick coat, as this will take longer to dry and be very difficult to buff off the excess. Also thick coats can lead to patchy finishes.

Yes, this can be used on most painted finishes as long as the paint is fully dry and cured. We have used this before on top of a chalk paint finish but I would always test a small area first to ensure compatibility. If you are unsure, we do offer Annie Sloan chalk paint wax that can be used on chalk paint finishes.

Several thin coats can be applied to build up the depth of colour and sheen. Allow each coat to dry and buff the surface before applying another.

Coverage depends on the type and condition of the wood and whether the surface has an existing finish. As a general guide, a 400g tin of clear Briwax can cover approximately 6 square metres with one coat, although porous or bare timber may require more product.