I did four coats, brushing it generously with a natural bristle brush and letting it dry for 24 hours between each one. I followed their detailed how-to guide on their website to make sure I got the finish I was looking for. Waterlox was fairly easy to use. For hardwoods, you'll need 2 coats of H2OLOX finish on your countertops.
For softer woods, you'll need a third coat for a perfect layer of waterproof protection. Wooden countertops can give your kitchen, bathroom or bar an unprecedented look. Waterlox is a great choice for finishing wood countertops because it produces an incredibly attractive and durable surface. It's waterproof, food-safe and easy to maintain. Waterlox literally blocks water and preserves the natural beauty of the wood.
Its unique blend of tung oil and resin penetrates deep into the wood and seals the fibers below the surface for a rich, hand-rubbed patina that enhances the veins. That's why it's the first choice for many wood lovers. Sealing the top and bottom of the countertops will help keep expansion and contraction uniform, preventing the countertop from splitting or deforming. You'll want to seal the wooden countertops to protect them from all the water, spills, and grease that come with the kitchen. After 24 hours, you can flip the countertops and repeat the process on the top and edges of the countertops.
Make sure to mark the countertop templates with the top and front so they don't roll over once you take them out of the kitchen. Make sure it is positioned so that the countertop is right-side up and the front side is on the front side where you want place the countertop.
