Waterlox products come in a variety of formulas for indoor and outdoor wood projects. Answer the questions below to find the finishing system that works best for you. We will also provide a personalized guide to help you get started.
Please Note:
This tool assumes you are finishing horizontal surfaces (floors, countertops, tables, vanities, etc.).
For other projects, see our Special Cases guide.
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final amount of product you will need to complete your project. This also allows us to provide a more accurate application guide at the end of the process.
Has your wood been previously finished?
Unfinished
It's new, fully sanded or stripped wood
Film Forming Finish
Was previously finished using a film forming product.
Oiled Finish
Was previously finished using an oil product.
Wax Finish
Was previously finished using a wax product.
Where will your finished wood be used?
Indoor
It will be housed inside (flooring, countertops, etc.)
Outdoor
It will be exposed to weather elements.
What is the desired look of your wood?
Finished Look
(ORIGINAL, H2OLOX and URETHANE Finishes)
You prefer a smoother film finish available in matte, satin, semi-gloss and gloss sheens.
Unfinished Look
(TRUETONE & Pure Tung Oil Finishes)
You prefer a buff-in or matte sheen that looks and feels more like bare wood.
Do you wish to stain your wood?
No Stain
You prefer the natural look of the wood.
Waterlox Stain
You prefer to stain your wood using a Waterlox product.
Other Stain
You prefer to stain your wood using a third party product.
Is this a residential or commercial project?
Residential
Homes or light commercial areas with lower amounts of expected use or traffic.
Commercial
Commercial areas with larger amounts of expected use or traffic.
What final gloss level is desired?
Matte
You prefer very little sheen with 6-8 degrees of gloss when cured.
Satin
You prefer low sheen with 20-25 degrees of gloss when cured.
Semi-Gloss
You prefer medium sheen with 50-55 degrees of gloss when cured.
Gloss
You prefer high sheen with 85 degrees of gloss when cured.
Do you prefer a clear or amber tone to your finish?
Clear (Neutral)
(URETHANE Finishes)
You prefer a crystal clear finish that does not effect the color of the wood.
Amber (Warm)
(ORIGINAL, H2OLOX, TRUETONE, MARINE & Pure Tung Oil Finishes)
You prefer natural, warm, golden tones that enhance the patina of the wood.
Do you prefer solvent or water based products?
Water
Same product as our solvent, but made with water.