The finishing process is usually the longest part of a countertop project and it also requires a lot of planning to determine where, when and how you are going to complete the project. One important piece of the plan is what surfaces actually need to get finished. For some extensive planning help, check the Where, … Finishing the Underside of a Countertop
Wood is an amazing building material due to its beauty, strength and versatility, however it has a weird relationship with water. The end grain of wood is very absorbent. To properly protect against water, you may need to take special precautions with exposed end grain. Areas of Concern What is End Grain? The “grain” of … Finishing End Grain
There are many exotic wood species that are extremely beautiful, but due to some of their special characteristics, they can present their own challenges. Most often there are concerns about woods that are naturally very oily, dense, resinous or high in tannins. Naturally Oily Woods Many exotic woods contain a high amount of natural oil … Exotic, Oily and Resinous Woods
For these products & surface sizes H2OLOX SMALL SURFACE Product Details High-quality, made in USA brushes for all paints, varnishes, stains, clear coats Thick polyurethane foam for the smoothest, no-brushmarks finish, beveled end White plastic handle with built-in stiffener blade for consistent flex and neat, precise results
For these products & surface sizes ORIGINAL MARINE URETHANE H2OLOX LARGE SURFACE Product Details Professional grade Will accommodate an 8″ – 12″ applicator. Heavy-gauge, rust-resistant, bright-finish steel. Ribbed bottom, ladder-lock legs. Tray size is 19″ long, 13″ wide, 4″ deep Works with Black Tray Liner (13″) Manufactured by Wooster
For these products & surface sizes ORIGINAL MARINE LARGE SURFACE Product Details 100% Lambswool Pads with a tanned back. Use one pad per coat or clean pads thoroughly after each use with mineral spirits. For use as a refill for our Lambswool Block & Pad. Pad refills are sold individually and not in … Lambswool Applicator Pad Refills
For these products & surface sizes ORIGINAL MARINE LARGE SURFACE Product Details 2 ¼” wide. Use one block and pad per project and one refill pad per coat or clean pads thoroughly after each use with mineral spirits. For use with our 3′ 3-Piece Extension Handle. Also fits most conventional broom handles with … Lambswool Applicator Block & Pad
Waterlox ORIGINAL Tung oil finishes and URETHANE finishes can be used over top dried and cured Epoxy as long as it is lightly sanded first. The Epoxy should be lightly sanded with 220-grit sandpaper to “break the surface gloss”. There should not be adhesion issues with the epoxy; however, the film will build faster over … Epoxy and Waterlox®.
The environment can play a role in the drying and curing processes. Factors such as temperature and humidity are important to note, but also look for direct, intense sun exposure or high winds if finishing outdoors. Also, different Waterlox coatings may respond differently to different conditions. Temperature Temperature plays a role at the drying, curing … Environmental Conditions: Drying, Curing and Storage
All Waterlox products are air-dry products. No hardeners, cross-linkers or heat are needed to properly cure or dry any Waterlox products. The only critical ingredient in the curing process is oxygen. When applying finishes, there are two steps to the drying and curing process. This guide will specifically focus on time and air movement, but … Drying, Ventilation, Curing and Circulation
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