Q:
Is there any reason to apply more than one coat of wax over a finish?
Keith Patterson, Dearborn, MI
A:
No. One Coat is all you need. Although wax provides a little more water resistance to a finish like shellac, its main benefit is the sheen and tactile surface it leaves behind. It just invites a touch. To maintain its appeal, just put down a fresh coat over the old one once a year.
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Bumblechutes Bee’Nooba Wax
Ease of Use = Very good
Sheen = Very good
Appearance = Very good
Non-Yellowing = Very good
Water/Stain Resistance = Excellent
Osmo Polyx-Oil
"If I had to choose one of these hard-wax oils to keep on hand, it would be Osmo Polyx-Oil. It’s relatively affordable and very easy to apply." -Adam Godet
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