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Read on and learn more about Waterlox™ flooring from Floorcoverings of Marin County, a low-maintenance, long-lasting hardwood flooring alternative to urethane and other raw oils. For more information, contact our experts in San Rafael, California.
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 Waterlox finishes are a special formula of tung oil and resin that are hand-blended to give wood a naturally beautiful, protective finish. Why is Waterlox the first choice for so many wood floor specialists, furniture makers, antique restorers, and craftsmen? It’s our tradition of quality and the Waterlox advantage:
• Easy to Use
• Easy to Maintain
• Provides Superior Protection
• Gives Wood a Beautiful, Hand-Rubbed Look
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What is the best way to preserve wood while bringing out its rich color and patina? The ancient Chinese used tung oil, pressed from the nut of the tung tree to waterproof ships in the early 14th Century.
Today, Waterlox literally locks out water with a formula that relies on the protective nature of resins and the penetrating sealing advantages of tung oil. Waterlox products permeate wood surfaces to become part of the wood and resist moisture, dirt, household chemicals, alcoholic beverages, heat, and cold. The look is natural. The finish is superior.
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 With the finest line of wood sealers and finishes available, our quality, value, and reliability are unique. Look at how we compare to other finishes:
Waterlox vs. Urethane
Waterlox forms a protective finish that won’t chip, peel, crack, or wrinkle. Waterlox never requires sanding for adhesion purposes. So touch-ups can be done at any time without sanding down to the bare wood. Waterlox gives you a naturally beautiful, protective finish that never looks like a sheet of plastic.
Waterlox vs. Raw Tung Oil and Danish Oil
Waterlox dries better and forms a film that’s strong enough to walk on. Waterlox is also waterproof, while raw tung oil will water spot.
Waterlox vs. Linseed Oil –
Waterlox provides deeper penetration to seal wood fibers beneath the surface. Waterlox is waterproof and will not water spot like linseed oil.
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Tung oil is not a new ingredient. The tung tree is indigenous to China and was used by Chinese merchants in the 14th century to waterproof and protect wooden ships from the eroding powers of the sea. The tung tree is named for its heart-shaped leaves (tung is Chinese for heart).
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Tung oil is produced after harvesting tung nuts that grow in cluster. They are dried and shucked and then transparent oil is squeezed from the seeds inside. This rich oil never loses elasticity and penetrates deep into the pores of the wood. The tung tree matures to bear fruit in about 3 years, and an acre of tung trees will produce about two tons of tung nuts and yield about 100 gallons of tung oil annually.
Until hurricane Camille in 1969, there where many tung tree plantations in the Gulf States, and while domestic tung oil production is making a comeback, today we get most of our tung oil from China and Argentina.
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If you’re looking for tung oil-based finishes, you’ve found the right company! Waterlox has been using tung oil as the ideal base in wood finishes for over 90 years. Why?
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• Completely Natural and Renewable—Comes from the Nut of the Tung Tree
• Time-Tested - Used as Long Ago as the 14th Century to Waterproof Chinese Ships
• The Best-Penetrating Drying Oil Available—Smaller Molecules Penetrate Even the Densest Woods
• Remains Elastic—Moves with Wood During the Changes in Seasons and Is Easy to Maintain
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 Tung oil alone is not recommended for use on floors, countertops, and furniture that are heavily used because it doesn’t form a film and will therefore water spot, not stand up to foot traffic, attract dirt, and need to be reapplied frequently. Waterlox’s exclusive process takes tung oil, resin, mineral spirits, and other ingredients to produce a complete wood finish that gives you the look and feel of a naturally oiled wood, with the additional benefit of forming a surface that is waterproof, stands up to foot traffic, and is protected against household spills. Like pure tung oil, Waterlox is easy to apply, repair, and re-coat when necessary.
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Visit our showroom in San Rafael, California, today for
a closer look at Waterlox™ hardwood flooring.
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