| ? |
Which colour gives an aged Pine look? |
| A |
Medium Brown is normally used to give this colour. A darker
shade can
be achieved by using Rustic Pine.
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| ? |
Can I use Briwax over a stain? |
| A |
Yes,
provided it is a water-based stain. Briwax has a range
of water-based stains.
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| ? |
Can I use Briwax on a cot? |
| A |
Briwax
is made from natural waxes which in themselves are non-toxic
However, Briwax is not tested to Toys Regulations which is a
requirement for finishes used on items which are to be used
by children. |
| ? |
Can I use Briwax in a bathroom or kitchen? |
| A |
Briwax, when subjected to moisture or direct water spills,
will turn White. Therefore,
we would not recommend it for areas of high humidity, or areas which could have
water spillage.
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| ? |
Can I use Briwax on a floor? |
| A |
Briwax is primarily a furniture finish but it is used on
floors by a lot of people.
Maintenance would be higher than a varnish as it would require frequent re-buffing.
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| ? |
Do I need to use a sealer with Briwax? |
| A |
It is not necessary to use a sealer under Briwax but an
application of Briwax Shellac
Sanding Sealer will help produce a higher degree of sheen more quickly and also
reduce the
number of coats of Briwax which would need to be applied.
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| ? |
How long will the shine last? |
| A |
Under normal conditions the shine will last for six to
twelve months. It will lose its shine more
swiftly in high wear areas or areas subjected to moisture.
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| ? |
When Briwax looks dull how can I restore the shine? |
| A |
Buffing with a duster will normally restore the shine.
If this fails a fresh application of
Briwax will restore the finish.
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| ? |
The Briwax has gone streaky after buffing. What is the
problem? |
| A |
This
is normally caused by wet Briwax being worked into dry Briwax.
For best results allow the Briwax to dry for about thirty minutes
or so before buffing.
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| ? |
How can I remove Briwax? |
| A |
Briwax can be removed by using Briwax Furniture Cleaner
- following the instructions on the tin.
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| ? |
Where can I buy Briwax? |
| A |
Bollom's Head Office holds a list of stockists.
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| ? |
Where can I buy a large tin of Briwax? |
| A |
Bollom's Head Office holds a list of stockists.
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