I would like to apply only mineral oil and bee`s wax to my concrete countertops.what would be the down side Paul
Hi Paul,
That is a very natural way to help seal and protect concrete. I've used that method for my own countertops in first house that I built. It feels silky to the touch and makes the concrete look real and not plastic. However even though you've somewhat satisfied the materials need to absorb by introducing oil it will still be thirsty in the near future and even though you've somewhat sealed the surface with the wax it will fail in the near future. By reapplying oil and wax i was able to keep my counters relatively unscathed even with kids. The only lasting blemish that I remember on those counters happened the time they made lemonade and left cut lemons on the counter all afternoon. It left an etch that could never be righted. Put as many coats of oil on before you wax and don't let the wax build up too much or it will spot from water.
If life gives you lemons?
Al
