Anyone still use wax furniture polish?

JoeyEmma

We use furniture oil on our dining table. Not sure where its from though.

scrimperjan

I use wax polish occasionally - smells gorgeous. I did a furniture restoration course a little while ago and the teacher said you should only use it about twice a year, and just dust in between, otherwise you get too much buildup. She was very anti spray polish - apparently it can damage the finish on old furniture.

rosy

ocemeer wrote:

Thanks to everyone for all their help, it was a bit hit and miss on quantities but it seems to be ok.

What sort of proprtions did you use in the end? My mum is keen to do this ( she did it once before but can't remember how much of each ingredient you use). Also would white spirit be ok instead of turperntine ( or are they the same thing? )

colefordkid

Hi Val, Where oh where do you buy it for £1.15 a tin please, Glenn

crazyguy

It also works well on your bald patches to !

Rainy-Days

I do still use wax polish but the place I used to get my sticks from is no longer there and I struggled to find anywhere else.

I only use spray polish on the kitchen dining table - problem with spray polish is that they contain silicones which can cause problems with antique furniture. You can buy srpay polish though without the silicone. I just prefer to make my own!

imho

colefordkid This thread was 5 years old when you bumped it back up.

The_Thrilla

My wife went to an antiques evening class many years ago, and the tutor said he used brown shoe polish on his antique furniture. Don't know it if was light tan or dark tan. Although we used wax polish on our prize furniture, we never actually used shoe polish.

MRSTITTLEMOUSE

I love to have a good polish with a tub of lavender scented beeswax.
I find it very relaxing (and good exercise for those upper arms:rotfl:)We have a realy sold oak staircase and banister and I can spend a couple of hours polishing it up.
Realy makes me knackered so it only gets done once a month and I just use a good wood restorer in between.
For me there's nothing more comforting than the smell and it keeps the wood in my home well cared for.
None of those spray things like pledge can do the job anywhere near as good.

MRSTITTLEMOUSE

The_Thrilla wrote: »

My wife went to an antiques evening class many years ago, and the tutor said he used brown shoe polish on his antique furniture. Don't know it if was light tan or dark tan. Although we used wax polish on our prize furniture, we never actually used shoe polish.

Shoe polish is great for scuffs and scratches on wood though,I've used it quite a few times myself.
I use shoe polish if my wood floor gets scuffed,it buffs up and colours in any scratches all in one.