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Satin Finishing Wax For Wood

General Finishes Satin Finishing Wax, 16 oz Bottle

Satin Finishing Wax is a special blend of waxes designed to give finished woods a rich luster. It can be used as a polish for rubbing out new finishes or as a scratch-remover for worn surfaces. It works well over oil and water-based finishes, including Danish Oil.

Orange Oil Furniture Cleaner & Polish

General Finishes Oil Based Orange Oil Furniture Polish, 16 oz Bottle

Orange Oil is General Finishes most popular and natural furniture care product. It can be used on any cured finish and does a superb job of removing everyday dirt and dust. Orange Oil is all-natural, non-combustible with a fresh orange scent. Designed for use on interior wood finishes.

Wood Fill Sticks For Furniture and Woodwork Repair

wood fill sticks and furniture repair sticks assortment with color guide

General Finishes Fill Sticks make easy work of wood furniture repair and maintenance. They are a convenient way to fill and hide nicks, gouges and scratches on any shade of interior furniture and woodwork.

Hard Wax Oil & Hardener

General Finishes Hard Wax Oil Topcoat and Hardener Accelerant

This is General Finishes' easiest finish ever and the best oil and wax finish on the market. Hard Wax Oil is a high-quality urethane-solids polymer in a blend of oil & wax that enhances the natural look of wood.

*Which Is Better as a Sealer? Topcoat or Wax?

Flat Out Flat High Performance Water Based Top Coat Satin Finishing Wax Furniture Care

It depends on whether you are looking for aesthetics or durability.

A topcoat will provide greater durability and protection than wax finishes over time.

While wax finishes are lovely, they typically show wear (fingerprints) and are not permanent, requiring semi-annual to annual maintenance.

Wax is a low durability finish. It’s fine for a decorative piece that will receive light traffic. It is absolutely not strong enough for tables, kitchen cabinets, or other surfaces that will see frequent use.

Wax takes a bit of elbow grease to apply.

Be Careful What You “Wax” For

bottle of general finishes satin finish wax natural

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Should I use a topcoat or a wax over my paint or stain finish?

The GF gang gets this question all the time.

*How Do I Buff Out High Performance Water Based Topcoat to a High Gloss?

High Performance Water Based Top Coat Satin Finishing Wax Buffing Out the Final Coat of Finish

There are several techniques by Jeff Jewitt of Homestead Finishing Products:

DRY BUFF WITH MIRKA ROYAL MICRO PAPER

Using Mirka Royal Micro sandpaper, always start with 1500-grit sandpaper. Begin with a small area, make 2-3 passes, then evaluate results. Go to a heavier grit if surface irregularities are not fully removed. Finish with 1500-grit paper.

Should I Use Satin Wax to Seal My Kitchen Cabinets?

Satin Finishing Wax

You can...we do we do believe that wax can be a beautiful addition to many projects. However, it is best not to use wax in high-use temperature-dependent situations like kitchens or bathrooms.

Can Glaze Effects be sealed with wax instead of top coat?

Glaze Effects Satin Finishing Wax

Yes, you can use Satin Wax instead of top coat if you prefer. Although GF loves the look of wax, we recommend using top coat because wax is not as durable. Wax requires annual maintenance and it must be removed if you want to apply topcoat in the future.

Furniture Touch Up Marker & Wood Filler Stick Assortment Pack

furniture touch up markers, wood filler sticks, and furniture repair markers

Fill Stick and Touch Up Marker Assortment Pack. Pigmented wax sticks are used to repair and cover scratches, nail holes, nicks and other minor imperfections in wood, furniture, cabinets and laminates. Colors may be mixed to create custom color matches.