Guide2-Questions Concerns

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

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

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