Liberon Black Patinating Wax

Description

Liberon Black Patinating Wax is a special-effect wax designed to add a coloured finish, create aged effects and highlight selected areas of furniture and decorative objects.

It is particularly useful for ageing modern furniture, disguising repairs and highlighting decorative carvings. The wax can be used on a wide range of interior materials including wood, metal, gilt, plaster, stone, MDF and papier-mâché.

The black wax can be applied over suitable finished surfaces to create contrast and character, or worked into bare wood to create a coloured finish.

Liberon Black Patinating Wax is available in a 250ml tin and covers approximately 8–12m², depending on the surface and application.

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Why Choose Liberon Black Patinating Wax?

Liberon Black Patinating Wax is ideal when you want to add depth, contrast and an aged appearance to furniture and decorative surfaces without completely changing the character of the underlying piece.

• Creates striking decorative effects
• Ideal for ageing modern furniture
• Helps disguise repairs
• Highlights decorative carvings and mouldings
• Suitable for wood and metal
• Suitable for gilt surfaces
• Suitable for plaster and stone
• Suitable for MDF and papier-mâché
• Can be used over suitable finished surfaces
• Can be used as a coloured finish on bare wood
• Can be applied with a brush, cloth or 0000 steel wool

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What Can Black Patinating Wax Be Used On?

Liberon Black Patinating Wax can be used on a wide range of interior materials and decorative surfaces.

• Wood
• Antique furniture
• Modern furniture
• Metal
• Gilt surfaces
• Plaster
• Stone
• MDF
• Papier-mâché
• Decorative carvings
• Mouldings
• Furniture repairs

Always test the product on a spare or inconspicuous area first to check colour, compatibility and the final effect.

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Black Patinating Wax for Furniture

Black Patinating Wax is particularly useful for furniture restoration and decorative furniture finishing.

It can be used to add depth to finished furniture, highlight mouldings and carvings or give modern furniture a more aged and established appearance.

The wax can also help blend repaired areas into the surrounding furniture, making it useful when carrying out restoration work where a repair needs to be visually integrated with the original piece.

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Ageing Modern Furniture

One of the main uses of Liberon Black Patinating Wax is creating an aged appearance on modern furniture.

Applying the wax selectively to mouldings, recesses, edges and decorative details can create depth and contrast, helping a newer piece of furniture achieve a more traditional or antique-inspired appearance.

The amount of wax left on the surface can be adjusted to control the strength of the effect.

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Disguising Furniture Repairs

Black Patinating Wax can help disguise repairs on old and new furniture.

Repairs can sometimes appear noticeably lighter or newer than the surrounding timber. A carefully applied coloured wax can help blend the repaired area with the surrounding surface.

Apply sparingly and build the effect gradually rather than applying a heavy layer in one application.

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Black Patinating Wax for Decorative Carvings

Black Patinating Wax is particularly effective on decorative carvings and mouldings.

Working the wax into recessed areas can create attractive contrast between raised and recessed details, helping to emphasise the craftsmanship of carved furniture and decorative objects.

Use a brush, cloth or Ultra Fine 0000 Steel Wool depending on the surface and the effect you want to achieve.

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Black Patinating Wax for Wood

Liberon Black Patinating Wax can be used on both suitable finished wood and bare wood.

When used on bare wood as a coloured finish, work a thin coat into the timber using Ultra Fine 0000 Steel Wool. Allow the wax to become touch dry before buffing off the excess.

This can produce a subtle blackened or aged appearance while allowing the natural character and texture of the timber to remain visible.

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Black Patinating Wax for Metal

Liberon Black Patinating Wax can also be used on suitable interior metal surfaces.

It can create a dark decorative patina and is useful when restoring or ageing metal furniture components and decorative objects.

Make sure the metal is clean, dry and free from grease or other contamination before application.

If you are looking to age new metal then we would recommend using a Metal Antiquing Patination Fluid, we have several options here.

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Black Patinating Wax for Gilt and Decorative Surfaces

Black Patinating Wax can be used on suitable gilt, plaster, stone, MDF and papier-mâché surfaces to create decorative effects.

It can be applied selectively to recesses and details to create greater depth and contrast, particularly on ornate decorative pieces.

Always test first, especially on delicate or valuable gilded and decorative surfaces.

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How to Use Liberon Black Patinating Wax

For best results, the surface should be clean, dry and free from previous finishing materials.

1. Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from previous finishing materials.
2. Apply Liberon Black Patinating Wax using a clean cloth or brush.
3. Allow the wax to dry for approximately 2–3 minutes.
4. Use a clean lint-free cloth or Ultra Fine 0000 Steel Wool to remove as much or as little excess wax as required.
5. Continue working until the desired decorative effect has been achieved.
6. Allow the surface to dry fully.
7. Buff gently if required.
8. To use the wax as a coloured finish on bare wood, work a thin coat into the wood with Ultra Fine Steel Wool (Grade 0000), allow to become touch dry and buff off the excess. Once dry the wax may be sealed with a wax, oil or polish.

Using Black Patinating Wax on Bare Wood

When using Black Patinating Wax on bare wood as a coloured finish, apply a thin coat using Ultra Fine 0000 Steel Wool.

Work the wax into the timber and allow it to become touch dry before buffing away the excess.

Applying the wax thinly allows you to build the colour gradually and gives you greater control over the final appearance.

Controlling the Black Effect

One of the advantages of Black Patinating Wax is that you can control how much colour and effect remains on the surface.

After allowing the wax to dry for a few minutes, remove more or less of the excess depending on the appearance you want.

Removing more wax will create a more subtle effect, while leaving more wax in recessed areas can create stronger contrast and a more pronounced aged appearance.

Sealing Black Patinating Wax

When Black Patinating Wax is used as a coloured finish on bare wood, the finished surface can be sealed once dry using a suitable wax, oil or polish.

For a water-resistant finish, you can try using Liberon Finishing Oil applied with a lint-free cloth or Ultra Fine 0000 Steel Wool.

Always check compatibility and test the complete finishing system on a spare or inconspicuous area first.

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Technical Information

Product: Liberon Black Patinating Wax

Colour: Black

Size: 250ml

Coverage: Approximately 8–12m² per 250ml

Application: Brush, cloth or Ultra Fine 0000 Steel Wool

Drying Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Tool Cleaning: White Spirit

Suitable For: Interior use

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberon Black Patinating Wax used for?

Liberon Black Patinating Wax is used to add a coloured finish, create aged effects, disguise repairs and highlight decorative details on furniture and other interior surfaces.

Can Liberon Black Patinating Wax be used on wood?

Yes. It can be used on suitable finished wood or applied to bare wood as a coloured finish.

Can Black Patinating Wax be used on antique furniture?

Yes. It is particularly useful for ageing furniture, disguising repairs and highlighting decorative carvings. Always test first on an inconspicuous area.

Can Black Patinating Wax be used on metal?

Yes. It is suitable for interior metal surfaces and can be used to create a dark decorative patina.

Can I use Black Patinating Wax on carvings?

Yes. It is particularly effective on decorative carvings and mouldings, where it can highlight recessed areas and create greater depth.

Can I use 0000 steel wool with Black Patinating Wax?

Yes. Ultra Fine 0000 Steel Wool is one of the recommended application methods and can be particularly useful for working the wax into bare wood or removing excess from detailed surfaces.

Can Black Patinating Wax be used on bare wood?

Yes. Work a thin coat into bare wood using Ultra Fine 0000 Steel Wool, allow it to become touch dry and then buff away the excess.

How long does Liberon Black Patinating Wax take to dry?

Libéron’s current product information gives a drying time of approximately 5 minutes, although the wax is ready for excess removal after around 2–3 minutes.

Can Black Patinating Wax disguise furniture repairs?

Yes. It is specifically intended for helping to disguise repairs to old and new furniture.

Can Black Patinating Wax be used on gilt?

Yes. It is suitable for gilt surfaces and can be used to create decorative ageing and highlighting effects.

Can Black Patinating Wax be used on plaster?

Yes. It can be used on suitable interior plaster surfaces to create decorative effects.

Can Black Patinating Wax be used on MDF?

Yes. Liberon lists MDF among the suitable surfaces for Black Patinating Wax.

Can Black Patinating Wax be used on papier-mâché?

Yes. It is suitable for interior papier-mâché surfaces.

How do I clean tools after using Black Patinating Wax?

Tools can be cleaned using white spirit. Remove as much product as possible from tools before cleaning.

How much does 250ml of Black Patinating Wax cover?

A 250ml tin covers approximately 8–12m², depending on the surface and application method.

Can Black Patinating Wax be used outdoors?

No. Liberon Black Patinating Wax is intended for interior use.

Can Black Patinating Wax be sealed?

Yes. When used as a coloured finish on bare wood, it can be sealed with a suitable wax, oil or polish once dry.

Is Liberon Black Patinating Wax flammable?

Yes. The product should be handled carefully and used in a well-ventilated area. Follow the safety information supplied with the product.

 

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Please note

Always test on a small area to ensure you are happy with the colour and results.

Liberon Black Patinating Wax comes in a 250ml tin and will cover approximately 8 – 12m². It is for use on interior only and you require a drying time of around 2 – 3 minutes. Apply using a brush, cloth or steel wool and can be cleaned back using White Spirit.

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Health and Safety
Harmful. Flammable. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin. Do not empty into drains. Wear suitable gloves. Use only in well-ventilated areas. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container of label. Contains silice, suitable respiratory equipment is recommended when using sand paper on dry surfaces.

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