Brian Fristik, Author at Waterlox Coatings Corporation

Cleaning and maintenance of a Waterlox® TrueTone® finished surface.

Brian Fristik | July 17, 2022

After the Waterlox® TrueTone® Buff-In Tung Oil Finish has dried and cured for at least 7 days, cleaning may be performed. Cleaning options are as follows: Waterlox® Cleaner Concentrate (following the directions on the label) for heavy-duty, large area cleaning Waterlox® Wood Surface Cleaner (spray) (following the directions on the label) for light-duty, everyday cleaning … Cleaning and maintenance of a Waterlox® TrueTone® finished surface.

Cleaning and Care of Waterlox® finished surfaces

Brian Fristik | July 17, 2022

After your surface has dried and cured for at least 7 days, regular cleaning may be performed. To properly care for your surfaces, use only recommended cleaning products and avoid using cleaners/chemicals that can damage your finish. For information on refreshing or recoating a Waterlox® finished surface see our other guide. Recommended Regular Cleaning Products … Cleaning and Care of Waterlox® finished surfaces

Care after the final coat is applied.

Brian Fristik | July 17, 2022

The first 7 days are the most critical after applying Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes. Please adhere to the following practices: After the last coat is applied, we advise staying off the surface for at least 24 hours. After this time, if you are finishing a floor, it may be used for sock traffic only. … Care after the final coat is applied.

Bubbles in the finish troubleshooting.

Brian Fristik | July 17, 2022

Bubbles are caused by three main factors: Overworking the finish. If the finish is overworked, bubbles can become apparent. To avoid this, apply smooth liberal coats of finish with a lamb’s wool applicator (floors) as shown in the product application video or with a quality natural bristle brush with the grain of the wood and … Bubbles in the finish troubleshooting.

Bathroom and Kitchen Moisture and Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes.

Brian Fristik | July 17, 2022

The origin of our name, Waterlox, stands for “locks out water.” Therefore, we think our Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes are the perfect answer for any and all wood finishing project(s). When you add to that your plans to finish a known water-related area like a bathroom or kitchen, we think we should be the … Bathroom and Kitchen Moisture and Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes.

Batching of Waterlox® Products on Large Projects

Brian Fristik | July 17, 2022

When finishing larger projects, such as floors, you may need to use multiple cans of product for one coat. When more than one can is needed per coat, it’s always best to blend all necessary cans together in a suitable container (i.e. a 5-gallon bucket) before starting the job. This is called batching and will … Batching of Waterlox® Products on Large Projects

Applying Waterlox ORIGINAL finishes over 100% Pure Tung Oil

Brian Fristik | July 17, 2022

Waterlox ORIGINAL products are compatible with 100% PURE Tung Oil; provided the PURE Tung Oil has been applied and cured for over 30 days. If unsure, one method of testing for PURE Tung oil is to apply a drop of ammonia to a small, inconspicuous area. Cover the drop with something hollow to prevent the … Applying Waterlox ORIGINAL finishes over 100% Pure Tung Oil

Application over previously finished surfaces.

Brian Fristik | July 17, 2022

Surface preparation is one of the most important steps when refinishing wood. Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes are penetrating oil finishes and should therefore be applied to bare wood (does not refer to stain coat(s) if used). If you have brand new – never coated wood surface, a simple sand, vacuum, tack and coat is … Application over previously finished surfaces.

Amount of Waterlox® ORIGINAL finish needed to finish my project.

Brian Fristik | July 17, 2022

To determine the amount of finish needed, simply complete the following equation: The project square footage x the amount of coats needed = total square footage of the project ÷ by 500 = the total number of gallons needed to complete the project1 We have made it easy for you our Purchase Assistant, and examples … Amount of Waterlox® ORIGINAL finish needed to finish my project.

Allergies and Waterlox®

Brian Fristik | July 17, 2022

Tung oil is a main ingredient in almost all Waterlox products (excluding URETHANE). Because tung oil is a naturally occurring oil from the tung tree, there are occasional concerns about allergies to Waterlox products. There is no guarantee that a person may be allergic or sensitive to some ingredient in Waterlox products, however the possibilities … Allergies and Waterlox®