Windsor Wax

Windsor Wax

This product has been developed, and is made, at The Windsor Workshop for finishing and maintaining Windsor chairs. The main ingredients are locally sourced beeswax and linseed oil and these are supplemented by small quantities of carnauba wax and turpentine.

The wax is easily applied with a cloth or paper towel. Unfinished wood should ideally be sealed with a dilute coat of French polish (approx. 50:50 with methylated spirits) and then rubbed down with 500 grit paper. Previously oiled or waxed wood needs no prior treatment.

Generously apply the first coat of wax, rubbing it into the wood. Allow it to stand for up to 15 minutes and then vigorously rub off every trace of wax from the surface with a clean dry rag. This should be repeated daily, 2 – 3 times for new wood to develop a delightful sheen. Successive coats will use less and less wax. Previously finished wood will probably need only a single light coat to revitalise the surface.

If the surface becomes damaged, sand the affected area and simply apply a new coat.

Each tin contains 350 grams of wax. This is sufficient for finishing approximately a dozen new chairs.

Price £7.50 per tin plus £3.00 p&p