| These act as surface polish colouring and providing a surface polish
which would need to be refreshed from time to time.
Wax comes in either block or liquid form. Applied by rag
it offer little resistance to heat or scratches and need frequent
maintenance coats.
Oils are penetrative and applied by brush or rag, and rubbed
in to seal hardwoods (not appropriate for softwoods – discolour
and get dirty). The finish gives good moisture resistance but resistance
to spills and heat is poor and gloss levels not high.
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Advice |
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Wood wax or oil Products |
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Furniture, doors, frames |
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Traditional products which colour wood. Can be brush applied
and then buffed up using a lint free cloth.
TIP:
To tell wax from oil, apply white spirit to a small area –
a wax surface will dissolve and leave a smear on the cloth,
oil will not.
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NOTE:
Always read the manufacturers guideline for each product as
there may be variations to the general information given in
the section |
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