Briwax Liming Wax to add a Restoration Hardware Finish!

I ran into an issue with the new hardware I was using. The holes didn't line up with the old hardware, and trying to disguise it was impossible. That is why I don't show the finished dressers, I ended up having to paint them. www.diybeautify.com/2019/04/o...

[@vickiecopeland7131]

Please show the finished product! This is what I have been looking for. Thanks for sharing.

[@shle333]

We are looking at doing this to our oak cabinets in the kitchen. Would have loved to see the finished product after you bugged it out.

[@diybeautify]

Thanks Ashley, check my blog!

[@leslienurton7634]

@@diybeautify can you share the blog post on this. Trying to track it down on your blog, but I can't find it. Looking at this for our kitchen cabinets

[@kimbwf629]

@@leslienurton7634 me too! Cannot find it at all.

[@PaintingandExercise]

What???!!! You said that I was going to see the finished project in just a few minutes and then...nothing.

[@TheSMEAC]

Thank you for the video. I suggest you give AllBack Linseed Oil Wax as well (it especially since there are zero solvents and there’s no need to seal like briwax products; I use it for all my wife’s whitewash look needs. I have one room in the house that I can do what I want to with it and it’s “yes ma’am” from there on out 😂. I also use Allback Linseed Oil paints quite a bit and they have a great palette that’s also mixable and I don’t have to deal with all the other fuss. To be far, all my furniture and projects are finished exclusively with shellac, hard wax oils, linseed paints, rubio monocoat, and hand rubbed waxes. I only use milk paint where it’s period correct and most times linseed oil paint is just as period correct. So the milk paint is always going to be two differing coats like reds under black for example, but it’s neat to see all you can do with mixing as well. Thanks again for the video.

[@diybeautify]

Thanks! I'll have to try the linseed oil wax!

[@AllTheNamesAreGone]

It helps to wire brush the wood first to open the grain.

[@diybeautify]

Thanks for that tip, I didn't know that!

[@thekraftycreech]

Looks great!

[@diybeautify]

Thank you!

[@josalviati2373]

What did you use to buff it? Thanks for the video! I’m excited to lime wax my new\old church pew!

[@diybeautify]

Yes! That will look amazing! I buffed it with a lint free cloth. Share a picture with me when it's done please!

[@KC53557]

Looks great, I’ve seen other videos where they recommend stripping the wood first and wire brushing to get the grains exposed to receive the wax and really highlight the contrast. The process was called cerusing, . I’m looking to do this on an old paneled room which is very dark now and we’d like to avoid painting it. Do you have any recommendation on the process for a large area like that. ?

[@diybeautify]

Thank u. Often in large rooms, the paneling isn't even real wood all over (ours wasn't). We ended up painting a soft gray and looks gorgeous. This is a very interesting process bc it looks different with every wood! Try it out on a small piece first to see if you'll even like the finished look. I imagine it would be very costly bc the liming wax isn't cheap! Maybe you could lightly sand and then whitewash to retain some wood grain but lighten it up overall.

[@racheljohnson5702]

so you don't have to strip the wood first? also, I am thinking of doing this to our kitchen table because it is so dark even after i have stripped it. does it protect well enough to be a kitchen table surface and or does it need some kind of sealant or does the wax seal it? Thanks for the video was very helpful for a new technique.

[@diybeautify]

No stripping required. It is like a layer of soft white over the top, so you still see the grain...in fact, it highlights the grain, but tones down the rest. Because it is a wax, you cannot use any other kind of sealant over it. You will need to let it cure for a good 3 weeks before using table surface! This is after applying, buffing well (removes excess wax) and doing another layer or two if needed. If you don't buff the excess wax, it will take forEver to cure!

[@shanafrye4393]

Did your doors have a poly or varnish over the oak? I’ve purchased a 80s or 90s honey oak gigantic hood vent. It has a veneer but I think I understand most of the cabinets from this era are veneer.

[@diybeautify]

Yes it did have a varnish on it! Lightly sanding the piece is recommended for the wax to soak into the wood!

[@stephanieharbison3366]

Oh no, where is the rest of your video? I didn’t see the buffing or finished piece. How did you buff the wax off?

[@diybeautify]

Sorry, I ran into some issues and needed to paint over it. Buffing is just rubbing it with a rag, this takes off any excess and lets it cure. I'll try to add some pictures so you can see the finished piece!

[@stephanieharbison3366]

Cindy DIYbeautify I found the other video and it made perfect sense! Thanks.

[@diybeautify]

@@stephanieharbison3366 thanks for letting me know!!!!!! I love the look, and was sad to paint! Will definitely limewash another piece some day!

[@chefscorner2131]

Hi there, I applied lime wax on my kitchen cabinets. Looks awesome, but what’s the secret to make it durable? It seems if I wipe with anything damp The wax will definitely come off . Any ideas ??? Thanks

[@diybeautify]

I'm glad you like the results! Ther trick is to wipe ALL excess wax from your piece. Let dry thoroughly and then reapply if you prefer it lighter. Once you're done, the wax will need to cure for about 3 weeks! I know it's a pain, but there's no way around it! Good luck 😊

[@melissawissler3299]

I'm considering doing this to my mom's old honey oak dining set instead of sanding it and restaining. Everything im seeing says you have to sand the wood down first , but it didnt look like you did that and it came out great. Did you sand it down before you started? Thanks!

[@diybeautify]

No I didn't, just cleaned really well with a degreaser!

[@melissawissler3299]

@@diybeautify awesome thanks!! I really don't want to sand it! Lol

[@diybeautify]

@@melissawissler3299 no problem, good luck!

[@ianbrown2016]

nice - can you point me in the direction of the video outlining the next stageof polishing / buffing ?

[@diybeautify]

Thanks Ian, unfortunately there isn't one. I ran into issues with disguising the holes for the new pulls and ended up having to paint the piece! Buffing is easy though, just use a link free rag and rub the entire piece until the excess wax is removed and you're left with a beautiful sheen! I'm on the lookout for another piece to share in its entirety!

[@audreyseymour8187]

Love this look! Would it be possible to let it dry and do another coat of liming wax for more of a whiter look?

[@diybeautify]

Thank you! Yes, you can build coats on top of one another!

[@audreyseymour8187]

@@diybeautify ooh so good to know!!! Might be trying this out

[@MidnightRange101]

Would have loved to see the ending results. I even looked on your blog. Couldn’t find it. Tried searching for it under Liming Wax still nothing. Can you post the link?

[@diybeautify]

Sorry but I didn't finish the project and ended up painting. The new hardware needed new holes and I was unable to conceal the fix with liming wax.

[@JeanneMurray58]

Your video ended abruptly. Shouldn't you have caught that before uploading? Also, the instructions on the can say to use apply sparingly & AGAINST the grain, not with it

[@sandypandabear21]

Can you tell me where to find some pictures before you painted the pieces? Thank you!

[@diybeautify]

There are a couple in this post www.diybeautify.com/2019/04/oak-dresser-weathered-wood-makeover.html

[@bbsal4031]

I would love to do this to my kitchen cabinets, but can it be cleaned off if you need to clean something off of your cabinets?

[@diybeautify]

Yes, it has the layers of wax as a protective top coat!

[@bbsal4031]

@@diybeautify oh that is great to hear, I will definitely be doing this, thank you!

[@michellecortese6463]

The video didn’t show how it all turned out and can’t find a part 2 on you channel.

[@diybeautify]

If you read my description below, I explained that I ran into a problem with the hardware. There should be a link to my blog where I show pictures and what my solution was 😉

[@jafallica]

Why didn’t you show how it looked after wards? Did you wipe off the wax or what?

[@diybeautify]

If you read the blog post, I explained why. I wasn't able to disguise the holes and ended up having to paint the pieces.

[@jafallica]

Cindy DIYbeautify I’m watching the video not reading a blog. You cut off the video abruptly. Are you doing another video?

[@diybeautify]

Yes, the wax was buffed and the excess removed.

[@diybeautify]

@@jafallica I am hoping to do another piece to completion. I just haven't found the right piece yet.

[@mendedandwhole]

Where can I find the end result? Thx

[@diybeautify]

On my blog at diybeautify.com

[@123rogersk]

Why don't you show the finished cabinets. I know its a wax and your suppost to wipe it off. So what does it look like when done?

[@diybeautify]

If you click through to my blog post you get a pretty good idea what they look like even though I ran into an issue and ended up having to paint them!

[@MeganHook]

Do you have photos of finished products?

[@diybeautify]

So I wasn't able to add any pictures here. I can email them to you, or you can check out my blog for more pictures here www.diybeautify.com/2019/04/oak-dresser-weathered-wood-makeover.html

[@ColMajor]

80%of people will never go to a part two video. Never understand why folks just can show the end results on a simple video. I’m not looking for a cliff hanger.

[@diybeautify]

I do apologize and that was never my intent when I created the video. However, I ran into a problem and couldn't finish the dresser with lime wax, I ended up having to paint it 😪 Sorry to leave you hanging! I'm hoping to complete another piece soon!

[@darin050695]

Well, if you are not going to finish... maybe you should take the video down.

[@pattieisenhut9765]

I learned a lot from her. And...no music or “try to be cutesy junk”.

[@diybeautify]

Thank you Patti!

[@SCGirlBoss]

I'm constantly amazed by the demands people place on others. You didn't pay for a class... Cindy doesn't owe you top-to-bottom training. She's just sharing her journey. I'm content with what she provided but if I wasn't, it's my job to look for more answers. She doesn't work for you and isn't obligated to provide what you need.

[@diybeautify]

Thank you for being so kind and understanding! This project went sideways on me but I thought it would be helpful to someone anyway! Can't win em all 😉