Q: “My project is wet from rain or dew, can I recoat?” A: For projects either around water or outdoors in the elements that can produce moisture, dew and/or rain, it is important that the project be completely dry prior to coating. Drying of the film on the surface is not our major concern; it’s … Rain or dew and Waterlox.
There are 5 times throughout a Waterlox® project where the use of a solvent is recommended: Cleaning the surface before the first coat of a Waterlox® product. Cleaning the surface between coats of Waterlox® products. Cleaning application tools (e.g.: brushes, pads, etc.). Thinning Waterlox® products for specific application techniques (i.e. spraying). Removing an unwanted drip … Quick Solvent Reference Guide
This is a general reference guide for using Waterlox products in conjunction with other types of finishes. There are always some exceptions and proper testing should always be done when combining different brands and types of finishes. See the “Mixing and Matching” section in the Types of Finishes guide for more information about testing for … Quick Guide: Waterlox® and Other Finishes
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.
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