French Polishing Brush

Description

French Polishing Brush – Size 8, made with soft natural hair bristles for applying French polish smoothly and evenly. The rounded, domed head provides a good spread of polish, making it ideal for applying multiple layers when French polishing antique furniture and wood.

Hand crafted in the UK, this traditional French polish brush is suitable for furniture restoration and can be used on tables, chairs, drawers, cabinets, wooden mirrors, desks and other wooden surfaces.

• Uses of a French Polishing Brush
• How to Use a French Polishing Brush
• Cleaning the Brush
• Please Note

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Uses of a French Polishing Brush

The French Polishing Brush is ideal for:

• Applying French polish to antique furniture
• Applying shellac-based wood finishes
• Building up multiple thin coats of French polish
• Restoring tables, chairs, cabinets and drawers
• French polishing wooden mirrors and desks
• Furniture restoration and traditional wood finishing

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How to Use a French Polishing Brush

1. Ensure the wood is properly prepared, clean, dry and free from dust.
2. Load the soft natural bristles with a suitable French polish.
3. Apply a thin, even coat in the direction of the wood grain.
4. Work smoothly and avoid applying excessively heavy coats.
5. Allow the polish to dry before applying further coats.
6. Continue building thin coats until the desired depth and sheen is achieved.

For a complete step-by-step guide, see our French Polishing Guide.

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Cleaning the Brush

Clean the French Polishing Brush thoroughly after use. Methylated Spirit can be used to clean brushes used with French polish and shellac finishes. Rinse the brush in the methylated spirit and then dry it carefully with a clean cloth.

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Please Note

• This is a Size 8 French Polishing Brush.
• Made with soft, natural hair bristles.
• The rounded head is designed to provide a smooth spread when applying polish.
• Always clean the brush after use and store it carefully to help maintain the soft bristles.
• Always test your chosen French polish on an inconspicuous area before starting a restoration project.
• If cared for properly, soft hair French polishing mops will last for a lifetime.

Hand crafted in the UK.