Monthly Archives: April 2009

Briwax Water-Based Wood Dyes

Posted on 04/30/2009 by The Briwax Guy

Dying Wood Follow these four (4) easy steps to dye wood. Step 1: This solid maple stool will  be dyed with Briwax Water Base Dye.  Using rubber gloves is highly recommended. Step 2: In this example, we dyed only the legs … Continue reading →

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Using Briwax Liming Wax

Posted on 04/30/2009 by The Briwax Guy

This wax is a smooth paste formulation, which produces a white grained finish in open pored woods. Finish off the liming effect with an application of Clear Briwax to clean up the finished piece.  Liming wax was the predecessor to … Continue reading →

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How do you remove Briwax?

Posted on 04/27/2009 by The Briwax Guy

We’ve been asked the question:  How can I remove Briwax from my piece of furniture?  Briwax can be removed using mineral spirits (paint thinner). Just take a cloth, we prefer white so that you can see the wax, and dampen … Continue reading →

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The Briwax family of fine products . . .

Posted on 04/16/2009 by The Briwax Guy

From time to time, we’ll introduce you to some of the other products that carries the fine Briwax family of products name – including: Sheradale Wax, Liming Wax, Natural Creamed Beeswax, Danish Oil, Teak Oil, Marble Wax, Furniture Cleaner, Water-Based … Continue reading →

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Briwax is the Final Finish

Posted on 04/15/2009 by The Briwax Guy

Briwax can be used over almost every cured finish and Briwax is the FINAL finish.  Think of the Briwax finish as the protective finish for your furniture.  No other finish goes over Briwax. Remember to use Briwax sparingly and to … Continue reading →

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What is Briwax 2000?

Posted on 04/14/2009 by The Briwax Guy

Briwax 2000 USED to be the name for the Toluene Free formula of Briwax.  Remember in 1999/2000 when everything was named the catchy “2000” to designate a new, exciting product? Well, after many years, the “2000” label became old and … Continue reading →

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Dog Loving CEO’s . . .

Posted on 04/14/2009 by The Briwax Guy

Did you by chance read in this morning’s USA Today the article about Dog Loving CEO’s . . . That article inspired us and well, our CEO loves dogs too.   They are two precious Miniature Schnauzers – Max and Andy. … Continue reading →

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Sheen or no sheen, you decide . . .

Posted on 04/11/2009 by The Briwax Guy

Most of the time, people are looking for a sheen for their furniture.  Recently, we have had several people ask us how to decrease the sheen on their furniture!  Decreasing the sheen has a very easy solution . . . … Continue reading →

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Did you know that Briwax also comes in a 7 pound can?

Posted on 04/09/2009 by The Briwax Guy

Briwax is generally sold in a 16 oz. or 1-pound tin.  This is the size container that is seen most frequently in your neighborhood hardware store, antique store or woodworking shop. If you have a really big job or are … Continue reading →

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Coverage of Briwax

Posted on 04/06/2009 by The Briwax Guy

Many folks have asked us about the coverage they should get with Briwax. Here is a way to figure the coverage that you should get (note: everyone uses too much!). Whatever you are about to use Briwax on, whatever kind … Continue reading →

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