Choosing your Waterlox Finish One question that we are asked frequently is “Which Waterlox product should I use for my woodworking project?” All Waterlox Tung Oil Finishes offer a durable, protective finish that enhances the natural character of wood. It is available in satin, medium (Original Sealer/Finish), and gloss sheens. Your choice of sheen is a matter of personal preference. The sheen does not affect the product's durability.Unfortunately there really is no “universal sheen level” standard in the wood-coating industry. Terms like “gloss” “semi gloss” and “satin” are subjective at best. Our gloss may be glossier than another manufacturer’s. Your idea of what semi-gloss is might be someone else’s gloss… add to the mix that the same finish may look different on various wood species… our “Original Satin” may look glossier on Brazilian cherry than it does on yellow pine! While we do describe the sheen level of our products by using a “degree of gloss” scale, we encourage our customers to always do a test area… that’s why we sell “trial sizes” of our most popular finishes.
Tip: Regardless of the sheen desired, we strongly recommend applying a coat of two of our Original Sealer Finish to your floor first to seal the wood and act as a base coat for our satin or gloss products.
Original Satin Finish
