Hammer5573 Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Would there be any advantage to applying furniture wax over a shellac surface..? Would this damage the finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hammer5573 said: Would there be any advantage to applying furniture wax over a shellac surface..? Would this damage the finish? Yes No Applying wax will allow you to "fill in" some of the scratches from leveling the surface and make it feel smoother. The effect is going to be minimal and it will also wear away and need to be refreshed regularly. If the piece gets used frequently i'd advise against this just because shellac and wax isn't the most durable. The wax may add some small additional protection from moisture. Think once a year accidental small spill not wiping down weekly with a damp rag. It won't damage the finish. A solvent will remove the wax if needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 On a surface which isn’t regularly touched, where does the wax go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 I generally paste wax most of my pieces, large and small. Many smaller items or "low friction use" items are shellac'd. I use this on pieces I make for my own home and have "visited" older pieces I have made for others. All look very much like they did when they left the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 No damage to the finish actually provides some protection. Wax provides slip, hence protects the surface from scratching. Dust and dirt wipe off easier. Think of it like a fresh wax job on your car. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Mc Jones Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 What everyone else said, plus the wax gives the piece both a nice shine and feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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