Appearance
Urethane forms a plastic looking film.
Application
Waterlox never requires sanding for adhesion purposes, no matter the time frame between coats or when recoating years later.
Durability
Waterlox penetrates deeper than urethanes into the wood fibers for better below the surface protection when damaged.
Maintenance
Waterlox touch-ups blend into the film and are less noticable than urethanes which often require sanding.
Appearance
Waterlox brings out the natural patina of the wood.
Application
Waterlox never requires sanding between coats for adhesion purposes, urethanes often need to be sanded, especially on recoats.
Durability
Waterlox penetrates deeper than urethanes into the wood fibers for better below the surface protection when damaged.
Maintenance
Waterlox touch-ups blend into the film and are less noticable than urethanes which often require sanding.
Appearance
Oil/wax-based systems dry with a flat/matte appearance.
Application
Waterlox is less labor intensive than oil/wax-based systems.
Durability
Waterlox provides a more water-resistant protective layer.
Maintenance
Waterlox provides a more protective film. Products containing wax can only be re-coated with the same wax product. It has to be stripped completely if a different system is desired on the floor.