Brian Fristik

Pet urine and saliva and Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes.

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.

Outdoor Projects in Direct Sunlight

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

Old Cans of Waterlox®

If you have old cans of Waterlox products sitting around, there is a good chance that it is still perfectly usable product, regardless of how old it is. The Waterlox products dry and cure through exposure to oxygen and they are fully reacted together to form one uniform liquid, so they will not slowly separate Old Cans of Waterlox®

Number of Coats for Your Project

When finishing a project and selecting a finish, one important factor is the number of coats required to complete the project. The important thing to remember is that the number of coats is only half of the actual equation when it comes to finishing a project. The other half of that equation is spread rate. Number of Coats for Your Project

Non-Wetting Troubleshooting

This phenomenon happens when either something is on the surface or a previous coat has not dried. The next coat cannot “wet” the surface so the finish pulls or puddles and will not flow out. This phenomenon may be caused by the following factors: Fish-eyeing. The first example of fish-eyeing is caused by applying a coating over something with a Non-Wetting Troubleshooting

Mold and Mildew and Waterlox

Waterlox products do not contain any mold or mildew killing/controlling additives. If you are using our finishes in mildew prone areas (dark and damp), you may want to consider some mold/mildew prevention steps. Notable areas of concern would be some porch ceilings, exposed but shady areas on outdoor surfaces, underside of outdoor furniture, etc. Starting Mold and Mildew and Waterlox

Lifespan and Recoating Frequency of Waterlox® Products

In general, all Waterlox products are permanent coatings. This means that they will not disappear on their own. With wear and tear, eventually all coatings will disappear and require some form of maintenance in their lifetimes. Interior Projects All of our interior products will produce long-lasting results. On projects like ceiling beams, fine/decorative furniture or Lifespan and Recoating Frequency of Waterlox® Products