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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…

One of the major challenges with exterior film forming coatings is that when they tend to fail, they will start to crack, chip and peel off the surface leaving the wood exposed. The Waterlox MARINE Sealer penetrates into the wood and chemically bonds with the MARINE Finishes to create a single film layer that is … Do I really need the Marine Sealer?

The origin of our name, Waterlox, stands for “locks out water.” Therefore, we think our Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes are the perfect answer 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 or kitchen, we think we should be the … Bathroom and Kitchen Moisture and Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes.

When finishing larger projects, such as floors, you may need to use multiple cans of product for one coat. When more than one can is needed per coat, it’s always best to blend all necessary cans together in a suitable container (i.e. a 5-gallon bucket) before starting the job. This is called batching and will … Batching of Waterlox® Products on Large Projects

Your project may require the use of liquid adhesives for initial or final assembly. There are a wide variety of adhesives available and it is important to read all instructions and use the proper adhesive for the task at hand. Adhesives before Finishing Many projects are fully assembled and sanded prior to being finished. Using … Adhesives and Waterlox®

Adhesion is one of the most critical features of any coating. Adhesion is defined as the action or process of adhering (sticking) to a surface or object. Basically, how well does the new coating stick to either the substrate (the actual wood or other surface you are coating) or the previous layer (a.k.a. intercoat adhesion). … Adhesion: Cross-Hatch Test