Woodworking wax has been used to complete projects for centuries.
Colored wax for wood furniture.
See how to apply furniture wax to make those details pop.
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It s best to try and closely match the color of the existing finish with the color of the wood.
Waxes are applied easily with a brush or a soft clean rag.
It is recommended for furniture antiques woodwork cabinets doors paneling and accessories that do not need a hard protective coat of polyurethane.
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So i added the espresso wax on top of the lichen color to warm up the tone a bit and now the color blended with the wood top perfectly.
Antiquing painted furniture with furniture wax creates a dramatic effect like on this painted claw foot table.
For a matte finish simply rub it in.
I kept the burled wood veneered top of the chest and found once i painted the base in lichen the color was still a little too cool compared to the warm wood top they didn t blend well together.
Be sure to reapply regularly.
You can purchase wax in paste liquid and solid stick forms and there are even a wide range of colors to choose from.
How to use wax finish on wood.
Apply the wax with a clean cotton cloth wrapped around the fingers much the way one applies a shoe polish to a pair of leather shoes.
By using a wax instead of a varnish you have more control over how the finished piece will look.
How to use wax finish on wood.
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Yet despite its popularity you shouldn t immediately reach for a wax finish for a variety of reasons.
For a glossy sheen buff the wax after applying.
Minwax paste finishing wax protects and adds hand rubbed luster to any finished wood surface.
Get gorgeous results with black furniture wax on your painted furniture.