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.
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?
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!
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?
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!
Possibly. It depends on several different factors. If you'd like to reach out to us directly at hello@realmilkpaint.com we may be able to further assist you.
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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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!
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/
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!
@@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
@@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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
@@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
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.
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?
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!
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!
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!
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?
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.
Thank you! Boosts my confidence with wax. So much better natural look than varnish, never mind the high maintenance.
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That is a hell of a title picture. The shadow on the table was a brilliant idea
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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.
Thank you, Sarah! We're happy to hear that you've enjoyed the Cutting Board Oil so much, and for sharing about us!
Can you wash the boards with soap and water
Once it's fully cured, yes!
Very good explanation and great sensitivity. Thank you.
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?
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!
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?
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!
Thanks x the vid can we apply after waxing, polyurethane x extra protection??
We would not recommend doing that, no.
In general for furniture, would you want to apply and buff this wax with the grain vs. circular motion?
You can generally apply in any direction but definitely want to go with the grain when removing excess and/or buffing. Hope this helps!
Can it hide floor cat scratches?
Possibly. It depends on several different factors. If you'd like to reach out to us directly at hello@realmilkpaint.com we may be able to further assist you.
Which products would give the best protection but also give a satin sheen?
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!
once it has dried do you buff it with a clean rag?
Yes! A clean, dry rag, or you can buff it with a white pad on an electric buffer.
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.
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.
Very helpful video, can't wait to try this product on a lovely cutting board I bought! Thanks for sharing this video!😁
You are so welcome!
Glad you enjoyed it!!!
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?
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.
For wooden countertops, would you recommend this wax or your Half and Half? Thanks!
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.
@@rmpco Thanks so much!!
Wood wax is a seperate finish itself or its used after applying wood oil..as i use rubio to finish...
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!
Can this be used to seal an infrared saunas bench? Thanks!
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!
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??
Yes, if you are wanting to use our Wood Wax the Minwax would need to be removed first.
So this can be use without using anything else before? I thought this was after applying mineral oil.
Yes you can if you want a more natural look. Same for beeswax.
The Wood Wax should be used on it's own, it won't properly absorb if applied over mineral oil.
Lovely product. Could you recommend something for a large oak floor which has gone dry looking over the years please.
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/
Yes please.
Do you wax before varnish? I need to use the wood im working as a dish drainer. Thank you
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!
@@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
@@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!
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
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.
@@rmpco APPRECIATED THKS
@@diy-doityourselfconcacique4353 You're welcome!
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
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!
@@rmpco this stuff is great! It's not *too* oily just a little bit. Downside is one of my dogs wants to lick it 😆
@@p0lytube Maybe don't let that happen 😂 We're glad you love it though!
Does it prevent mold please?
No it does not, it does not have any mold preventatives in it.
My husband made our dinning room table, can I use this product on that?
Hi Maritza,
Yes you can apply this to your dining room table.
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?
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.
If my board currently has mineral oil.. can I just sand the board back lightly ?
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.
@@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
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.
@@rmpco amazing Thankyou
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?
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!
Thanks! How much time should be in-between coats?@@rmpco
@@jjm6187 30 minutes to an hour, no sanding or wiping needed in-between coats.
@@jjm6187 We suggest waiting 30 minutes to an hour!
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!
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!
@@rmpco thanks alot!
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?
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.
@@rmpco thank you for the insight.
@@jparker1823 You're welcome!
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Bro at least use a new sock....lolz
Older socks are best to use. Lint transfer is less likely in an older sock that has been used rather than a brand new one. :)
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