See how to apply furniture wax to make those details pop.
Colored wax for wood furniture.
Many wood waxes available today come in a variety of colors.
The wax will fuse with the chalky paint making it very strong.
How to use wax finish on wood.
Applying furniture wax really brings out the details.
Woodworking wax has been used to complete projects for centuries.
It is recommended for furniture antiques woodwork cabinets doors paneling and accessories that do not need a hard protective coat of polyurethane.
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.
Waxes are applied easily with a brush or a soft clean rag.
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.
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Yet despite its popularity you shouldn t immediately reach for a wax finish for a variety of reasons.
Antiquing painted furniture with furniture wax creates a dramatic effect like on this painted claw foot table.
By using a wax instead of a varnish you have more control over how the finished piece will look.
For a glossy sheen buff the wax after applying.
How to use wax finish on wood.
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You can purchase wax in paste liquid and solid stick forms and there are even a wide range of colors to choose from.
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It s best to try and closely match the color of the existing finish with the color of the wood.
Minwax paste finishing wax protects and adds hand rubbed luster to any finished wood surface.
Be sure to reapply regularly.
Get gorgeous results with black furniture wax on your painted furniture.