How to apply wax to wooden doors?
Question:The doors are new ie. bare timber
Answers:
it is best to use a paste wax that is intended specifically for wood such as Johnson's paste wax as per the directions
http://www.amazon.com/johnson-s-c-sons-p...
Or if you are industrious you can make your own bees wax polish by using one of these 2 receipes-
SOFT FURNITURE WAX.
60 grams of paraffin wax, 60 grams of beeswax, 300ml. turpentine, 300 ml. boiled linseed oil and 5 mls of eucalyptus oil. Heat until all dissolved , partly cool and pour into suitable containers. To make a softer wax, add more paraffin wax, turps and linseed oil.
FURNITURE CREAM
30 grams of beeswax, 15 grams paraffin wax, 15 grams of pure soap, 120 ml. turpentine, 120 ml. water and 5 mls of lemon essence.
Grate waxes and pure soap into a saucepan, add turps and water, bring to the boil and add lemon essence. Simmer for ten minutes then remove from heat and stir for five minutes or until cool enough to pour into a bottle.
make sure they are smooth,dust free and then just start rubbing the wax on evenly and build it up to the point that it starts to shine ,then reapply once a year to keep them looking good
If you live in UK buy your wax from wilkos as it is cheaper than all the other stores. Make sure your doors are clean and dust free and apply wax with a lint free cloth working it well into all corners.
Have a cup of tea whilst giving wax time to soak in then wipe of any excess wax with a clean rag. Repeat until you are happy with the finish.
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