Waterlox Wood Finish
Waterlox Original High Gloss Finish
Product Details
Our oldest and truly “original” product, since 1910.
Like all of our Tung Oil formulas, 90% of the resin portion of the formula is from renewable, natural resources.
When used in conjunction with a Waterlox® sealer, our Waterlox® ORIGINAL formula penetrates deep into wood fibers to create a waterproof barrier while forming a protective yet elastic film that is durable against common household use and foot traffic.
Easier to maintain than other interior clear or surface finishes.
Non-toxic when dry and fully cured.
Handcrafted in small batches in Cleveland, Ohio by a 4th generation, family-owned company.
Available in gloss, semi-gloss and satin sheens.
Available in gallon, quart and 2 ounce sizes.
Waterlox ORIGINAL Sealer & Semi-Gloss Finish – formerly known as Waterlox Transparent, and Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish. Waterlox ORIGINAL High Gloss Finish – formerly known as Waterlox Gym finish.
Product Uses & Tips
Use on interior wood surfaces including floors, windows, doors, cabinetry, woodwork, tables, furniture, bar tops, picture frames, and various woodworking projects.
Great on porous interior surfaces such as slate, brick, stone, tile, or cement to seal and prevent chalking and dusting*.
Provides exceptional adhesion to oily, dense, exotic woods like teak, rosewood and ipe.
One quart of ORIGINAL sealer or finish covers 125 square feet per coat (500 square feet per coat for one gallon). One quart of the Universal Tung Oil Sealer (UTOS) covers 600-800 square feet per coat. For more details, view our coverage guide. No thinning required.
Minimum dry time of 24 hours between coats. Poor ventilation, high humidity or cool temperatures may increase dry times.
Coverage & Thinning
- One 2 ounce sample covers 6 square feet per coat
- One quart covers 125 square feet per coat
- One gallon covers 500 square feet per coat
- No thinning necessary
General Considerations
Application location: Select a well-lit area to complete your finishing project (preferably with good ventilation) and away from other projects, persons or animals. Do not work in strong, direct sunlight.
Temperature and humidity: Products, ambient temperature and wood surface should be above 50⁰ F for the entire recommended drying time. It should be dry and warm. Do not work beneath heating or air conditioning vents.
Drying and curing times:
- Allow at least 1 day per coat for proper drying
- Full cure will be 7 days after the final coat (see our Care After Final Coat guide for day by day recommendations)
- Be sure to ventilate properly and keep all unnecessary persons or animals away during application
- In general, the solvent vapors will be mostly evaporated in 2-4 hours after application
- After the solvent has evaporated, the product needs good air flow, specifically oxygen, to dry hard (see our Ventilation guide for more information)
Waterlox Wood Finish
Original Formula - High Gloss Finish - 1 Gallon
4050 Old Cornelia Hwy
Gainesville GA 30507
United States
Wood Calculator Section
Need Help Figuring out how much you need ?
One Board foot = 144 Cubic Inches
Example: If you need a piece of wood 12 inches wide, 1 inch thick and 24 inches long, that is equal to 2 board feet.
12 inches x 1 inch x 24 inches = 288 inches. 288/ 144 = 2 board feet