Waterlox2002-25 Sealer, Quart, Matte

I wanted something that would protect my counters without making them shiny and keeping them food safe. This did that beautifully! I used the tung oil sealer, and used this to finish. The instructional videos on the company's website allowed me to feel confidant in my ability to apply the product. So far it is working well to protect the counters and finish.

This stuff is a must for butcher block countertops. I used the recommended coats of the Waterlox original sealer and finish and topped all of that off with this product. Gives you piece of mind when water gets on your counters. Also adds a slight sheen to the counters making them look amazing!This application does take time, what with the coats of sealer/finish and then this. Took me about a week to finish our new countertops with all of the dry time needed in between. Goes on milky, dries clear. Water just beads on the counters now. You still need to care for them and make sure water doesn’t sit on them, but all of the work was worth it. We’re about 2 months in with our counters and they look great! I’m only using the Waterlox cleaner on the counters, as recommended.

Poor packaging materials (shredded box). The container was very dirty and looked old and used. I have no idea if it was kept in the correct temperature and such since it is so dirty. Nothing professional about this shipment. The ting oil sealer was fine and looked new. We didn’t open immediately since we weren’t ready for the project otherwise would have returned this expensive bottle of Waterlox. I had used the product before with great results and this time I had to redo 6 times and still not perfect. Not happy with this purchase. Will buy from Waterlox next time.

I wanted a nontoxic sealer and finish for my maple countertops. I had used oil and wax based finish before and it was not sufficiently protective to water, food and dark rings from cans. At first I thought this was going to be a terrible mistake due to a glossy sheen and appearance of brush marks. I was very careful to follow all directions and sanded between coats.But by the third coat it developed the true satin sheen I wanted and looked much better. It enhanced the color of the countertops so all in all I am ok with this product.

I used this on a custom made bathroom countertop and it's seems to be a very durable finish. I followed the instructions and put one extra coat, because it was going to be in a wet area and it looks very good. It's only been a few months, but it sees a lot of use and still looks like the day I installed the countertop.