furniture polish with wood stain in it?

[maximovies]

Somewhere on TV, maybe DIY or HGTV, someone mentioned using a furniture
polish (maybe even a spray-on) with stain in it for those little
scratches on furniture. We just moved and could sure use something like
that but I can't find it in the supermarket. Where would I look for it?
What's it called?

TIA.

[Phisherman]

On 4 Apr 2006 13:08:48 -0700, "maximovies" <lgrantt@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Somewhere on TV, maybe DIY or HGTV, someone mentioned using a furniture
>polish (maybe even a spray-on) with stain in it for those little
>scratches on furniture. We just moved and could sure use something like
>that but I can't find it in the supermarket. Where would I look for it?
>What's it called?
>
>TIA.

There is a product called Briwax which cleans, stains, and polishes.
It contains beeswax and a few solvents. It is sold in a round tin
for about $15 and comes in 6 colors, including clear. You should find
it at a woodworking shop, less likely at a well-equipped hardware
store. I know Woodcraft carries it. I don't watch HGTV, although the
studios are a few minutes from my home.

[Muvin Gruvin]

another product I've used is OLD ENGLISH Polish....it comes in red color
and also a dark brown which covers minor scratches. THe Briwax is an
awesome products.

[Jessica V.]

maximovies wrote:
> Somewhere on TV, maybe DIY or HGTV, someone mentioned using a furniture
> polish (maybe even a spray-on) with stain in it for those little
> scratches on furniture. We just moved and could sure use something like
> that but I can't find it in the supermarket. Where would I look for it?
> What's it called?
>
> TIA.

Old English, and Howard's Restore-a-Finish come to mind. Old English
can be had in the supermarket, Howard's at hardware stores.

Jessica

[maximovies]

Thanks, everybody!

[Donna in Texas]

Does Howard's have more of the staining factor that Old English? I have
Old English, but I'd really like to try a product that really covers the
scratches without having to totally restain.

Any advice on that?

Donna

[Jessica V.]

Donna in Texas wrote:
> Does Howard's have more of the staining factor that Old English? I have
> Old English, but I'd really like to try a product that really covers the
> scratches without having to totally restain.
>
> Any advice on that?
>
> Donna

It work's much better than Old English for covering scratches, and
comes in a wider variety of tones. It won't fix a large area of total
finish loss, but smaller areas it works very well on and lasts well.
I've used it extensively on older oak furniture, that in the past I
would have refinished and have been pleased with the results. A pint
of Howard's is less than $10 at a neighborhood hardware store, it's at
least worth a try before going to the trouble or expense of
refinishing. IME, Howard's doesn't interfere with subsequent
refinishing efforts.

Jessica

[Diana Satyr]

In article <1144764641.817355.255040@e56g2000cwe.googlegroups. com>,
"Jessica V." <jeileenbuker@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Donna in Texas wrote:
> > Does Howard's have more of the staining factor that Old English? I have
> > Old English, but I'd really like to try a product that really covers the
> > scratches without having to totally restain.
> >
> > Any advice on that?
> >
> > Donna
>
> It work's much better than Old English for covering scratches, and
> comes in a wider variety of tones. It won't fix a large area of total
> finish loss, but smaller areas it works very well on and lasts well.
> I've used it extensively on older oak furniture, that in the past I
> would have refinished and have been pleased with the results. A pint
> of Howard's is less than $10 at a neighborhood hardware store, it's at
> least worth a try before going to the trouble or expense of
> refinishing. IME, Howard's doesn't interfere with subsequent
> refinishing efforts.
>
> Jessica

I have Old English in a yellow color, a red, and a very dark brown.
Since it's an oily liquid, you can't beat it for ease of use. Just put a
little on a small rag and wipe it across the scratch. Usually it is
hidden.

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