The ideal method for adhesion testing is the Cross Hatch Test as described in our Adhesion: Cross Hatch-Test guide. Cutting a small grid can be a little challenging, so the use of an X pattern can be a quick way to check coating adhesion. The Test Required Items Specimen to be tested – Properly applied … Quick Adhesion Test: Cross-Scribe
Protecting exterior wood decks is an age-old challenge that does not have one simple solution. One option is Pure Tung Oil. The use of Tung oil to protect wood dates back to around 400 BC as a protective finish for wooden ships and still continues to this day. Pure Tung Oil will produce a warm … Waterlox® 100% Pure Tung Oil on Decks
Our recommended spread rate for Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes is 500 square feet per gallon per coat (125 square feet per quart per coat). The number of coats applied is dependent upon the hardness of the wood (review the wood hardness FAQ (Janka Chart). When the finish is applied as per our product application … Puddles / Puddling causes.
If you are finishing a project during other construction, it is a good idea to protect your freshly finished surfaces. Timing and Curing Waterlox products cure through exposure to oxygen (see drying, curing and ventilation), so when they are covered up, the curing clock is essentially stopped. It is best to allow at least 48 … Protecting Finished Surfaces During Construction
As a company, Waterlox has been around for over 100 years and has developed an extensive list of products for any and all wood projects. Selecting the right finish for your project can seem daunting, but we’re here to help. The Waterlox Products Waterlox offers a range of product families that aim to address different … Product Recommendations
In general, there are two types of finishes, film-formers and penetrating oils. Film-forming finishes tend to dry into clear, hard films regardless of the substrate that they are applied. Penetrating oils tend to dry slowly and into soft, cloudy films when applied to a non-porous surface (like glass) and work best when they can penetrate … Previously Finished with Non-Waterlox Products
Generally speaking, properly finished wood with Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes will stand up to casual pet accidents (e.g. wiped up immediately or soon after the accident occurs); however, we are unaware of any clear wood finish that will stand up to chronic accidents. Chronic accidents are those left unattended for longer periods of time … Pet urine and saliva and Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes.
To fix a pet accident, you will first need to determine if the accident has stained the finish coat(s) or stained the wood beneath the finish. By sanding the Waterlox finish, you can determine which it is. If the accident stained or changed the Waterlox, you will have to sand through the layers of Waterlox … Pet accident fix on a Waterlox Original Tung oil finished surface.
Wood countertops are very popular and many customers have discovered that Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes are a perfect solution for this type of project. We view a countertop as a miniature floor when recommending application, spread rate, dry times, etc. therefore, you may want to view those FAQs throughout the site or give us … Penetrating oil compatibility with Waterlox®.
Clear wood finishes that protect outdoor surfaces with direct sun exposure face a very difficult task. The regular and chronic UV exposure and expansion and contraction of wood surfaces as the seasons and weather change, create a very difficult environment for coatings. Waterlox does offer the MARINE and PURE Tung Oil product lines that can work on … Outdoor Projects in Direct Sunlight
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