[Noek]

I recently finished a piece of furniture I made using a water based stain, de waxed shellac and about 3 coats of enduro var. I am happy with the finish but am wondering how to properly care for this piece of furniture in the future. Do I treat it with anything? Furniture polish? Or just leave it alone? Thanks in advance.

 

[Steve Neul]

Probably for about the first two years all you need to do is dust it. Then every six months or so I would use a heavier wax such as Johnson Paste Wax or use lemon oil. It moisturizes the finish to help it not dry out.

 

[Noek]

Thanks Steve, so it would be pointless to throw a coat of paste wax on now?

 

[cabinetman]

Finishes like that need no maintenance. I wouldn't put any kind of wax on it.

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[Noek]

Thank you

 

[HowardAcheson]

I agree with CM. No wax. Applying wax create an on-going maintenance requirement on a finish that should not need any maintenance. A periodic quick wipe with a water dampened rag is all that's needed to keep it looking good.