
Waterlox vs polyurethane. For the first time do it yourselfer polyurethane is usually our first recommendationalthough it does have some drawbacks. He claims it is a tung oilpolyurethane varnish and gives superior results. Doug wilson discusses the reasons why waterlox is a superior alternative to polyurethane for hardwood floors and other wood surfaces. What are the pros cons of an oilwax finish vs.
But here are. The varnish in waterlox is made with tung oil from bob flexnervarnish is a synthetic product made by cooking a drying oil such as linseed oil tung oil or modified soybean soya oil with a resin such as polyurethane alkyd or phenolic. Waterlox being made from tung oil most polys are made with linseed oil is actually more waterproof and more water resistent than poly. Waterlox urethane formula our urethane formula is crystal clear and provides a rock hard finish.
Consider waterlox a tung oil based finish. Straight polyurethane or other finishes. They are easy to apply easy to maintain they hold up well and the waterborne version has minimal solvent fumes. Dear mike there are almost no oilvarnish finishes out there that are durable enough for floor work.
This will be applied to a new maple floor in a low traffic living room and a high traffic hall. Polyurethane for hardwood floors on february 3 2017 by kristi 27 this week ive had several people ask me why i chose to use polyurethane on my hardwood floors when i refinished them this time after singing the praises of waterlox for the last three years. Because there is no ambering with this product the natural color of your wood floors paneling trim cabinets doors bar tops and furniture shine through. Spar varnish is manufactured with a base of natural oil that includes soya linseed or tung.
A boot jack will be very well protected with waterlox. Such oil is mixed with solvents driers ultraviolet protector and resins in order to form a glossy surface. Waterlox is a phenolic resin varnish poly is polyurethane varnish.