We are asked quite often if our Waterlox MARINE finishing system is recommended for surfaces near water – like a bathroom or kitchen. The simple answer is “no.”Our interior sealers and finishes will provide the water resistance needed for these type of applications. It is true that Waterlox MARINE products are water resistant; however, they … Should I use the Marine products in a bathroom?
One of Waterlox®’s product performance characteristics certainly does not include “scratching or scuffing easily”. Often times when customers call us to report this perceived “lack” of performance; we try to learn what the spread rate of the material was when the finish was applied and what methods of application were used. A properly finished surface with … Scuffing and Waterlox®.
Waterlox® ORIGINAL Tung oil finishes are penetrating oils that build up to a film and bring out the natural patina (beauty) of wood. As such, it is imperative that the sanding of the project be completed with precision and accuracy. Sanding imperfections and poor sanding, like the character of wood grain, can be highlighted as … Sanding Impefections and Waterlox®
Sanding for adhesion purposes is not required between coats of Waterlox®s Tung oil based, penetrating finishes, making them unique. Most surface finishes such as urethanes require the sanding process to create what’s called a “profile”. A profile is similar to a mountain range microscopically. Failure to sand/abrade between coats of a surface finish can result … Sanding and Waterlox®.
We at Waterlox believe that your beautiful wood floors should be highlighted with no rugs (other than at entry doors or high wear areas). If you choose to use rug pad(s), you’ll want to use natural rug pads or those with the least amount or no plastic or rubber. Rubber and plastic both contain plasticizers … Rug pad recommendation.
Other than sanding and refinishing, surfaces finished with Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes that are marked on at a later date with Magic / Permanent Marker may be able to be cleaned up with Rubbing Alcohol. Rubbing alcohol may dull the finish in the spot being spot cleaned; however, it will be less noticeable than … Removal of magic marker.
As with any working surface, a Waterlox® surface will get worn down over time. One of the advantages of Waterlox® products is that they still maintain a high level of protection even when worn. However, when your surface needs to be refreshed, it can easily be done with a few simple steps. Clean the surface … Refreshing or Recoating a Waterlox® Finished Surface
If for some reason it becomes necessary to re-coat a Waterlox Original Tung oil finished surface with another type of coating, you can apply a surface finish over top of our Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes, keeping the following details in mind. If the last coat applied was our Waterlox Original Sealer & Semi-Gloss Finish, … Re-coating over top of a Waterlox Tung oil finish.
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
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