Liberon Button Polish – 250ml

Description

Liberon Button Polish is a traditional, high-quality French polish with a rich golden brown colour. It is particularly suitable for antique finishes and furniture restoration, while also being an excellent all-round polish for new wood.

Button Polish can add warmth to new or pale-looking timber as it dries to a warm golden brown colour. It can also help cover certain blemishes and marks, making it a useful choice for traditional furniture restoration.

Made from shellac, Liberon Button Polish is designed to be applied using traditional French polishing techniques with a French polishing mop or rubber.

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What is Button Polish Used For?

Liberon Button Polish is ideal for creating a traditional warm French polished finish on wooden furniture and interior woodwork.

It can be used for:

• Antique furniture restoration
• Traditional French polishing
• New wooden furniture
• Furniture restoration projects
• Warming pale timber
• Darkening light-coloured wood
• Covering certain marks and blemishes
• Creating a traditional golden brown finish

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Button Polish for Antique Furniture

Liberon Button Polish is particularly well suited to antique furniture restoration.

Its traditional golden brown colour can help recreate the warm appearance associated with older French polished furniture. It can also be useful when restoring stripped timber where the wood has lost some of its original warmth and colour.

Button Polish is part of Liberon’s traditional French polish range alongside Garnet Polish, Black Polish and Special Pale French Polish. The right polish can be selected depending on the colour and appearance you want to achieve.

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Button Polish for Pale Wood

One of the main benefits of Liberon Button Polish is its ability to warm new or pale-looking timber.

As the polish builds up, it develops a richer golden brown appearance, making it particularly useful when pale wood needs to be given a warmer, more traditional appearance.

The final colour will depend on the original timber and the number of coats applied, so always test the product on a spare piece or inconspicuous area before beginning the main project.

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How to Use Liberon Button Polish

1. Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from previous wax, varnish, grease and dirt.
2. Remove wax finishes using Liberon Wax and Polish Remover and suitable varnish finishes using Liberon Fine Wood Stripper.
3. Sand the timber using extra fine abrasive paper to create a smooth surface.
4. Remove all sanding dust using a lint free cloth.
5. Fill open-grained woods with a suitable grain filler where required.
6. Apply Liberon Button Polish using a French polishing brush or French polishing rubber.
7. Use traditional French polishing techniques and allow the polish to dry between coats.
8. Build up several coats until the desired colour, depth and sheen have been achieved.

We usually recommend a minimum of three coats, although additional coats can be applied where necessary to achieve the desired finish. More coats will generally produce a warmer and deeper colour.

French polishes are best applied in a warm, clean, dry and dust-free environment.

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Finishing Liberon Button Polish

Once the final coat of Button Polish has been applied and the finish has hardened sufficiently, a good-quality furniture wax can be used to enhance the appearance and provide an additional layer of protection.

For a higher level of sheen, the finished surface can be carefully burnished once the French polish has hardened.

Always allow sufficient time for the finish to harden before applying any additional finishing products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberon Button Polish?

Liberon Button Polish is a traditional golden brown shellac French polish used for antique furniture, furniture restoration and new wood.

What colour is Button Polish?

Liberon Button Polish is golden brown. It adds warmth to pale or new-looking timber and becomes richer as additional coats are applied.

Is Liberon Button Polish suitable for antique furniture?

Yes. Button Polish is specifically suitable for traditional antique finishes and is widely used for furniture restoration.

Can Button Polish be used on new wood?

Yes. It is an excellent all-round polish for new wood and can be particularly useful for warming pale-looking timber.

Does Button Polish darken wood?

Yes. Its golden brown colour can warm and deepen the appearance of pale timber. The colour will become warmer as additional coats are applied.

How do I apply Liberon Button Polish?

It can be applied using a French polishing mop or French polishing rubber in accordance with traditional French polishing techniques.

How many coats of Button Polish should I apply?

Several coats are normally required to build the desired finish. We recommend a minimum of three coats, although more may be required depending on the timber and the finish you want to achieve.

Can I wax over Liberon Button Polish?

Yes. Once the French polish has sufficiently hardened, a good-quality furniture wax can be applied to enhance the finish and provide additional protection.

How do I clean tools after using Button Polish?

Clean brushes and suitable tools with methylated spirit.

Can Button Polish cover marks and blemishes?

Button Polish is well known for helping to cover certain blemishes and marks on suitable timber. However, deeper scratches, dents and damage should be repaired and prepared before polishing.

How should Liberon Button Polish be stored?

When not in use, keep the product in a cool, dry place. Once opened, the product may deteriorate over time.

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Please note

Always test a small area before starting any project to ensure you are happy with the colour and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

For best results always finish with a good quality Wax Finish as this will further enhance the finish and add a layer of protection to your furniture.

When not in use keep in a cool dry place.

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Health and Safety

Always read the product label before use and follow the manufacturer’s current safety instructions.

Use in a well-ventilated area and keep away from heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition.

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