Wood is an extremely common building material and is also used widely for crafts, art and other projects. One of the first things you’ll notice when you begin working with wood is the sheer variety of possible woods to work with. There are thousands of different species of trees whose wood is used in various … Janka Hardness and Wood Species
If you are considering refinishing or refreshing an existing finish with Waterlox products, it helps to know what type of finish is currently on the surface. If you were the one who finished it previously or you have good notes from the previous owner, then you can move right on to our Quick Guide: Waterlox … Identifying Your Existing Finish
Waterlox products have been around for over 110 years and they have been used by thousands of wood enthusiasts on thousands of different projects throughout those years. While most enthusiasts have been very pleased with their results and have happily shared their experiences on forums and in videos, they can sometimes create confusion for other … I Saw Something On the Internet…
Waterlox® produces a variety of different products that may have different spread rates. They can generally be classified as Buffer Applied1 coatings and Wet Applied coatings (brush/pad). Waterlox® Products Spread Rate ORIGINAL Formula Wet Applied 500 sq. ft. per gallon per coat 125 sq. ft. per quart per coat 6 sq. ft. per 2 oz. … How Much Product Do I Need?
Almost every product that we produce at Waterlox would be considered a “clear” coat. Clear is in quotes because the Tung Oil in most of our products will have some impact on the final color, so they are not perfectly clear. However, they are all intended to show off and highlight what is underneath the … How Gloss Works
All Waterlox coatings will cure through exposure to oxygen. Oxygen molecules seek out uncured sections of oil and undergo a chemical reaction that cross-links the oil and resin together to make a film. When a Waterlox coating is staying soft, tacky, or has a lingering odor, this is a sign that the oxygen is having … How do I get rid of lingering odors and tacky finishes?
High heat and coatings tend to not get along unless the coating is specifically designed for high heat exposure. Waterlox products are not designed to withstand prolonged exposure to high heat. Hot Cookware/Pots/Pans Do not place any hot cookware directly onto a Waterlox finished surface. Use a pot holder, trivet or other insulator to prevent … Hot Objects and Waterlox
Most of the Waterlox product lines have multiple finishes available at varying levels of gloss. The four levels, in order of lowest gloss to highest, are Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss and Gloss. Some product lines will contain only one option, while others may have 2, 3 or all four. The Find Your Finishing System tool will … Gloss Scale of Waterlox® Products
Waterlox interior products (when used correctly) will leave food-safe and non-toxic surfaces. These surfaces will be safe for food contact once cured, but should NOT be used on cutting surfaces (see Waterlox on Cutting Boards). The most important part is that the surfaces are well cured before use and the wood is properly sealed. See … Food Safe and Non Toxic
The finishing process is usually the longest part of a countertop project and it also requires a lot of planning to determine where, when and how you are going to complete the project. One important piece of the plan is what surfaces actually need to get finished. For some extensive planning help, check the Where, … Finishing the Underside of a Countertop
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