You can mix the spirit-based dyes to achieve almost any colour. Even if you've already applied some dye, you can apply another colour and they will mix together. Briwax spirit-based dyes are based on methylated spirits, so you can lighten the colour by adding methylated spirits. Because they are a dye, not a stain, Briwax Spirit-based dyes don't create ‘tide-marks’ when they dry. You can wipe over the existing dyed area with more dye, and you won't be able to see the join. Once you're happy with the colour, protect it with one or two coats of Briwax Danish Oil or Briwax Teak Oil. Danish Oil has a matt/satin finish, and Teak Oil gives a gloss finish. Sand between coats with very fine sandpaper or 0000 steel wool. See the section on finishing floors with Danish Oil above for more details. Two thin coats are sufficient for most purposes on bare wood, but for kitchen worktops, floors, external doors and tables use four coats, which if applied carefully will give a water-resistant finish, even for hot cups of coffee! A coat of Briwax original wax over the top will give the Danish Oil a satin sheen, if you wish.

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Known as "The World's Premier Finishing Wax". Briwax is a blend of beeswax and carnauba wax, two of the finest waxes known to man. Briwax is designed to protect raw wood and can be applied to virtually any existing finish. Use Briwax on all woods, untreated leather, marble, concrete, metal and painted surfaces. To ensure desired results always test on inconspicuous area first. Tinted waxes can be lightened or removed with the clear wax. 16 oz. In temperatures of above 20°C Briwax Original Wax may soften or liquify. If this happens, replace the lid and store in a cool place, it will then return to its original form. With very hard woods you can thin down the oils 10 to 15% with mineral turpentine to give better penetration. On Matai and Totara, apply Briwax Sanding Sealer first, which will stop the acids in the wood affecting the oil. Also use Shellac Sanding Sealer on customwood (after staining but before oiling) to prevent the oil reacting with the resins in customwood and giving off a lingering odour. One of the biggest advantages of Danish Oil is that it's very easy to repair the surface if it gets damaged. Wipe down the surfact with mineral turpentine and 0000 grade steel wool, and apply one more coat with a cloth. Once dry, the surface will be good as new. If the surface is more seriously damaged, sand it lightly first and apply one or two coats of Danish Oil.

Once it's dry, rub the floor lightly with a fine sandpaper (about 320 grit), and wipe off the dust. You can apply the second coat either neat or thinned up to 50% with mineral turpentine, again making sure that you don't leave too much on the surface. A lot of modern furniture is supplied as bare unfinished pine. To colour and protect the furniture, the easiest way is to apply a coloured wax. Just rub the furniture with Briwax Original Wax, applied with 0000 steel wool. After about 10 minutes, the wax will have hardened, and you can buff it to a deep shine with a soft cloth. That's all there is to it!

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Now apply the colour. Use disposable rubber gloves when handling the Briwax Spirit-based dye, as it won't come off easily! Antique Mahogany is a favourite for Kwila furniture. Light Oak is an alternative if you like a lighter colour, but any colour will work. It's easiest to pour the dye into a shallow dish, and apply it with a cloth. The dye will be dry within 20-30 minutes. In the morning, rub the surface with 0000 steel wool, wipe off the dust, and wipe on a second coat of Teak Oil with a cloth. Once dry, this should be enough. If you want a higher gloss, apply another coat. For a guide and comparison of our wax polishes, have a read of our blog, Wax Polishes, Which Should I Use?Now, with another shallow dish and another cloth, apply a coat of Teak Oil in exactly the same way. Just wipe it on with the cloth, and make sure you don't leave too much on the surface, to avoid any drips. Leave this first coat to dry overnight. Yes, you can use Briwax Danish Oil on your kitchen bench top, table tops, floors, window sills and doors (interior & exterior) as long as you follow our instructions. See the section on Protecting a floor with Danish Oil for more information on how to create a strong, waterproof finish with Danish Oil. Danish Oil goes a lot further than most finishes. As a guide, we find that a 5 litre tin of Danish Oil is enough for four coats on about 30 square metres of flooring. The first coat uses around half of the oil, and the subsequent coats are much thinner, because the wood has been sealed by the first coat. For a more durable finish, rub with 0000 grade steel wool and apply another coat. Some people even like to apply four coats, if the floor is particularly heavily used or subject to water, such as a kitchen or entranceway.

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The health and safety of our team members are our top priorities. Our administrative function are in the “cloud” and most of our team are working remotely and following government guidelines for social distancing. We are limiting access to our locations to employees who are necessary to keep our operations running. We have also instituted enhanced sanitisation protocols at our facilities and reinforce hygiene and preventative practices.For most purposes, Teak Oil can be treated exactly the same as Danish Oil, except that the final finish is a high gloss. Apply at least two thin coats of Teak Oil. The more coats you use, the better the final gloss will be. Briwax Teak Oil is often used on outdoor furniture. Teak Oil was formulated for use on Teak, which is notoriously hard to finish well. Although there is very little Teak in New Zealand, there is a great deal of a similar wood – Rimu. Teak Oil also gives a great result on other common woods such as Kwila and Kauri. In hot weather, Briwax Original can go liquid. It's harder to apply the wax when it's like this, and it doesn't go as far. Put the tin in the fridge for a while, or in the freezer for 5-10 minutes, and the wax will harden again. It's a lot easier to create a good finish when the wax is firm, particularly with the darker colours.

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Whether the floor is new or old, make sure the surface is clean and sanded smooth. The better finish you start with, the better the final result will be. For the first coat use Briwax Danish Oil neat, or thinned slightly with about 10% mineral turpentine. Apply plenty of oil with a brush, cloth, or a foam roller, to make sure the wood takes up all the oil it needs. Wipe off the excess with a cloth as you go. This way you make sure there's enough oil in the timber, but you don't run the risk of creating a 'surface’ of Danish Oil on top of the wood. Leave this first coat to dry overnight.As with any clear finish, oils do not give complete protection from the harsh rays of the New Zealand sun. For outdoor furniture use a Briwax Spirit-based Dye first to give colour and protection, and a couple of coats of Teak Oil over the top. There are many copies of Teak Oil, and many alternative oil-based finishes including the traditional linseed and tung oil based products. However, most of these products are 'wet' oils – they never harden completely. This can leave them prone to collecting dirt. Briwax Teak Oil is a hardening oil. Once dry, it is durable and waterproof.