Waterlox H2OLoX Water Based - Satin Finish - Quart

Very impressed with this product. My project looks like a professional did it!

Easy to apply, yields a durable, hard finish that looks great. Highly recommend!

I bought it to finish my butcher block countertops. Easy to apply and I appreciate the low smell. Turned out great. A little does go a long way. Even with 2 coats.

Those aren’t easy, seals well. Just remember you have to add 5 to 6 coats, with super light sanding between after dries overnight. Every six months I lightly sand the butcher box again, and put an another coat on. Definitely keeps the water out. But don’t let water sit under a pot or something for more than overnight or it will eventually stain.

I applied this over top of UTOS on maple butcher block countertops. The application is super easy but it is very thin, so pour out a little at a time. My issue was either the mineral spirits had not dried completely or did not evaporated entirely prior to applying the H20lox, despite more than an hour wait. When I began to apply the coating, the surface appeared blotchy and it began to form puddles. Without much time to research remedies, I opted to quickly grab a clean rag. I wiped off the material I had used to cover the countertop, making sure to turn the rag so I didn't leave any residue, dust, etc. I then reapplied the H20lox using the paint/stain pad. It covered well, did not puddle or blotch up and dried as it was supposed to do. The surface dried & cured well for the first coat, second is undergoing that process as I type. I was glad I began on the underside first, so I have a better understanding of what to expect on the "finished" side.

I will never waste my money on this garbage product again. Right out of the bottle there was tiny sand size specs. Had to use a paint filter to remove as much as I could. Used their UTOS product per instructions. Wiped of the excess after giving it 10-15 minutes to absorb. Let it dry for two days. Applied the h20lox with a foam brush. Left it to dry and the next day it had large circles all through out the finish and big patches.of brown discoloration. Had to sand the entire project down with 80 grit, 180 grit, and 320 grit. Applied another coat of UTOS. Wiped off the excess. Let it dry over night with a fan blowing on it. Wiped it down with mineral spirits and a clean rag. Let that dry. Then applied a coat of the h20lox with a foam pad applicator. Exact same issue. A minute after it is applied and smoothed out. Little fisheyes start to appear as the wet layer of finish opens up little holes all over the finish.I shook the bottle for a minute the night before. I turned the bottle over a few times like they suggested in their application video and let it sit for ten minutes. I will have to sand this back down AGAIN and go buy a product that actually works.

I followed the instructions and ended up with a beautiful finish. I bought the tung oil also, but stained the wood the color I wanted before applying the tung oil. I’m very happy with the outcome. It was a tad difficult trying to find if it would be okay to stain before applying the tung oil, but I finally found information in the instructions. I suggest you go to the website and read about the products and steps before you start.

I wanted to make sure my butcher block is protected and food safe for my family! I sanded the block, stained ( with oak), lightly sanded and wiped down and did 3 coats of this product all within 24 hours (light sand with 220 grit in between coats). Then waited a week before setting anything on. Probably could have used them sooner but I really wanted the countertops to cure good. I bought two little jugs and still have a whole jug with a little bit left over.