Q: “My first coats of Waterlox® ORIGINAL Sealer & Semi-Gloss Finish look uneven, rough and blotchy, is this normal?” A: Rest assured that this is completely normal for your early coat(s) of Waterlox® ORIGINAL finishes. Waterlox® ORIGINAL finishes are penetrating oil finishes; therefore they penetrate into the wood pores and build up to a film … Uneven, rough, and blotchy first coats troubleshooting
What is a VOC? VOC is an acronym (pronounced VEE-OH-CEE) that stands for Volatile Organic Compound. The scientific definition is an organic (carbon containing compound) that has a high vapor pressure at room temperature. The EPA defines this as “any organic compound having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250°C at a … Understanding VOC
What is a “Finish”? Wood finishing is probably the most complicated step in any wood project, mostly due to the sheer volume of options and choices available. A basic definition would be: “A protective layer formed by a permanent or semi-permanent solid”. The solid portion of a finish is what is left behind after everything … Types of Finishes
By definition, Waterlox® ORIGINAL Tung oil finishes are “phenolic modified Tung oil-based varnishes”. By design, our original formulas are low solids solutions (meaning high solvent percentages) engineered to offer the most desirable combination of wood penetrating and protective film build. Without revealing the exact nature of our proprietary formulas, the solids portion of these finishes … Tung oil amount in Waterlox®.
If you have used Waterlox products in the past, most likely you started your project with our Waterlox Original Sealer and Finish Medium Sheen (TB 5284) or our Waterlox Marine Sealer (TB 3809). Original Sealer & Semi-Gloss Finish and Marine Sealer are and have always been the same product with different labels on the can. … Traditional Sealers: ORIGINAL Sealer & Semi-Gloss Finish and MARINE Sealer
If you are having an issue getting the final finish to lay down just right, these tips can help you finish your project and make it the envy of your friends and neighbors. There are myriad causes for poor appearance ranging from dust, wood fibers, rushed application, bugs, bubbles, streaks, etc., but the cure is … Tips for a Smoother Final Finish
Waterlox® products, including ORIGINAL, H2OLOX®, TRUETONE®, MARINE, UTOS and URETHANE are formulated and manufactured to be used as is, out of the can or as ‘no thinning required’; therefore we do NOT recommend thinning. In some states, counties, districts, or townships with specific architectural coating rules, it may be illegal to thin coatings. If thinning … Thinning & Mineral Spirits<sup>1</sup> recommendations
When a coating is applied to a surface, it typically undergoes two phases: drying and curing. Drying is the evaporation of solvents, water, or other ‘carriers’ used to make it easier to apply the coating. Curing is the actual cross-linking and hardening of the coating, usually through new chemical bonds forming between molecules. Drying and … The Curing Process
Waterlox® products, including ORIGINAL, H2OLOX®, TRUETONE®, MARINE, UTOS and URETHANE are formulated and manufactured to be used as is, out of the can or as ‘no thinning required’; therefore we do NOT recommend thinning. There are many references to mineral spirits2 throughout our guides, tips and instructions. Mineral spirits is a solvent that is derived … Clean (Tack) & Mineral Spirits2 recommendations
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when finishing in warm weather. Stay out of the sun Do not finish in direct sunlight. If you need to finish in a sunny area, try to apply your coats in the early morning or late afternoon. The sun will cause the surface of the film … Summer Finishing Tips
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