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Beeswax Polish is a natural wax used to feed and protect bare wooden surfaces, it seals and protects all types of wood and wooden surfaces giving a long lasting, durable and natural looking shine. Perfect for wooden furniture, the Beeswax Polish will not only make the furniture look much nicer, but it will also help protect the wood against stains and spills.
Beeswax acts as a protective coating on the surface, enhancing the woods shine and helping keep it looking better for longer.
Beeswax Polish - a proven formula
Our natural beeswax blend has been used by our national network of furniture restorers, as well as professional restorers, heritage organizations, and the general public with great success for many years.
Formulated to be color neutral, it enhances the natural beauty of the wood without changing the color, it will simply add a healthy, natural looking finish, bringing out the best in any wooden surface, modern or antique.
Beeswax Polish is Suitable For
Our Beeswax Polish is designed for use on modern and antique internal woods, including wooden veneers, our fine beeswax formula is suitable for treating all natural woods including;
- Beech
- Mahogany
- Oak
- Pine
- Teak
- Walnut
- Yew
Coverage and Shelf Life
- 200ml of Beeswax will cover an area of roughly 25-30 sq ft
- 1 Liter of Beeswax will cover an area of approx 135 sq ft
Instructions
Step 1
The Beeswax Polish is capable of cleaning wood too, however, if the wood is very dirty, give the wood a good clean using the Wood Cleaner.
Step 2
Ensure the surface is dust free. Apply the Beeswax Polish onto a cloth and rub into the wooden surface following the direction of the grain. Let wax sit for 5 minutes, then buff with a cloth to restore the luster. We recommend using a Lint Free Cloth for best results.
Step 3
Additional coats can be applied for extra protection, or if applying to bare wood. The Beeswax Polish will provide protection against stains and spills, as well as putting a lovely shine on your furniture.
Maintenance with Beeswax Polish
Beeswax Polish should be re-applied once a year for maintenance. When properly protected, Beeswax Polish will cause liquids to bead up on the surface. A good indication of when the Beeswax needs to be re-applied is when liquids start to lie flat on the surface instead of beading up.
FAQs
About five minutes. however, If it's a humid day, leave it a little longer, then take a clean cloth and buff the beeswax to shine.
Hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and walnut should be treated regularly with Beeswax Polish three of four times a year to keep the wood in best condition.
One benefit of beeswax is that it repels water, causing the water to bead up on the surface of the wood. When this stops happening and the water lies flat, that is a great indication that you need to re-apply the Beeswax Polish.
Yes, beeswax can be applied over all types of wood finishes including varnishes, stains, oils and paints. In these instances you would be using the beeswax for extra protection of the wood and to polish the wood to your desired shine.
Beeswax penetrates the grain forming an attractive, polished finish. Any water that touches the wood will bead up on the surface.
Both products can be used on all wooden surfaces. The Beeswax Polish is a traditional wax polish and so is a harder wax, and is applied and buffed to a shine. The Wax & Polish is more cream-like in consistency as it is mixed with oil, making it easier to use and apply.
The main difference is the Beeswax Polish will protect and enhance without changing the color, whereas the Wax & Polish will soak further into the wood, darkening it slightly, in a similar way that a wood oil would do.
Spray polishes contain silicones that cause a build up on furniture and wooden items. After several applications you might start to notice the furniture can become smeary when touched. Using beeswax to polish the furniture will give you a lovely polished finish, but without the streaks or smears you get with a spray polish.
Beeswax has many benefits to wood, not only does it help maintain and keep wood in good condition, but it also cleans wood, polishes and protects the wood from stains and spills. This is why beeswax is one of the most popular furniture polishes.
