Question 1

Do you have to put a poly finish over top to seal?

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I wouldn't. I don't know for sure but have a feeling the poly would melt the wax. This is a wax you rub on a small area and then buff. The brown wax color will slightly tint the surface. There are some good YouTube videos.

Question 2

What is the shelf life of this product?

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I have a can that is 30 yrs old and still has the same properties it did when new. As long as the can is sealed, it'll keep for years!

Question 3

If I use the dark brown on raw light(pine) wood, will the result be even like a stain or would it turn out blotchy? My intention is to darken evenly.

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I turned an 8" segmented pine bowl on my lathe about a year ago. I sanded it to about 500 grit. A medium coat of the wax produced a beautiful semi-gloss finish. I buffed it with a paper towel on the lathe after letting it dry for about 10 minutes. I am quite satisfied. There was no sign of blotches and it turned out at least as dark as oil based stain. I've used Briwax Original (no color) for years. This was my first time with the Dark Brown. It reminds me of soft shoe polish. It produces a finish that might be called Dark Walnut. I quit after one coat because it looked so good. Start to end time was about 20 minutes.  Oil stain would have been hours. It's now been several months and it looks and feels as good as the first day. Yes, I would recommend it.

Question 4

Would this be appropriate for an antique piano?

Accepted Answer

I use Briwax on an antique table that is about 150-200 years old.  This does a beautiful job of waxing and staining at the same time.  In time the stain lightens but just give it another coat.  Test it out on a small patch.  I think you will be pleased with the result.  I personally like the dark stain as it comes closer in color.

ASIN	B000PT191U
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Brand Name	Briwax
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (959)
Global Trade Identification Number	00761758000093
Included Components	Briwax (Dark Brown) Furniture Wax Polish, Cleans, stains, and polishes.
Item Form	Wax
Item Type Name	Briwax (Dark Brown) Furniture Wax Polish, Cleans, stains, and polishes.
Item Weight	1.2 pounds
Manufacturer	Briwax International, Inc.
Model Number	Briwax DarkBrown
Number of Items	1
Part Number	BR-1-DB
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Unit Count	16 Ounce

Briwax Darkbrown (Dark Brown) Furniture Wax, Cleans, Stains, and Polishes

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