Guide1-Project Considerations

Wood is an amazing building material due to its beauty, strength and versatility, however it has a weird relationship with water. The end grain of wood is very absorbent. To properly protect against water, you may need to take special precautions with exposed end grain. Areas of Concern What is End Grain? The “grain” of … Finishing End Grain

There are many exotic wood species that are extremely beautiful, but due to some of their special characteristics, they can present their own challenges. Most often there are concerns about woods that are naturally very oily, dense, resinous or high in tannins. Naturally Oily Woods Many exotic woods contain a high amount of natural oil … Exotic, Oily and Resinous Woods

Waterlox ORIGINAL Tung oil finishes and URETHANE finishes can be used over top dried and cured Epoxy as long as it is lightly sanded first. The Epoxy should be lightly sanded with 220-grit sandpaper to “break the surface gloss”. There should not be adhesion issues with the epoxy; however, the film will build faster over … Epoxy and Waterlox®.

The environment can play a role in the drying and curing processes. Factors such as temperature and humidity are important to note, but also look for direct, intense sun exposure or high winds if finishing outdoors. Also, different Waterlox coatings may respond differently to different conditions. Temperature Temperature plays a role at the drying, curing … Environmental Conditions: Drying, Curing and Storage

All Waterlox products are air-dry products. No hardeners, cross-linkers or heat are needed to properly cure or dry any Waterlox products. The only critical ingredient in the curing process is oxygen. When applying finishes, there are two steps to the drying and curing process. This guide will specifically focus on time and air movement, but … Drying, Ventilation, Curing and Circulation

A common question asked is: I’ve heard that the Marine Sealer and the Original Sealer & Semi-Gloss Finish are the same product, so do I need the Marine Finishes? The initial statement is true. Waterlox MARINE Sealer (TB 3809) and Waterlox ORIGINAL Sealer & Semi-Gloss Finish (TB 5284) are the same product with different labels … Do I need to use a Marine Finish with the Marine Sealer?

A common question asked is: I have the ORIGINAL Satin Finish and the instructions say to start with the ORIGINAL Sealer & Semi-Gloss Finish, TRUETONE Stain or UTOS. Is that necessary? Because the ORIGINAL Satin Finish is a finish to be used on wood surfaces for a satin sheen, a Waterlox Sealer should be used … Do I have to use Original Sealer & Semi-Gloss Finish before Original Satin Finish?

In this instance, decorative finishes are considered to be “colorization” processes beyond the use of wood stain. This is most often solid paints for lettering, logos, pictures, etc. Some users will even use vinyl decals or logos that they then want to seal under the protective layer. Many options are compatible with Waterlox products, but … Decorative Finishes: Paint, Decals, etc.

The origin of our name, Waterlox, stands for “locks out water.” Therefore, we think our Waterlox ORIGINAL finishes are the perfect solution for any and all wood finishing project(s). When you add to that your plans to finish a known water-related area like a bathroom, kitchen, counter top or table top, we think Waterlox should … Countertops and Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes.