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Waterlox Original Sealer & Finish

Bring out the beauty of your interior woods with Waterlox Original Sealer & Finish, a clear, tung oil-based penetrating sealer and semi-gloss finish all in one. Recommended to be used under other Waterlox finishes, it seals the wood and acts as a base coat. The Original Sealer & Finish can be used on a variety of wood surfaces.
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Waterlox Original Sealer & Finish (TB5284) is a clear, all-in-one sealer and finish that penetrates wood to protect and enhance its natural beauty. The tung oil-based formula is designed for use on interior wood surfaces including floors, windows, doors, furniture, cabinetry, and other woodworking projects. Waterlox Original Sealer & Finish is easy to apply, easy to maintain, and leaves a medium, semi-gloss sheen.

Features and Benefits:
• Creates protective barrier that preserves durability
• Enhances natural character and beauty of the wood
• Water-resistant and non-toxic (when fully dried/cured)
• Medium, Semi-Gloss sheen
• 90% of the resin portion of the formula is from renewable, natural resources

Product Details, Uses, & Tips:
• Waterlox Original Sealer & Finish is designed as the sealer/primer and top coat portion of our finishing system, which performs best over bare wood.
• It can be used on interior wood surfaces including floors, windows, doors, cabinetry, woodwork, tables, furniture, bar tops, picture frames, fly fishing rods, gun stocks, and various woodworking projects.
• Works well on porous interior surfaces, including stone, brick, slate, tile, and cement.
• Applies easily with a lambswool applicator (floors), China bristle brush, cloth, or spray. Sanding is not necessary between coats for adhesion purposes.
• When finished, it renders a 75° gloss level (fades to a 50°–55° gloss level in 4-6 months). • Allow at least 24 hours of drying time between coats. Use proper ventilation and air circulation.

Sample Bottles:
• We highly recommend that you try a sample bottle of any new stain you are considering. The finished color of stains can vary substantially based on species, texture, porosity of wood, and application technique. Sampling on your own wood is inexpensive and is the best way to make sure you get the finish you want for your home.

Use Restrictions:
• Waterlox is also available in a VOC Compliant formula (TB 6038) for these areas subject to more stringent VOC Restrictions: AZ (Maricopa), CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, UT (Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber counties), and VA (N. VA, Fredericksburg & Richmond Emissions Control Areas).
• As VOC Regulations are regularly being changed, please see Waterlox's VOC Compliance Guide for the most up to date details.

Product Guides
• Waterlox Original Formula Product Guide
• Waterlox Original Sealer Finish Tech Data Sheet

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Preparation and Application Instructions:
• Apply to a small test area and allow it to dry prior to applying to the entire surface. Final color effect is always influenced by the grain, texture, porosity, species of wood, number of coats, and by method of application.
• To prepare the surface, strip previously finished surfaces to bare wood. Where not possible to strip all wood, Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish can be used as a primer/tie-coat. If the previous finish is a urethane or unknown, the finish must be abraded before application.
• Sand the surface well and wipe clean with a tack cloth or cloth dampened with paint thinner.
• Apply product using lambswool, brush, roller, cloth, or spray. For floors, we recommend using a lambswool applicator to apply the finish.
• To smooth out bubbles in the surface, you can follow up with a china bristle brush.
• Be sure to apply the finish with the grain of the wood.
• Sanding between coats is not necessary for adhesion purposes, for aesthetic reasons, you can perform a light sanding with fine sandpaper, steel wool (0000) or buff with a 3M® white pad.

Coverage/Coats:
One gallon of Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish covers 500 sq. feet. per gallon per coat. For harder woods such as Oak, Cherry, Hickory, and Heart Pine, a total of 3 coats is needed. For softer woods such as Pine and Douglas Fir, a total of 4 coats is needed. Thinning is not necessary.

Begin all flooring projects with Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish. Completed, you will have a medium sheen (50-55° gloss). For a satin sheen (20-25° gloss), apply 1-2 coats of Sealer/Finish and follow with 2 coats of Satin Finish. For a gloss sheen (85° gloss), apply 1-2 coats of Sealer/Finish and follow with 2 coats of High Gloss Finish.

Staining:
Stain can be added to your first coat of Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish. You can add up to 1 quart of oil-based stain to 1 gallon of Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish (4:1 ratio). We recommend you use an old fashioned oil-based stain (without additives such as urethane). Test the stain mixture as well as the subsequent coats of Waterlox Original Finishes before applying to the entire surface.

Dry Time:
After each coat has been applied, allow to air dry for 6-24 hours, or until tack-free. Dry time depends on temperature, ventilation and humidity. For best results apply when temperatures are over 60°F, and when humidity is relatively low. Dry time will increase due to low temperatures or high humidity. We recommend putting a box fan in a window facing outward to ensure adequate ventilation.

Clean Up/Storage:
Use mineral spirits or turpentine to clean tools, equipment, applicators, and spills. Then wash with warm soapy water. Transfer unused Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish to smaller tightly sealed jars or raise the level in the original container by adding clean marbles or stones. This is to prevent the potential jelling of contents due to air exposure within the can.

Recommended safety materials:
Rubber gloves, goggles, and a respirator fitted with an organic cartridge.

Cautions:
Do NOT use over wax. To avoid spontaneous combustion during temporary storage, soak soiled rags and waste immediately after use in a water-filled, closed metal container.

Additional Product Resources:
• Waterlox Discussion on Hardwood Flooring and Wood Trim Finishes
• Waterlox Application Tips for Woodworking
• Waterlox Original Sealer SDS
• Waterlox Original VOC Compliant SDS
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Product Questions

  • How often do you normally have to recoat Waterlox?

    Re-coating will depend on wear and type of use. One of the many benefits to using Waterlox is that, if you feel you need a re-coat, you can clean the floor with a mix of TSP (trisodium phosphate) and water, perform a clear water rinse, let it dry completely, and reapply more of the Waterlox to restore its original sheen.

  • Is this product clear or does it add color to the wood? I plan on using this over sweet gum and I would like to keep the color character of the wood. How does this product hold up to dog traffic? We have two labs that love to run.

    Waterlox Original Sealer & Finish is a tung oil based product which will amber the wood slightly. It is a crystal clear finish which will allow the natural grain of your sweet gum to show through. Also, if scratches do occur from your dog's nails, you can put a small amount of Waterlox onto a piece of cheesecloth and easily cover them without leaving a shiny spot.

  • Can Waterlox Original Sealer & Finish be used to finish my kitchen butcher block?

    Yes. Waterlox Original Sealer Finish can be used to coat your butcher block.

    For hardwood species we recommend 3 coats of Waterlox Original Sealer & Finish and for softwood species such as pine, fir or cherry, apply 4 coats of the Waterlox Original Sealer & Finish.

    For best results, apply all coats liberally at approximately 500 square feet per gallon per coat.