Can you mix Waterlox with stain?

Stain should only be mixed into the first coat of Waterlox sealer. This should be used as the base coat. Additional tinted layers can be used, but they may not color the wood as desired.

Is Waterlox stain resistant?

The tung oil and resin blend will saturate the wood surface leaving it very natural and unfinished looking while still providing excellent water and stain resistance.

Does Waterlox come in different colors?

Waterlox TRUETONE® Formula. Our TRUETONE® formula enhances the color and grain of your wood with a buff-in, color-infused Tung Oil available in 11 colors.

Is Waterlox oil or water-based?

A compromise that allows you to protect your floors while still appreciating the texture of the wood itself: a tung-oil blend called Waterlox. Even though the name contains the word “water,” this is not a water-based product; it is a penetrating resin-oil finish.

Does Waterlox yellow over time?

Unlike linseed oil-based polyurethanes, our URETHANE formula will not yellow over time.

Can you use Waterlox over stain wood?

Generally speaking, Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish can be used over any type of stain (water-based, solvent-based, alcohol based dyes, fast set types, etc.)

Does Waterlox yellow?

Waterlox is a very yellow tinted finish. That said, a yellow tint is generally used for Walnut. The yellow brings out the color and grain of the wood.

Is Waterlox good for butcher block?

The go-to choice for finishing butcher block countertops is Waterlox because it provides incredible durability and easy maintenance in highly used areas.

Is Waterlox good for Butcher block countertops?

Wood countertops can give your kitchen, bath or bar an unprecedented look. Waterlox is a superb choice for finishing wood countertops because it produces an incredibly appealing and durable surface. It is waterproof, food-safe and easy to maintain.

What type of finish is Waterlox?

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Waterlox ORIGINAL Sealer/Finish is a solvent-based, resin-modified tung oil finish that is delivered in mineral spirits. It will produce a beautiful warm/amber finish that enhances and shows off the beauty of the wood.

Is waterlox considered a low-VOC product?

Waterlox Original Tung oil finishes come in two different formulations – Traditional and VOC Compliant (low VOC). The VOC compliant products have been available and in-use since December 2004. Waterlox R&D goal was to formulate and produce products that meet the regulations without changing the results their customers have become accustomed to over the last 100 years.

What is waterlox finish?

Waterlox is a finishing stain that is used to protect wood surfaces. The Waterlox brand comes in three different finishes – the Original Sealer/Finish, the Original Satin Finish, and the Original High Gloss Finish.

How many coats of waterlox?

Allow each layer of Waterlox to dry at least overnight. Waterlox recommends at least three coats for most species of wood, sometimes four for soft woods like fir or pine. Keep your applicators literally submerged in paint thinner in between coats – if they dry out they tend to get crusty and useless.