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®
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
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
Our Marine finishing system is recommended for use outdoors in areas that have direct UV exposure. As the gloss begins to fade on the Marine Finish, this is the key to knowing that its time to re-coat. For the grey/darkened areas, you’ll want to wipe them with Mineral Spirits to determine if they turn black … Maintenance of Waterlox Original Marine Finish outdoors.
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
We DO NOT recommend adding any drier accelerants or Japan Driers into any Waterlox products. In actuality, the drying of Waterlox is relatively quick for a conventional solvent-based product and most surfaces are dry within a few hours. The real concern is about getting a proper cure of each layer. See the drying, curing and … Japan Driers or Accelerating Drying
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?
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