Would you recommend Briwax for a rough, unfinished reclaimed wood table top with sizable crevices?
1313897
No, I would not! It works perfectly on smooth, unfinished furniture - even unpainted but I would not recommend it for reclaimed would and certainly not crevices or chips in the wood. I have no idea what to use except for a good power sander and work down from several grades of sandpaper until it is more manageable.
1313898
Definitely NO !!!! This wax is a paste wax which remains solvent when applied so you can spread it, but it dries very hard. . If it dries in a crack or crevice, it will leave a hard white residue which is hard to remove. I only use this wax for smooth finish woodwork. I sometimes have to use a toothpick to remove from corner joins etc. I love this wax for furniture final finishing and have used it for many years. GJR (Woodsworker)
1313899
It would be a LOT of work as the briwax would fill the crevices and you'd have to really polish to reduce it. It would smooth the table out however if you let it build up in the crevices, allow to dry/set and then polish the surface. If you want the rough surface then I'd say 'no'. If you do want it to fill in the crevices then make sure you use a sturdy piece of clothe, not terry cloth. You want something sturdy and smooth with no threads to catch. I honestly love briwax from the time I first discovered it in England, 1983!
1313900
It would be hard to polish as the wax in the crevices wouldn't be reached by a regular cloth or buffer....
1313901
No. If this is a table that is going to have food on it, those crevices are going to be hard to keep clean.
443779
I use it on any of my would projects. I make furniture and accessories from reclaimed items. Any items that may be used for food i always use beeswax for the finish. It should work well on the table as long as it is a smooth surface. For a more durable surface I would suggest at least 3 coats with a good buffing in between coats. To make the buffing easier on the table surface I use an orbital buffer, the type you would use to buff a car. I have one that I use just for my furniture projects. It is a small one put out by Turtle Wax. Here is a link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/251425474054?lpid=82 Good luck with your project.
368891
All of the wood should be treated. Then let it sit 24-48 hours and you're in business!! Love this stuff...
42078
Daddy Van's Bees Wax would work. It takes multiple coats to get nice deep luster, and also makes the surface water resistant. I made a table out of a Tulip tree round and added around 14 coats of beeswax ... no trouble with water and it has a deep hand rubbed luster to it.
42079
Daddys will work for you. I use it on my stained but not sealed acacia wood dining table.
1774578
I added extra polyurethane onto the top myself - three coats, But I still use placemats anyway. I have set stuff like glass of iced tea down for short time and it did not leave stains, etc. ( after adding the poly ) Note the poly I added is just a bit rough in a few spots, but I'm not a carpenter or furniture refinisher :-)
299070
I used it on s table top and it got a scratch. I would not use it again because of the cost, smell and extra long dry time. I prefer oil based poly.
2048229
Yes. I have 90 year old mahogany floors that are unfinished. I stripped the old wax off the floors then applied new stain to the floors followed by Rejuvenate. It smooths out the imperfections in the old floor and looks great. It is holding up quite well but I did notice that dripping anything acidic on the floor (vinegar, lemon/lime juice) leaves a small whitish spot on the floor. I assume this is due to the liquid reacting with the Rejuvenate.
1594386
I called Formby company for you, since their telephone number is on the bottle that I have in front of me. The customer relations advisor said their finish is only for inside furniture. If you want something for exterior wood use a product using teak oil and some of the Minwax finishes can be used outside.
2132419
You can use the wax pencils that minwax makes and then cover with the Briwax. You can also use the clear Briwax and apply multiple coats to build a wax finish. It takes many applications to do this and then coat with your tinted Briwax. I did this with a Stickley end table and no one has noticed the repair.
1458078
It works well on unfinished wood. If your furniture is stained and varnished I don't think I'd use it.
1547063
If the wood is not smooth or if it has any peeling or splinters it would be best to sand it down to where it was smooth. Otherwise the new stuff would just peel, too.
87135
I've used it many times over varnished wood, and had very good results. Most people, these days, seem to skip the middle steps of sanding and wiping down, and are pleased enough with the results. I prefer to do it old school and reap the benefits. Even 1-2-3 will adhere better if you break the gloss, first. Your end results are only as good as your preparation. If the chair is old, it may be shellac and not actually varnish. Zinsser also makes a shellac-based product called B-I-N. Both work really well.
1104818
If it's a wood veneer that has been finished, Trewax is a great option. Apply it, let it dry some and then buff it with a lint free rag. You'll have to reapply every now and then (yearly).
1268460
That seems to be the case in my experience on a butcher block table that's only been treated with this product. I wipe it down with a damp cloth frequently and it leaves no marks or stains. I think the more you treat the surface regularly, the more protective it seems to be in my case.
1751676
A little Daddy Van's* goes a long way! You only need to apply a small amount with a cotton cloth, and, if your wood is dry and undernourished, allow the polish to sit and penetrate for a few minutes. Then buff any excess from the surface thoroughly with a clean, dry cotton cloth (an old T-shirt is perfect!) Follow these instructions and your furniture will glow with health. The finish will not be shiny. It will look nourished and richer... and your wood will definitely feel loved.
1983585
Briwax creates a strong hard wax finish, however you shouldn't use it wherever water may get on it.