Waterlox H2OLoX Water Based - Satin Finish - Quart

Amazing stuff. Looks better than epoxy with very low VOC, easy to apply once you get the hang of it, easy to repair, some self-healing ability. Use a sealer first, especially on soft woods, or you'll have to use way too much of this expensive product.

Used this on our kitchen island butcher block counter top. It went on great and has held up great. Gives the wood a bit of an amber color and the satin sheen is gorgeous. We have had zero issues with food or water stains, and the clean up is simple. We went with the Water based finish due to this being in our kitchen. Odor was minimal. Very pleased. We have had this finish now for about 10 months. Based with two coats of the universal tung oil sealer.

Very easy to apply. Their website had detailed application instructions. Great finish

I did a slab of butcher block. 120 grit to finish sanding. Two coats of tung oil. Three coats of H2OLox Gloss finish. (They recommend two, but I am glad I did three. It smoothed out the wood texture more and looks great. Three coats may not work with the matte.) I did the butcher block in the garage. I would imagine following all the steps on a whole wood floor is more challenging, but the finish looks great on my acacia wood countertop. I don't know about over time; it's only been a few months, and it's light-duty use. But it gets looks of admiration, especially when the skylight falls on the shiny wood grain.

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.

This product is simply the best. I put the coats of sealer plus their tung oil on this mesquite slab, and it's just perfect! Since this slab is going in a bathroom for a countertop, I needed to be SURE it was definitely sealed. Their other dealer product requires you to use a respirator when applying, the H2OLox does not. Since we needed to seal it inside (it's monsoon season where I live) this fits the bill. I can't say enough good things about how it turned out!

I purchased this H2Olox in matte finish and, upon arrival, found it was clearly very old and very poorly stored. The contents of the bottle were a chunky, coagulated mess and no amount of shaking solved this. Fortunately I only put a single coat on the underside of a countertop before I became very skeptical of it and contacted the company directly. They also indicated that this is not normal for the product. Waterlox confirmed to me that they do not sell their products on Amazon. This is a great product but DO NOT PURCHASE IT ON AMAZON. Buy the product direct from the company to ensure you’re getting the best quality. Shipping may take a few extra days but it’s a heck of a lot better than ruining an entire project.

Easy to apply and it looks great. It’s different than any finish I have used before for butcher block countertops but it worked great. Just be sure to follow instructions. There’s also a really good YouTube video that the company puts out that will show you exactly what to do.