Waterlox H2OLoX Water Based - Satin Finish - Quart

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.

This product is amazing. If you have done wood finishing in the past and never used this, it's not like most finishes and needs some time to get used to. I have been using it to finish interior doors and cabinets. This product is incredibly forgiving on application and very durable. I could not be more impressed. If you are a hobbyist and looking to finish a project, this is the stuff for you. Visit their website and be sure to read the application directions and follow them strictly.The picture attached is a knotty alder door with 4 coats of semi-gloss applied with a foam brush.

This is my second purchase. Very pleased!This product is easy to apply (search for videos on the web) and get a great result! I have applied polyurethane several times in the past and this is much easier by far. It dries clear with no smell in the house (I’m using it to finish a butcherblock island in my kitchen). The bubbles in it go away on their own if you apply it according to those videos. It dries to the touch in 24 hours and cures/hardens within a week or so to give you a great result.

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.

The finished item was really nice. Lots of steps but worth the effort. We watched YouTube video more than once.

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 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.

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.