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Natural Bee’s Wax

Natural bee’s wax diluted with water. White/milky apperance – transparent when applied.

This is an easy to apply, water-based wax. Its main characteristic is that it doesn’t change the appearance of a lime-based finish. It can be used with all the lime-based products such as paint, stucco and plasters, especially with Marmorino Veneziano Carrara and Marmorino Veneziano Classic

It provides a light protection against liquid and dirt, while increasing the shine.

Why you should use it

There are several reasons for applying Natural Wax: To protect or make Venetian Stucco waterproof and shinier; to obtain a different effect or change the shade of the stucco finish; and to protect or obtain special effects with Velvet Marmorino or Intonachino.

Its principal characteristic is that it doesn’t change the look of lime-based finishes while offering a protective barrier against water and dirt. It is breathable on lime-based products, giving a light protection against water penetration while allowing vapour transpiration.

The main benefits of using Natural Bee’s Wax are that it doesn't alter the appearance of lime-based finishes and offers a protective barrier against water and dirt while allowing the walls to breathe.

It is for interior use.

How to use it

Tools necessary for application: Sponge for wax, soft polishing fabric.

GLOSSY FINISH:
Marmorino Veneziano. The Marmorino must be completely dry for at least 24 hours.

Treat surfaces no larger than a half a square meter (five square feet) at a time. Apply the wax thickly with a soft sponge going over the same spot two times. Before it dries, remove the excess wax with a soft polishing fabric cloth and then rub to a shine.

To obtain the deepest shine, go over the surface again several hours later with wool pads using an electric polisher.

On large walls, to make the application faster, it is advisable to work with two people; one to apply the wax and the other to remove the excessive wax.

ROUGH FINISH:
Marmorino Velvet, Intonachino. Apply with a brush and spread it around quickly with a clean sponge float. On dark colors, it is advisable to color the wax with the same colorant used to color the plaster because the wax itself is light and its residues might be visible between the rough areas of the plaster.

This wax can be colored to achieve any special effect such veiled or antiqued Velvet Marmorino.

It can be diluted to have less shine or to increase the speed of application.

To lighten the marmorino, it can be colored with our White Dye Powder.