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Furniture Wax

Furniture Wax

$6.99 – $27.99

  • Natural beeswax formula provides protection without harsh solvent odors.
  • Available in five versatile colors and four sizes for custom patina effects at just the right amount.
  • Long working time allows for smooth and easy buffing.
  • Easy-to-apply and free of harsh odors.

Enhance your woodworking and refinishing projects with Furniture Wax (formerly known as Soft Wax). This premium, easy-to-use sealant is crafted primarily from natural beeswax with a touch of carnauba, offering a durable, protective finish without the heavy odor of harsh solvents. Whether you are sealing Real Milk Paint®, top-coating other paints, or refreshing raw wood, this wax provides a sophisticated matte sheen and a hard, long-lasting barrier.

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Wax Applicator Bundle

Get a polished, professional finish with our Wax Applicator bundle! Start with SurfPrep RAD Pads to prep your surface, apply with 1/4 lb of recycled rags, then use the Non-woven discs to polish your surface for a smooth, even shine.

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RMP Finishes Furniture Wax – Premium Smell Free Furniture Finishing Wax

Refinish furniture in beauty and style by using Furniture Wax by RMP Finishes. Designed for sealing Real Milk Paint covered surfaces, our completely oil-free furniture finishing wax formulation includes mostly beeswax with just a bit of carnauba wax for a highly protective finish that doesn’t have a harsh solvent smell. This furniture finishing and refinishing essential keeps the color of painted surfaces true over time and dries hard to a matte sheen, but it has a long working time so you have an ample window in which to finish your projects.

Enhance projects with our furniture finishing wax colors to create unique handmade or upcycled pieces. Besides a standard clear coat formulation, our finishing wax comes in clear, ebony, dark brown, gray, and white to cover the basic shades, and you can mix these colors with each other and even experiment with adding pigments when you need a custom hue for your next big project. For added versatility, our clear coat option doesn’t turn white in deep crevices, ensuring carved pieces retain their beauty and shine with just a little elbow grease.

Rely on our wax to protect surfaces painted with Real Milk Paint®, chalk or acrylic paint from a variety of everyday hazards. This furniture wax creates a barrier between your furniture and the elements, boosting protection against scratches, stains, and water, and in the process, it also provides a soft, lustrous shine that helps your pieces look their best. The colored formulations have the added benefit of aiding you in concealing previous damage for a simple way to shine up timeworn pieces you’re not ready to refinish quite yet. Alternatively, use the colored soft waxes to highlight details or add depth and character to the aesthetic of the piece.

Put our furniture finishing wax to work in the standard way, polish up furnishings that need a bit of shine, or use our formulations in uniquely artistic ways. For instance, our wax works well on distressing projects when you need a resist medium. Simply add the finishing wax to the surface you’re covering with Real Milk Paint® before you brush on the paint and the section you painted over lets the waxed portion show through. Our darker hues also work well for adding a hint of age and patina to newer or refinished pieces.

Utilize the matte sheen-inducing power of our Furniture Wax quickly and effectively to polish up previously waxed pieces or refinish freshly painted surfaces. No matter the project you have in mind, Furniture Wax by RMP Finishes goes on smoothly and wipes off effortlessly for frustration-free furniture refinishing experience.

  1. Clean the surface thoroughly to remove any dust and debris.
  2. Grab a brush or rag and apply Furniture Wax onto the surface.
  3. Work the medium into corners to ensure an even coat.
  4. Buff off the excess wax with a clean cloth.
  5. To remove Furniture Wax, wipe the surface with Citrus Solvent™ or Odorless Mineral Spirits.
  6. BONUS: If you’re adding the colored waxes to your piece, we recommend applying a layer of the clear wax first, then applying the tinted version. This allows for easier application, adjustment, removal of the colored wax if needed.

To help you plan your project, understanding the coverage of Furniture Wax (formerly Soft Wax) is essential for achieving a consistent, protective finish. Our natural beeswax formula is highly efficient, requiring only a thin layer to seal and protect your surfaces. Whether you are finishing a small thrift-store find or a large dining room set, choosing the right size ensures you have enough product for a smooth, uninterrupted application across all your furniture refinishing projects.

Size Approximate Coverage Example
2 oz 25 sq. ft.  A few picture frames or a small decorative serving tray.
4 oz 50 sq. ft. A small bedside nightstand or a piano bench
8 oz 100 sq. ft. A standard dresser or a small kitchen island
16 oz 200 sq. ft. A large dining table or a library bookshelf unit

We believe in using only the highest quality ingredients to ensure a finish that is safe for both you and your projects. RMP Finishes Furniture Wax is formulated with a balanced concentration of beeswax and carnauba wax. Unlike traditional products that fill the room with fumes, we use a highly refined, truly odorless mineral spirit solvent, making application pleasant and safe. Our color variations are further enhanced with pigments to achieve a various effects on furniture and raw wood.

Furniture Wax Ingredients

  • Beeswax
  • Carnauba wax
  • Odorless mineral spirits (isoparaffinic hydrocarbon)

The color variations like Dark Brown, Ebony, Gray, and White contain various natural pigments including:

  • Iron Oxides (Dark Brown, Ebony, Gray)
  • Titanium Dioxide (White & Gray)

Compare Furniture Wax at a glance

Choosing the right wax finish shouldn’t be a guessing game. While Furniture Wax offers unique benefits, it’s important to know how it stacks up against our other professional formulas. Use the table below to get a quick overview or click here to read our full comparison guide and find the perfect wax for your project.

Wax Name Best For Key Features Works Over Durability Sheen Ingredients

Wood Wax

Formerly Wood Wax + Zero VOC Wax

 Unfinished furniture, charcuterie boards, Wood turning, food contact items Food contact safe, plant-based formula, wax + oil combo Raw wood, tung oiled surfaces, Real Milk Paint® (will darken color) Very durable (indoors) after curing. Maintenance as needed. Satin to high sheen Walnut oil, carnauba wax, pigments (color versions)

Paste Wax

Formerly Clear Carnauba Wax + Good Ol’ Brown Wax

 High traffic surfaces, floors, black smithing, hand and shop tools Hardest natural wax, fast drying, low odor Any material, tung oiled surfaces Durable (indoors). Reapply as sheen fades. High sheen Waxes (carnauba,  beeswax, candelilla, refined odorless mineral spirits, pigment (brown only)

Furniture Wax

Formerly Soft Wax

 Topcoat over milk paint/chalk paint, decorative accents (colors), furniture polish (clear) Easy to apply, fast drying, low odor, minimal color shift over paint (clear) Any material, Real Milk Paint® Moderately durable (indoors). Reapply as sheen fades. Low to satin sheen Waxes (carnauba, beeswax
candelilla, paraffin) refined odorless mineral spirits, pigments (colors only)
Soapstone Sealer Soapstone, granite, blue stone, and concrete countertops/sinks Fully drying, food contact safe, routine maintenance not required Absorbent, stone materials Very durable (indoors) after curing. Maintenance as needed. Satin to high sheen Walnut oil & carnauba wax

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Order FAQ’s

We strive to ship orders the same day if they are placed before 12:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday. As a family-owned business in Tennessee, we hand-pack your orders during our hours of operation (9 AM – 4 PM). Orders placed over the weekend will ship the next business day.

Shipping is calculated based on the weight and destination of your specific order. We have flat-rate shipping options available for the orders inside the contiguous USA. We also offer Free Shipping on orders over $75 (within the contiguous US; some exclusions apply). You can get an instant estimate using the shipping calculator on the cart page.

Yes, we ship to many locations worldwide! To see if we can deliver to your country, simply add your desired items to the cart and use the Shipping Calculator on the Cart Page. By entering your country and postal code, you can instantly see if delivery is available to your region and get an accurate cost estimate.

Are duties and taxes included?
To make international shopping as seamless as possible, we calculate and collect all applicable shipping costs, duties, and taxes during checkout. This means your order is pre-cleared through customs, and you won’t have to worry about any unexpected “pay-on-delivery” fees or surprise bills when your package arrives.

We want you to love your project results! We accept returns on unused and unopened merchandise. We even have an easy to use Self Service Returns portal. Click here to read our full Returns & Refunds Policy.

Unfortunately, all shipping costs are non-refundable.

Because finishes can be heavy or fragile, we handle damages on a case-by-case basis. If a container arrives leaking or broken, please take a photo of the package and contact us immediately at [email protected] or use our chat or call at (800) 339-9748 so we can make it right.

P.s. Have your order number handy so we can quickly find your order on our end.

We love talking shop! You won’t get a machine when you call us. Reach out to our team of “real people” for product choice help, expert application advice, or troubleshooting. You can reach us via our chat, email at [email protected], or call at (800) 339-9748.

We’re in office Monday – Friday from 9am-4pm CST. If we miss your message, we will get back to you as soon as possible!

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