Floor Waxing: All antique furniture will require waxing during its lifetime. Waxing feeds, protects and nourishes the wood. It is the combination of waxes with natural grease and oxidation that forms the surface patination that is so desirable. Over the generations, various types of wax have been used, with workshops producing their own secret recipes.
One of the most common misconceptions is that the more frequendy a piece is waxed, the fuller the finish will be. Over-waxing will result in smeary surfaces, since wax softens wax.
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