Briwax - is it a pain in both barrels?

[SilverShadow]

And I don't mean the brewing ones

Hi guys, I've recently been renovating our bathroom and fitted an oak windowsill. I treated with Briwax, but noticed a few months down the line some discolouration in the finish due to moisture or items left on it.

As its in the bathroom it receives a good hammering of moisture, so I was thinking if there's anything I can add as a layer on top to protect the finish?

I like the natural colouration, so a bit loathe to use a stain instead. But was hoping there be another treatment I can add to give it a bit more protection? Perhaps I should use a proper buffer to really work it in, rather than a cloth?

If not, what other products do folks recommend to protect and enhance the grain?

Many thanks

 

[Gerryjo]

How's about wood lacquer?

 

[SilverShadow]

Many thanks, definitely worth a consider

 

[The-Engineer-That-Brews]

The only stuff I've found that can really handle moisture is two-pack epoxy varnish - but it's not cheap; and I don't think it would apply on top of the wax, so you'd have to strip that off completely first I'm afraid...

Have a read of the comments on this page - also, you may be able to get it in smaller quantities
Sadolin 1 Litre Pv-67 Gloss 2-Pack Epoxy Varnish : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

 

[Cwrw666]

If you've already applied wax to your wood then trying some other finish is going to be problematic as you'll need to get rid of all the wax, including the stuff that's soaked into the grain. And oak has very open grain.
Personally I'd use a solvent and get rid of as much of the wax as possible and then apply several coats of boiled linseed oil. It's moisture resistant, easy to apply, easy to re-apply further down the line, and won't be bothered by any wax left in the grain. I use it all the time.