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Waterlox Floor Finishing Guide
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Applying Your Waterlox Finish
You have prepped your floor, assembled the correct tools, and chosen a Waterlox finish. Applying the finish is your final step!
Applying the Finish:
 
Applying Waterlox Sealer Finish and stain The first and sometimes even the
with a lambswool applicator second coat of finish may look
uneven and "blotchy." This is normal.
Important Note: Ensure adequate ventilation by opening windows and doors where applicable. Insert a box fan in a window exhausting outward, and open a window or door at the other end of the room for cross ventilation. It is not recommended that any solvents or solvent-based materials be used in an enclosed area. Read label directions completely before using.
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Tip: At this point we do not recommend using ceiling fans, as they can interfere with the intake of fresh air and can cause the floor’s surface to “skin” or dry prematurely. |
Although there are many right ways and few wrong ways to apply Waterlox Tung Oil Finishes, for wood floors, we recommend using a 8” to 12” lambswool applicator. Brush out the applicator to remove any loose fibers. Use a natural bristle brush to “cut in” if necessary. Work out of a paint-roller pan or 5-gallon pail. Purchase an applicator that will fit into the roller pan or 5-gallon pail so that it will be completely immersed in the finish.
- Plan your application so that you don’t finish yourself into a corner! For example, start in the far corner of the room and work so that you will end up at an exit.
- Pour the product into a paint tray and dip your applicator into the tray.
- Start along a wall and apply the finish using very light pressure on the applicator. Apply a coat along the entire length of the room, “reloading” your applicator as necessary. You’ll want a good heavy coat to get proper film build and to allow Waterlox’s “self-leveling” properties to work.
- At the end of the room, repeat, this time going in the opposite direction (see illustration). Maintain a wet edge to avoid lap marks, preferably overlapping into the finish you previously applied by several inches. Be sure to feather in your start and stop places with your applicator.
- Allow each coat to dry thoroughly (12-24 hours). Take more time if drying conditions are not advantageous (i.e., high humidity, below average temperatures, or low ventilation).
Sanding for adhesion purposes is not necessary between coats. However, a light sanding with fine sandpaper (320 or finer), steel wool (#4/0), or a white or maroon pad on a buffing machine can be completed to remove any aesthetic imperfections such as lint, dust, hair, or mars in the finish. DO NOT SCREEN THE FLOOR as this may leave swirl marks that will be evident through subsequent coats.
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Tip: After applying your first and maybe even your second coat of finish, your floor may look uneven in appearance. This is normal, as Waterlox Original Tung Oil Finishes penetrate deep into the wood pores/fibers and will build up to an even film, when applied correctly with the suggested number of coats and coverage.
Tip: Application Temperature: 70 degrees is the optimal room temperature for applying our products. We understand that there are times when this is not possible. Applying Waterlox in lower temperatures, even below freezing, will lengthen the cure time, but will NOT adversely affect the finish.
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After your final coat is applied, you are finished...but not done.
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