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.
Waterlox®s finishes once dry are difficult to remove. If some has made its way to an unintended surface and has cured, we only know of a few ways in which to remove it. Suggested methods for removal: Razor blade knife; Acetone (nail polish remover); and/or Chemical Paint Stripper. Our suggested methods for removal may not … Removing Waterlox®s finishes from “unintended” surfaces.
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.
For these products & surface sizes ORIGINAL MARINE URETHANE H2OLOX LARGE SURFACE SMALL SURFACE Product Details Paint Strainers, 125 micron, 4-pack. Straining will improve results and extend the useful life of the finish. 125 micron is suitable for Waterlox wood finishes. Most commercially-available strainers are intended for general use and have a relatively … Paint Strainers (4 Pack)
For these products & surface sizes ORIGINAL MARINE URETHANE H2OLOX LARGE SURFACE SMALL SURFACE Product Details StopLoss Caps, 4-pack. Extra caps are great to have on hand, and are cheap insurance. As the bags are used, bag drips can cling to the edge of a cap and over time build up external residue. … StopLoss® Extra Caps (4 Pack)
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