Briwax Waxes Coloured & Effects
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Briwax has earned its reputation as a trusted name among professional woodworkers, furniture restorers, and tradesmen throughout the UK. Their range of coloured waxes and decorative effects products combines traditional craftsmanship with modern formulation technology, delivering exceptional results on timber, furniture, and interior woodwork. Whether you're restoring antique furniture, enhancing newly crafted pieces, or protecting hardwood surfaces, Briwax offers professional-grade solutions that stand the test of time.
The Briwax Waxes Coloured & Effects collection provides versatile finishing options that penetrate deep into wood grain whilst creating a protective surface layer. Available in a comprehensive palette of natural wood tones and decorative finishes, these waxes allow craftsmen to achieve everything from subtle enhancement to complete colour transformation. The unique solvent-based formulation contains a blend of natural beeswax and carnauba wax, ensuring durability and a beautiful lustrous finish that improves with each application.
Why Choose Briwax?
- Heritage quality: Decades of proven performance in professional workshops and heritage restoration projects across the UK
- Professional formulation: Combines natural waxes with carefully selected solvents for superior penetration and protection
- Colour range: Extensive selection of wood tones from light oak to dark mahogany, plus specialist effects finishes
- Multi-surface versatility: Suitable for bare wood, previously waxed surfaces, and as a topcoat over wood stains
- Easy application: Simple to apply with cloth or wire wool, building up to desired depth of colour and sheen
- Durable protection: Creates a hard-wearing, water-resistant finish that's easily maintained and renewed
Popular Briwax Products
The Briwax Original Wax Polish remains the cornerstone of the range, trusted by furniture makers and restorers for generations. Available in clear and various wood tones, it provides both colour and protection in a single application. For decorative projects, the coloured wax range offers rich pigmentation that can transform tired furniture or create distinctive aged effects on new timber.
Specialist finishes within the Briwax collection include liming wax for Scandinavian-style pale effects, and gilt cream for adding metallic highlights to carved details and mouldings. These decorative waxes are particularly popular among furniture upcyclers and interior designers seeking unique finishing touches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Briwax be applied over varnish or polyurethane?
Briwax works best on bare wood, previously waxed surfaces, or over compatible wood stains. It's not recommended over modern varnishes or polyurethane finishes as it won't properly adhere. For sealed surfaces, light sanding is required to provide a key for the wax.
How do I choose the right colour?
Select a Briwax colour slightly darker than your wood for enhancement, or match the existing tone for protection without colour change. For dramatic transformation, choose contrasting tones. Testing on an inconspicuous area is always recommended before full application.
How long does Briwax take to dry?
Allow 15-20 minutes after application before buffing to a shine. For deeper colour, apply additional coats after the previous layer has fully dried, typically 4-6 hours between applications.