BRIWAX / BRIWAX ORIGINAL

Surface Preparation
Unsealed wooden surfaces should be smooth, dry and clean. Apply Briwax using a lint free cloth or 0000 Steel Wool, thoroughly working the wax into the grain. Once dry, buff to desired finish with a clean soft cloth. Improved shine and durability can be achieved by first sealing the surface with Briwax Sanding Sealer. For antiques and pre-finished furniture, first check compatibility, then apply Briwax in small areas with a clean soft cloth. The Briwax finish can be maintained by further applications which will give increased hardness and shine.

This product is not recommended for use in areas where it will come into contact with water.

Above 20°C, Briwax will soften and liquify. Replace lid, put in a cool place and it will return to its original state.


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NATURAL CREAMED BEESWAX
Apply with a soft cloth to small areas at a time, working along the grain. Polish off immediately with a clean soft cloth to produce a deep rich sheen with a pure clean aroma.


MARBLE WAX
Coverage – 4 to 5 square metres per 220gm.

Drying Time – 30 minutes.
Surface Preparation – Clean surfaces with detergent solution, rinse with clean water to provide a clean dry surface.

Application – Apply sparingly to the surface over an area of approximately one square metre, using a cloth, Briwax Polish Brush or 0000 Steel Wool.

Cleaning – Use white spirit to clean equipment.
Precautions – Natural waxes like Marble Wax are liable to mark when they come into contact with water spillages. Care must be taken when used on floors or steps as a well buffed wax finish can become very slippery. Avoid placing loose rugs on such surfaces.


LIMING WAX
Coverage – 4 to 5 square metres per 250ml.

Quick Drying – 30 minutes per coat.

Surface Preparation – Prepare by sanding along the grain with a fine glass paper. Some wood would benefit by opening the grain with a wire brush.

Application – Apply sparingly with a cloth, rubbing well into the grain, removing the excess as you go, so that a uniform colour is obtained. Allow to dry then buff with a soft cloth. For a higher sheen, overcoat with Briwax Liming Wax or Clear Briwax.

Cleaning – Use white spirit to clean equipment.


FURNITURE CLEANER
Surface Preparation
Pour a small quantity of Furniture Cleaner onto a cloth, work into the surface to be cleaned. Work along the grain. When all the dirt etc has loosened, wipe the surface over with a clean cloth. Repeat until all dirt is removed. Allow to dry before rewaxing or finishing.

Important
Always try a test area first to ensure Briwax Furniture Cleaner does not affect the original finish.


FURNITURE REVIVER
Surface Preparation

Shake well before use.

Pour small quantity of Furniture Reviver onto a soft cloth. Rub well into the surface of the furniture. Remove Furniture Reviver with a clean cloth. This will also remove the grime from the surface. Repeat process if necessary.

Give the furniture a final polish with a duster. Repeat process if necessary. The surface can then be polished with Briwax Wax Polish if required.

FLOOR WAX

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FLOOR VARNISH
Coverage – Bare wood, 1st coat, 15 to 20 square metres per litre, subsequent coats, 30 to 35 square metres per litre, previously coated, 1st coat 20 to 25 square metres per litre, subsequent coats 30 to 35 square metres per litre.

Touch dry in 30 minutes and recoatable after 4 hours under good conditions. Drying will be retarded in cold or damp humid conditions.

Do not apply when cold below 10°C or in areas of high humidity or condensation.

Cleaning - Wash brushes, rollers and equipment in warm water with a little liquid detergent.

Surface Preparation
New Floors – prepare surface by sanding along the grain with fine sand paper. Remove all dust by vacuuming.
Old Floors – for best results, previously applied coatings, polishes and waxes should be removed. Surfaces should be clean and dry and free from all contaminates such as wax, grease and oil. Previously applied varnishes must be adhering firmly. Lightly abrade to a uniform matt finish before application of varnish. Remove all dust. Try a test area to ensure drying and good adhesion.
Do not apply where there is not an effective damp proof membrane.

Application - Stir well before use, using a board stirrer. Acrylic Varnishes are milky white when liquid but will dry to a clear finish.
Use a good quality synthetic bristle brush, using light strokes laying off along the grain. For larger floors we recommend the use of a good quality roller. For maximum durability apply 3 or 4 coats. Lightly sand between coats using purple scotchbrite pad. This material can be sprayed, dilute with addition of 10% clean water.
Do not place heavy carpets on floor for at least 7 days after final coat. Maximum chemical and mechanical resistance will not develop for at least 5 days.

Applying Colour – Before applying Briwax Floor Varnish, staining the floor will highlight and enhance the natural appearance of the wood. Stain using Briwax Hydrocote Water Based Dye. Allow to dry 4 hours before applying Briwax Floor Varnish.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners on this finish.


BRUSHING LACQUER

Coverage
5 to 10 metres per 500ml

Quick Drying
Touch dry in 20 to 30 minutes. Recoat after 60 minutes.

Cleaning
Clean brushes with Briwax Cellulose Thinners.

Surface Preparation
Apply to well sanded bare wood or over stained wood. We recommend at least two thin coats, allowing 60 minutes between coats. Lightly sand between coats using a fine glass paper. For lathe-turned objects, apply sparingly with a brush while the lathe is stationary. Allow to harden then polish at a high medium to high speed.

Water resistant finish, but not suitable for objects which may be subject to total water immersion. Allow seven days to fully care before use in hot or wet conditions.


HYDROCOTE WATER BASED DYES
Coverage – Approximately 3 square metres per 250ml.

Drying Time – 30 minutes.

Surface Preparation – Sand along the grain with fine glass paper to provide a clean dry surface.

Application – Apply wood dye by brush or rags, building up colour to desired tone. If applying with a brush, even out dye with a cloth immediately. Allow to dry. Some grain raising will be apparent. Lightly rub with Briwax 0000 Steel Wool or flour paper to flat surface. Re-apply dye if required. Further applications will darken colour. When dry, overcoat with Briwax Wax Polish, Sealer or Varnishes.

Cleaning - Clean all equipment with water.


STAYNWAX LIQUID WAX

Coverage
5 to 8 square metres per 500ml.

Quick Drying
Touch dry in 10 minutes.

Cleaning
Clean brushes with water.

Surface Preparation
Prepare timber or veneer by lightly sanding. Apply Briwax Staynwax with rag or brush. Allow to dry and buff with a soft cloth to produce a shine. Apply further coats to increase shine. Allow to dry before rebuffing.


SHELLAC SANDING SEALER

Coverage
4 to 5 square metres per 500ml.

Quick Drying
20 to 30 minutes per coat.

Cleaning
Clean brushes with Methylated Spirit.

Surface Preparation
Sand timber or veneer in direction of the grain to produce a smooth surface. Ensure surface is clean, dry and dust free. Stain timber if required using Briwax Hydrocote Water Based Dye and allow to dry.

Application Notes
Apply Shellac Sanding Sealer by brush or rag. Allow to dry. Lightly sand using Flour paper or Briwax 0000 Steel Wool. Apply a second if required. Allow to dry, then apply finishing coat of Briwax Wax Polish as directed on container.


CELLULOSE SANDING SEALER

Coverage
Approximately 20 square metres per 250ml

Quick Drying
Touch dry in 10 to 15 minutes. Hard dry in 20 to 30 minutes.

Cleaning
Clean brushes with Briwax Cellulose Thinners

Surface Preparation
- Apply to well sanded bare or stained timber (For best results use Briwax Hydrocote Water Based Dye).
- Apply thin coats with brush, rag or spray gun.
- Allow to dry hard, de-nib with Flour paper or Briwax 0000 Steel Wool. Remove dust.
- Apply second coat if required. Repeat section 3.
- Apply Briwax Wax Polish or Cellulose Lacquers as top coat finish.


DANISH OIL

Coverage
5 to 10 metres per 1 Litre.

Quick Drying
Touch dry in 4 to 8 hours depending on temperature and conditions.

Cleaning
Clean brushes with white spirit.

Surface Preparation
To achieve a good finish, ensure that the timber is dry and free from contaminants such as grease and wax.

Lightly sand with a good quality glass paper. Apply Briwax Danish Oil liberally with a clean dry rag or brush.

On new wood 2 or 3 coats will be necessary.


TEAK OIL

Drying Time – 4 to 8 hours dependent on conditions.
Surface Preparation – Lightly sand with a good quality glass paper. Remove all dust to provide dry clean surface, free from grease or wax.

Application – Apply liberally with a clean cloth or brush. Allow to soak in and even up with a soft cloth and allow to dry. Apply further coats following same procedure. On new wood, 2 or 3 coats will be necessary.

Cleaning – Use white spirit to clean equipment.


LIQUID GLASS

Application – Shake bottle before use. Pour a small quantity onto a soft cloth. Apply to surface to be cleaned, working along the grain with light pressure and turning cloth as dirt and grime are removed. Apply more Liquid Glass to keep the cloth moist. Remove all dirt and grime from the surface, then buff with a clean cloth.


STEEL WOOL & PINE BRUSHES

This is a high quality steel wool designed for woodworkers, both professional and amateur.

Grade 0000 – This very fine grade steel wool is particularly recommended for applying wax polish, cleaning delicate woodwork and polishing and cleaning metal.

Grade 0 – This grade is for use on stubborn dirt on woodwork or metal or for use after stripping finishes from wood to ensure a clean surface. Cut this grade with a pair of shears.

Grade 2 – This is a grade of steel wool mainly used for stripping paint, lacquers and varnish from woodwork as an aid to the paint stripper. Always use a pair of shears to cut this grade.


WAX FILLER STICKS

Apply using light pressure with the tip of the spatula and clean off surplus to leave a smooth flat surface.

When unsure of the exact colour match, choose a slightly darker shade. For a close colour match, blend different shades of softwax by successive applications using light to dark colours.


TOUCH-UP PENS

Preparation – Shake the closed pen or 30 seconds. Balls inside the pen must be audible. Remove cap, hold in an upright position and press tip down with finger once to release pressure, then press tip on a flat surface, pump once (maximum twice) to let dye flow down the tip. When tip is wet, apply to scratch (see Repair Tips). After use remove tip from pen and rinse under warm water until clean. Dry with a clean cloth and replace in pen and replace cap.

Repair Tip – Choose a touch-up dye colour similar to the light background colour of the wooden surface. To restore the grain, choose a colour similar to the grain colour. Apply the grain colour by dots or small strokes. Tone down excess dye with a fine scotchbrite pad or 0000 wire wool using light pressure only


SIGNATUREWAX

Surface Preparation
Prepare timber or veneer for finishing. Apply one coat of Shellac Sanding Sealer if sealing timber before application of wax.

Application Notes
It is important to ensure as even a film as possible before polishing. This can be achieved by applying an even coat from the spray gun, then levelling off with a coarse cloth or Briwax Buffing Pad. For a low sheen, buff with stockingette. For a high sheen, buff with coarse cloth, Briwax Buffing Pad, 0000 Steel Wool or Bristle Brush. Each coat should be dried and polished before application of the next coat.

Cold Spray Application
Place container under pressure plate. Lower and draw wax through machine until a uniform spray pattern is obtained. Apply an even coat to give uniform colour (see Application Notes). Allow to dry then buff to give sheen. Apply second coat if required. Buff to finish when wax has dried.

Hot Spray Application
Place wax in water. Allow wax to melt and allow to reach 45-50°C and circulate. Draw wax into spray head. Ensure uniform spray pattern. Apply thin, even coat to give uniform colour (see Application Notes). Allow to dry then buff to give sheen. Apply second coat if required. Buff to finish when wax has dried.

Hand Application
Apply wax with cloth or steel wool, working well into the grain. Apply a mall area at a time until the whole area is covered. Allow to dry then buff to give sheen. Apply second coat if required, using same technique, but use a cloth instead of steel wool.

Buffing Time – To polish: 15 to 25 minutes. To recoat: Immediately after polishing.
Coverage – 5 to 10 square metres per litre.
Equipment cleaner – Degreasing / Dewaxing Solvent.

Store in a cool place.