Mylands Wax
Up till now we have not offered any wax to go over our Real Milk Paint ®. The reason being
most waxes leave behind a white residue after drying on the surface, especially over black
milk paint. Other brands also have toluene as one of the ingredients, which I have found to
have an unpleasant odor. Mylands applies easily, buffs to a nice sheen and has a pleasant odor.
I highly recommend Mylands waxes. All waxes to my knowledge contain petroleum distillate and
must in order to keep the wax in a semi liquid form. After the distillates evaporate, you are
left with a non-toxic finish. Tip:
In the shop for furniture we typically start with one coat of Mylands wax, buffed off followed by one coat of "Clear Carnauba Wax" and buffed again. We have found this leaves a lustrous sheen as well as a nice tactile feel. For kitchens and other hardwearing surfaces, first seal with a finish such as Pure Tung Oil or other suitable finish. Then wax as above. The finish will prevent the wax from being absorbed into the paint.
Mylands waxes were originally formulated over 100 years ago for antique furniture conservators and restorers. Its unique formulation combines the finest natural waxes available including beeswax, carnauba and shellac wax in a toluene-free carrier. Mylands wax can be used on all interior wood surfaces over virtually any finish. Mylands wax is easy to apply and results in a shine that is lasting and lustrous. When pigmented, Mylands wax enhances the color of the selected original wood and secures the glow of its natural patina while diminishing surface abrasions and scratches. Mylands Clear Wax
Clear Wax is suitable for all wooden furniture, whatever the color, and results in a deep shine.
Additional applications provide increased durability and added depth.
Mylands Antique Pine Wax
A traditional light brown wax with hints of honey-orange that adds tone and depth to all
lighter colored woods, in addition to pine. Very popular with traditional conservators and
restorers, Mylands Antique Pine Wax is recommended by many furniture teaching colleges.
Mylands Antique Brown Wax
A warm, honey brown wax particularly suitable for oak, walnut and all darker woods.
Produces a rich, deep shine that complements and enhances the finish and patina.
Mylands Antique Mahogany Wax
Similar to Mylands Antique Brown Wax, but with a hint of red that results in warmer,
richer tones. Favored by antique furniture conservators and restorers for use on cherry as well as on mahogany surfaces.
APPLICATION: Apply Mylands wax with a soft, clean cloth or brush. Apply sparingly, just enough to cover with a thin coat. Allow to dry (normally 5-7 minutes) and buff off with another clean, soft cloth. In the case of detailed or carved surfaces, the wax may be buffed off using a furniture brush. Additional applications of Mylands wax will provide increased shine and protection. Note: Many professionals use Mylands Clear wax as the final coat over applications of Mylands colored waxes. This technique essentially seals the finish without adding further color to the wood and contributes to added luster. At The Real Milk Paint Company we do our best to provide safe products as well as information. However we can not guarantee that individuals with compromised immune systems or allergies will not have a reaction to our products. We strongly recommend that each person take their own personal responsibility in testing this product for their own personal use.
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