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For a traditional glass like effect.
Features
- High quality French polishes for use on furniture and other interior wooden surfaces
- Produces a traditional, high gloss, glass-like finish
- Available in brown for darker woods and white polish for paler or bleached wood types
- Very High VOC
Brand
Drying time
20 mins
Coverage
Up to 10 m2 per litre
No. of coats
3 - 10
Size
250ml
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Overview
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French Polish is usually applied by skilled furniture repairers and restorers to produce a deep chatoyancy and warm lustre that has a glass or mirror-like finish. Usually applied over wood stains, dyes and sealers, Barrettine French Polish can be used to obtain additional depth and shine on fine furniture.
The White French Polish is an almost colourless polish, based on White Shellac, and best used on pale or bleached woods, when it is preferable to keep the colour as natural as possible.
The Brown French Polish is made from pure Flake Shellac mixed with alcohol, and is normally used for polishing darker wood species.
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Preparation
Preparation
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Ensure that surfaces to be treated are clean, dry and free from traces of dirt, dust or any other surface contaminants.
- Carry out any necessary repairs using a suitable interior wood filler
- Open grain should first be filled with a suitable grain filler or Barrettine Shellac Sanding Sealer if required and then sanded smooth
Application
Application
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Always do a small test area before starting any project to assess compatibility and end result. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the bottle at all times.
The traditional French polishing method is to apply it with what is known as a 'rubber'. Although the term 'rubber' is used, the polishing applicator is actually made from a cotton cloth which is wrapped around cotton wool.
The 'rubber' is a great tool for controlling the distribution of French Polish on furniture and flooring, as it can be squeezed or relaxed in the hand to release or pick up more polish on the surface being worked.
- Pour on to the polishing 'rubber' (with a spot of Linseed Oil to aid application if necessary)
- Work into the wood surface in circular or figure of eight motions
- Apply several coats, sanding lightly between coats if necessary
- Finish coat is best applied with the polish thinned with Methylated Spirit
- For best results apply in a warm, dry atmosphere, allowing 24 hours for the polished surface to harden
Finishing
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For extra protection and a more traditional finish, a wax polish is recommended once Barrettine French Polish has fully dried and hardened. This can then be buffed to the desired sheen.
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22 customer reviews
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Works like any oyher French polish
Its hard yo sum up French polish it either gives a good finish or not . This did.
Laurence Tribe. White, 250ml (02/07/25)
Good quality product
The project, i.e. the renovation of kitchen furniture, was fantastically accepted by my daughter. She is incredibly happy that such nicely renovated wooden furniture has gained a "new life." I recommend the product
KRZYSZTOF CZESLAW KINEL. White, 250ml (01/07/24)
Not as dark as I was expecting
Not as dark as I was expecting
William Reid. Brown, 250ml (23/02/23)
I believe it was a quality product
The quality or density of the polish does allow as it should, some dilution with methylated spirits and discretion during the polishing process, this will help gain a flat smooth bright finish effect. The end appearance was very pleasing.
JASON BARKER. Brown, 250ml (28/01/23)
Useable colour
Not the exact colour but still looked really posh and well cared for.
Well done the person who decided to have both light and dark available.
No one else did that.
Mr P Gillender. White, 250ml (16/01/23)
Best colour available
Really suited my floor colour
Mr P Gillender. Brown, 250ml (16/01/23)
Excellent french polish producing expected shine
Used this polish to repair heat damage on antique mahogany table. The result was excellent.
Edward Halford. Brown, 250ml (10/01/23)
Fantastic product
My father in law who used to be a French polisher really rated this product and said he would not use anything else
William Kelleher. White, 250ml (16/10/21)
Very pleased with results
This was just what I needed to refurbish an old sewing box my father had made some 80 years ago, and wanted to pass on to my daughter, very pleased with the results
Sandra. White, 250ml (08/08/21)
Great product at a good price
I bought this as my previous French polish was too dark. This was a much better finish and is great quality. Thoroughly recommend this purchase.
Alan Gow &. White, 250ml (26/02/21)
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