Hello, thank you for your review. We apologise for only receiving 3 stars from you. We apologise for any disappointment caused by the 4x6 Oak Mantel Beam and understand your concern that our website's information may have been misleading. Upon reviewing the website, we found that it states, "We also have our unwaxed option, ideal if you have your finish to apply," and we also mentioned that the product is Natural Oak. Our sample images, specifically the last one for reference, also indicate that Natural Oak is unwaxed. Our Customer Service Team is available to provide further assistance. We understand that returning the item may incur a cost, as we are a small business that does not offer free returns for non-faulty items, as stated in our Returns Policy. Please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team to discuss this matter further.