Waterlox H2OLoX Water Based - Matte 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.

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.

Used on new butcher block counter tops. Excellent product.

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 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.

I had great difficulty with this product and a custom Walnut tabletop. The results were an uneven finish with sections of the top shiny even though I was using the satin finish. I did call the company for advise and they suggested repeating the final sanding stage and recoat. This had no impact and the project turned out poorly. I will need to redo the entire top with a different product. This is a huge waste of my time and energy not to mention this is an expensive product.

The cost is high but it's well worth it in my opinion. The protection this product offers to your countertop gives it the durability I was looking for. When dry it is not sticky and seems to form a solid barrier between the wood and the external influences.