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    Default Beeswax finish for both teak and chalk paint?

    Hey y'all

    I have an old teak shoebox to refinish shortly and wish to use a non-toxic low odor product as I basically will be doing this inside (I live in a small flat)

    Would something like Organoil Polish Beeswax be suitable for finishing raw teak?

    I'll also need to seal a dresser finished with chalk paint, so finding a suitable and affordable product that could do both would be the goal.


    Thanks in advance!
    Hurry, slowly

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    I'm not personally familiar with Organoils mix but, in general, wax pastes will go over any existing finish.

    For raw, oily woods you may be better off wiping it down with a solvent first to remove any surface oils (true for applying any finish, really) but if your Teak has some age to it you can probably forget about that.

    The down side is that it's very, very hard to remove and almost nothing else will go over an existing wax finish. ie. once applied, you're stuck with it... so you need to be sure that it's the finish you want.

    It also tends to be a 'soft' finish, easily marked or matted off by frequent handling. That's easy enough to fix of course; just buff it with another coat.

    This means it's less than ideal for 'daily-use' items but for standing furniture it can be quite effective. So long as you don't mind the occasional rebuff to keep it looking it's best.

    Oh... and every wax I've ever used has led to slight darkening over time, which becomes more apparent with multiple applications.

    Hope this info helps somewhat.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!! View Post
    The down side is that it's very, very hard to remove and almost nothing else will go over an existing wax finish. ie. once applied, you're stuck with it... so you need to be sure that it's the finish you want.
    That will depend on the wax being used.

    I find Renaissance Wax comes off easily with acetone


    Quote Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!! View Post
    It also tends to be a 'soft' finish, easily marked or matted off by frequent handling. That's easy enough to fix of course; just buff it with another coat.

    This means it's less than ideal for 'daily-use' items but for standing furniture it can be quite effective. So long as you don't mind the occasional rebuff to keep it looking it's best.
    I've found the same with many wax finishes - but not Renaissance Wax - it hardens and provides a well-lasting finish.

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