Liquid Floor Wax

Liquid floor wax is also commonly known as wood floor polish and can be used on any kind of hardwood or softwood floorings such as oak, pine and beech to name a few.

With a custard type consistency, floor waxes are ideal for application with a foam roller or a sheep skin/synthetic mop. Ideal for large flat areas, its consistency makes it quick and easy to cover large areas that might otherwise have been difficult with other floor waxing products that can have a much harder consistency.

Primarily available as a clear liquid wax that contains no colour, our liquid floor waxing polish is also ideal for use over pre-finished wooden flooring. On occasion, wood floor polishes can add a slight brightness to the wood and they also enhance the grain.The overall colour will remain much the same.

The minimum recommendation on bare wood is 3 coats of floor wax 1 or 2 coats for pre-finished floors) although any number of additional coats can be applied. Wooden floors will benefit from any further coats as the additional wooden floor wax will provide a better floor polish finish as well as added durability. It is normal to re-wax wooden floor surfaces with a fresh coat of liquid wax floor polish every 12-18 months, although many people re-wax much more often than this, especially in high traffic areas. Additional coats will offer an improved patina.

As with any DIY task, preparation is the key to success, for the best results it's advised that the wooden floor is first lightly sanded and then thoroughly cleaned white spirit is good) to remove any surface dust, dirt or grit before the application of the floor waxing polish.

Our Liquid Floor Waxes can be applied with a foam roller, (we have an extendable handle available) or our Floor Applicator which can be used in conjunction with a sheep skin or synthetic head, (this product can be found in our flooring section.)

To achieve a deep lustre, buff the freshly applied wood floor polish with a clean coarse cloth (stockinette). For buffing, there are also brushes available which can be attached to an electric drill which save on elbow grease and makes the process of polishing the liquid wax floor polish much easier!

Prior to the application of the floor wax, it's important to ensure that all untreated surfaces are clean, free of dust, dirt & grit and are also dry. Apply the liquid floor polish sparingly, working on a manageable area at a time. Buff the dry floor wax to a sheen after the recommended drying time.

Container Sizes 1lt: Will cover a 2 door wardrobe or a large chest of drawers (outside surfaces only). 5lt: Will be enough for a floor about 10mtrs x 7mtrs (20ft x 20ft approx).

Coverage

Approx 12 Square metres per litre depending on the temperature, application of the liquid wax floor polish and the type of wood being worked on, these factors will also affect the overall coverage.

Uses

Generally a wax floor polish can be applied over most other finishes including water stain, solvent stain, oil, French polish and lacquer. wooden floor waxes can also be applied onto bare wood so that it is a finish in its own right. Liquid floor polishes will revive old or tired looking wooden floors and are also suitable for awkward interior wood such as stair spindles, chairs, etc.

Drying Time

A thick coat of floor waxing polish will dry within 30 minutes, a thin coat of wood floor polish will dry in around 15 mins. These times may vary slightly depending on the environmental conditions and the type of wood being waxed.