Waterlox Universal Tung Oil Sealer, 1 Pint

Easy to use and very effective in protecting wood from moisture damage. This is the second purchase of this product that I’ve made. First bottle was used to coat the maple countertops that we made and installed in our kitchen. They have been installed for a couple of years now and they still look great. I was especially concerned about the area around the under mount sink, but absolutely no water damage even with a messy dishwasher like me. Used it on the bathroom sink countertop as well. Great product when you follow the directions and put their finish coat on top!

We used Waterlox with the satin finish on our butcher block countertops, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! The application was straightforward, and the oil-based formula really brought out the warmth and grain of the wood. The satin finish has just the right amount of sheen not too glossy, not too flat and gives our counters a beautiful, natural look. Most importantly, it feels durable and provides the peace of mind that our countertops are well-protected against everyday use. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to protect and enhance butcher block!tion was straightforward, and the oil-based formula really brought out the warmth and grain of the wood. The satin finish has just the right amount of sheen not too glossy, not too flat and gives our counters a beautiful, natural look. Most importantly, it feels durable and provides the peace of mind that our countertops are well-protected against everyday use. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to protect and enhance butcher block!

I have bought this several times because it gave the Best color and protection of several tung oil/ stain trials that I conducted. I did my trim out of reclaimed wood.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I had to seal and finish two slabs of butcher block, one new acacia and one 30-year-old maple, to be used as counters. A lot of reviews on various sites pointed to WaterLox. Ease of use: First, the manufacturer's website provides excellent instructions, and getting a tech on the phone for some questions was pretty fast. The product is easy to use. Surface prep takes the most effort, but it would with any product. Depends on what you're starting with. The challenge is drying and curing time. 24 hours between coats: two coats of tung oil and two finishing. I did 36 hours due to my climate, plus, I did a third coat. They want a full 48 hours before much use and 7 days to cure. But total, full curing will go on for a long time. Since all the was in my garage, it was easy. Functionality: Still very new, but looks AWESOME. I used the full gloss over gorgeous wood. Durability: Still brand new Quality: That third coat, that the tech was not in favor of, made a huge difference. The product is top notch, from product to support. Value for money: Who cares. You buy and do this once, so it lasts for years. Dries quickly: Not a fast dry.

I followed the Waterlox videos exactly and used two coats of this sealant before applying three coats of WaterloxH20. It took a good two weeks to finish as I did the underside of the counter for a pantry first, then let that dry well, and did the same thing on the top. All this was done before the counter was installed. I did a test run on a piece of my wood first as suggested, and applied a stain. I used it on a two inch thick douglas fir wood which was a ton less expensive than butcher block. As warned, the final product was a bit darker than I had planned, but it did turn out beautiful. I do not know yet about the durability or water resistance., but I don't plan on having much water on it, except to clean it. I debated between the satin and the matte. Was worried the matte would be too dull, but it has a nice, rich looking low sheen to it.

Have used this for several projects and I am very happy with the results. Used on some cherry slabs I had. Each project turn out really nice.

Title says it all. One and done with this product on a butcher block counter in laundry area. I don't need a top coat, although it is recommended to use one for overall protection of the wood. I just wanted a natural look and a good seal for light moisture resistance. It is pricey but worth the ease of use.

Great product