green.val•1mo agoProlific Poster

I used to avoid wax finishes until a client's chair changed my mind.

I always skipped wax because I thought it was too much upkeep. But after using it on a worn-out chair, I saw how it brings out the wood's depth. What do you think about wax for daily use furniture?

4 comments

4 Comments

karencampbell1mo ago

Wow, what type of wax holds up best for a kitchen table?

patricia2621mo ago

So @karencampbell, are you trying to protect an old finish that's already there, or is the wood totally bare right now? That changes the game a LOT. Like, a paste wax over old varnish is fine, but if it's raw wood you might need something tougher for all the spills and heat. My aunt used just wax on a bare wood table and every coffee cup left a white ring.

jakeb818d ago

Yeah, those white rings are the worst... been there. Hope @karencampbell gets a clear answer on what she's working with first.

grant_knight791mo ago

Wait, you thought wax was high upkeep? That's wild to me. I've been using paste wax on my kitchen table for years and just give it a quick buff every few months. Watching that beat-up chair come back to life must have been crazy.