Wood Wax: Benefits, Uses, and How To

Wood Wax: Benefits, Uses, and How To | Real Milk Paint Co.

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Learn how to best apply Real Milk Paint Co. Wood Wax in this short how-to video!
Learn more here: bit.ly/2P2cPO4
All-natural, food contact safe wax that is perfect for cutting boards, butcher block, and other wooden items. Made completely with plant-based ingredients it is vegan-friendly, VOC-free, contains no mineral oil, and solvent-free!
Finish off raw wood handmade furnishings with a beautiful shine by using Wood Wax from the Real Milk Paint Co. This 100% natural wax made from plant-based materials makes a great choice for kitchen items, and it's also eco-friendly for added peace of mind when used on surfaces your family uses daily.
Wood Wax provides the shine of wax and the long-term water protection of oil for versatility in use. Perfect for use on any raw wood furniture or decor, this wood salve also helps preserve and protect cutting boards and butcher blocks. Easy application and smooth coverage make this wood butter simple to use. When you want a natural shine that lasts, this wood butter fills the bill.
Special thanks to Instagrammer @makerbyproxy for supplying the charcuterie board.
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@yshuayhvh3684 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Boosts my confidence with wax. So much better natural look than varnish, never mind the high maintenance.

@shashiprakash543 3 ай бұрын

True and chemical free environment

@samiam830 6 ай бұрын

That is a hell of a title picture. The shadow on the table was a brilliant idea

@rmpco 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@atamuratkalkan3140 Жыл бұрын

Very good explanation and great sensitivity. Thank you.

@evelynmatheson2117 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, can't wait to try this product on a lovely cutting board I bought! Thanks for sharing this video!😁

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

@sarahdee374 Жыл бұрын

I just applied your cutting board oil to my cutting boards, big wooden bowl and wooden spoon. I love it! Easy and beautiful. I SO appreciate that the oil, and this wax, are vegan. It's so hard to find wood treatments that don't contain mineral oil and/or beeswax.

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sarah! We're happy to hear that you've enjoyed the Cutting Board Oil so much, and for sharing about us!

@scottlandmcc 3 жыл бұрын

What's better for wooden handles like axes, knives, and shovels, this Wood Wax or the Carnuba Wax? I love the Carnuba and the Half & Half is outstanding for floors and large areas.

@rmpco 3 жыл бұрын

For wooden handles the Wood Wax would definitely be the better option of the two! Because it has the walnut oil in its formulation, it will help condition and seal the wood more effectively.

@anneharnett2298 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely product. Could you recommend something for a large oak floor which has gone dry looking over the years please.

@rmpco 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne, great question! For a floor like that, it sounds like our Half & Half would be a great choice. You can learn more about our Half & Half here: www.realmilkpaint.com/shop/oils/half-and-half/

@terihampton737 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please.

@pabloquilape7736 Жыл бұрын

Thanks x the vid can we apply after waxing, polyurethane x extra protection??

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

We would not recommend doing that, no.

@arickle Жыл бұрын

What is the maintenance for this? Will washing with soap and water affect it? Will it eventually absorb crud such that you can scrape it with your nail? Do you reapply ever so often?

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

These are great questions! The wax will eventually break down and need to be reapplied, with both use and cleaning. How long until maintenance will depend on the wear and tear of the environment. We generally recommend finding a regular time that works for you (such as once a year) or as it seems dry and less water resistant. It can reach that level of build-up, yes, but that would be more likely from applying too much wax before it needs it. Make sure to buff it in really well after each application. We hope that this helps!

@MrsMaverickMom 3 жыл бұрын

For wooden countertops, would you recommend this wax or your Half and Half? Thanks!

@rmpco 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Amy, for wooden coutnertops, we would recommend the Half & Half as that would provide the best protection. However, the Wood Wax can be used over the Half & Half as an additional layer of protection.

@MrsMaverickMom 3 жыл бұрын

@@rmpco Thanks so much!!

@jasminruiz8116 Жыл бұрын

I'm flipping my furniture that my eldest trashed. Do you recommend to wax before using the real milk paint pearl color or anything else for the paint to go on raw wood . I don't want my paint to chip off. What should be my natural durable sealant?

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

Hey Jasmin! We recommend just using Real Milk Paint® on the raw wood, as that would actually help it stick better. Milk paint sinks into a porous surface and bonds with it, rather than just sitting on the surface. You would use a wax after you've painted it, and the paint has dried. We would recommend our Wood Wax to seal the paint!

@cyndiesimonson8634 3 жыл бұрын

I have cutting boards that have had mineral oil used on them, but it’s t been a long time. Can you use this on them as well?

@rmpco 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cyndie, you can definitely use it on the cutting boards if the mineral oil is removed. Because the Wood Wax is made with a drying oil and mineral oil is a non-drying oil, they will work against one another. What we would recommend is to scrub the cutting board with hot water and soap to remove any residual mineral oil. Let the board dry. Then apply the Wood Wax.

@p0lytube 2 жыл бұрын

would you recommend this for furniture? I have a walnut table that would look great with this but I'm worried about a 4-5 day drying time- I could keep the kid away for a day at most

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

So it will take 4-5 days to fully cure, but in that time it will just have a slightly oily feel. If you're looking for something that would dry faster, we recommend our Clear Carnuba Wax or our Soft Wax. Hope that helps!

@p0lytube 2 жыл бұрын

@@rmpco this stuff is great! It's not *too* oily just a little bit. Downside is one of my dogs wants to lick it 😆

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

@@p0lytube Maybe don't let that happen 😂 We're glad you love it though!

@jparker1823 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm always looking for new product for guitar building/repairs. How does the Wood Wax compare to Tung Oil for rosewood, ebony, or refinishing maple fretboards?

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

Hey J! So Tung Oil is going to get much more of a matte finish, but stronger protection that will last longer. Wood wax will give it a low sheen and protection that wouldn't last as long but still would hold up.

@jparker1823 2 жыл бұрын

@@rmpco thank you for the insight.

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

@@jparker1823 You're welcome!

@maritzajimenez2088 3 жыл бұрын

My husband made our dinning room table, can I use this product on that?

@rmpco 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Maritza, Yes you can apply this to your dining room table.

@jjm6187 10 ай бұрын

We're using walnut butcher block for a built in bench. It's where you come in from the house so will come into contact with wet clothing at times. Would you recommend the tung & citrus (half & half) or this wood wax?

@rmpco 10 ай бұрын

Either option would work! For the Half & Half, we would recommend 3-5 coats and 2-3 coats of the Wood Wax. Both need to be allowed to fully cure before having contact with water. We hope that this helps!

@jjm6187 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! How much time should be in-between coats?@@rmpco

@rmpco 10 ай бұрын

@@jjm6187 30 minutes to an hour, no sanding or wiping needed in-between coats.

@rmpco 10 ай бұрын

@@jjm6187 We suggest waiting 30 minutes to an hour!

@sagarlakhwani8356 Жыл бұрын

Wood wax is a seperate finish itself or its used after applying wood oil..as i use rubio to finish...

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

Wood Wax is a separate finish to the Tung Oil, yes. It does, however, have a drying oil in it. So it would need to go onto a porous surface or over a water-based product. Hope this helps!

@melissagrush5593 2 ай бұрын

I just use Minwax on my kitchen table and it has bubbles. I’m thinking I’m going to have to sand that down and maybe use your product??

@rmpco Ай бұрын

Yes, if you are wanting to use our Wood Wax the Minwax would need to be removed first.

@em_milli 6 ай бұрын

My wife and I just currently switched all of our cutting boards over to wood. We purchased half and half and are in the process of treating them all. Can this product be used over the half and half after it is cured?

@rmpco 4 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for asking! You can use the Wood Wax over the Half & Half once it is cured. It will add another layer of protection and increase the sheen of the boards.

@TWC6724 2 жыл бұрын

Which products would give the best protection but also give a satin sheen?

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

Great question! The best protection for wood from our product line would be tung oils (Pure Tung Oil, Half & Half, Dark Tung Oil, Dark Half, and Outdoor Defense Oil). These have a matte to very low sheen. Once cured, they can be buffed to get a greater sheen or topcoated with something like the Wood Wax. The Wood Wax on it's own is a great finish that does have a satin sheen. It's a good finish that for most scenarios will hold up just fine. But in comparision to the tung oils, it's not as durable as they are. Hope that helps!

@diy-doityourselfconcacique4353 2 жыл бұрын

Q: CAN I APPLY WOOD WAX BEFORE A VARNISH COAT, OR DO I APPLY WOOD WAX AFTER VARNISH COAT - GOOD VIDEO THKS FOR THE ADVISED

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you for your question! Because of the oil content in Wood Wax, we wouldn't recommend it before or after varnish. If you are looking for a wax to use with it though, we would recommend Clear Carnauba Wax that would be applied after.

@diy-doityourselfconcacique4353 2 жыл бұрын

@@rmpco APPRECIATED THKS

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

@@diy-doityourselfconcacique4353 You're welcome!

@dad_uchiha1707 Жыл бұрын

A little late but is it useful for something I've just cut with a chainsaw and does it retain the wood smell? I have some macrocarpa and it smells sooooooo good!

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply! You can definitely use Wood Wax on freshly cut wood, and it wouldn't seal in the smell. You would definitely still smell it until the wood dries naturally!

@dad_uchiha1707 Жыл бұрын

@@rmpco thanks alot!

@Cassiopea456 Жыл бұрын

Do you wax before varnish? I need to use the wood im working as a dish drainer. Thank you

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking! We wouldn't recommend waxing before a varnish. If anything you would apply a wax over a varnish. But in full transparency, because of the way varnishes and waxes work, you really would only need to do one or the other. If you're working with raw wood, you could use our Wood Wax and no varnish. However, if you still wanted to apply a wax over a varnish, then we could recommend applying the varnish, then using our Clear Carnauba Wax, not the Wood Wax. This is because our Wood Wax has an oil component that needs to absorb into the surface below, such as raw wood. Hope that helps!

@Cassiopea456 Жыл бұрын

@@rmpco Thanks I m gonna take notes on these pointers. I have another question, can you use turpentine as a thinner for the varnish that is oil based? Thank you

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

@@Cassiopea456 While we know a bit about finishes in general, we can't give specifics on finishes that we don't manufacture, as we don't know their product as we do our own. We recommend reaching out to the manufacturer of the varnish you want to use!

@lordikhonn Жыл бұрын

Can this be used to seal an infrared saunas bench? Thanks!

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

Hey Omar! Great question. Though you could definitely use the Wood Wax (and have some success,) we would recommend our Half & Half (made with Tung Oil.) It would be more durable in the long-term than the Wood Wax, and have more resistance. We hope that this helps!

@garyingersoll2460 Жыл бұрын

once it has dried do you buff it with a clean rag?

@rmpco Жыл бұрын

Yes! A clean, dry rag, or you can buff it with a white pad on an electric buffer.

@antb3334 2 жыл бұрын

If my board currently has mineral oil.. can I just sand the board back lightly ?

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

Great question! You could sand it or another way to help remove the mineral oil is with hot water and dish soap. Because mineral oil is a non-drying oil, it can be removed with hot water and soap.

@antb3334 2 жыл бұрын

@@rmpco thanks for that. - How often does your product need re-apply give or take ? And given that it cures hard right.. can I use dish soap and water to clean my chopping boards with your product applied ? Thanks

@rmpco 2 жыл бұрын

With normal use, we would expect to need to repair or touch up a cutting board annually. That maintenance would just entail rubbing in a small amount to refresh the board. Most certainly! We recommend dish soap and water to clean surfaces treated with the Wood Wax.

@antb3334 2 жыл бұрын

@@rmpco amazing Thankyou