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# Medium sheen gloss Waterproof finish Elastic protective layer Waterlox Original Sealer and Finish, 1 Gallon

**Brand:** waterlox
**Price:** 198844CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Seal your style with the original waterproof finish that never goes out of fashion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Waterlox Original Sealer and Finish, 1 Gallon by waterlox
- **How much does it cost?** 198844CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/19405067-waterlox-original-sealer-and-finish-1-gallon)

## Best For

- waterlox enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted waterlox brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Timeless Medium Sheen:** Starts at 75° gloss, gracefully aging to a sophisticated 50-55° sheen over months.
- • **Ultimate Waterproof Defense:** Penetrates deeply to shield wood from spills and moisture, ensuring lasting durability.
- • **Versatile All-in-One Finish:** Use solo or pair with Waterlox Satin or High Gloss for a flawless, customizable look.
- • **Resilient Against Daily Wear:** Elastic finish stands up to foot traffic and household challenges without cracking.
- • **Heritage Craftsmanship Since 1910:** Trusted original formula with over a century of proven performance.

## Overview

Waterlox Original Sealer and Finish is a 1-gallon, clear protective coating that penetrates wood to waterproof and shield surfaces. Offering a medium sheen that matures over time, it forms an elastic, durable finish resistant to spills, moisture, and foot traffic. This versatile product can be used alone or with Waterlox’s satin or high gloss finishes, embodying over 110 years of trusted craftsmanship.

## Description

Waterlox 5284GL 5284 sealant, Clear

Review: Great durability and appearance - This is the second time I've used Waterlox for a floor refinishing project. The first project I did in 2013. This was a on a 90 year-old tongue-and-groove pine board floor in our lake cabin in northern Wisconsin. When I started the project, there were probably at least eight or nine coats of deck and floor enamel I had to remove. Most of this I took off with paint remover and a putty knife, but needed to use steel wool for the last vestiges. The floor had picked up a few dents and gouges over time. In order to preserve the history and antique quality, I did not belt-sand the floor and did only a moderate amount of orbital sanding. I considered using polyurethane, but became convinced to try Waterlox because of durability and appearance reviews I read, specifically that it was not a high gloss finish and would enhance the appearance of aged wood. I put only two coats on this floor because I didn't want it to turn out very glossy. I used a lamb's-wool applicator for this job. The photo on the left (blonde wood) is how it appears seven years after I applied it. This is an area that receives heavy foot traffic from people who have sand on their shoes or water dripping off bathing suits. The appearance today looks virtually similar to 2013. The photo on the right is for a project that's in process. The glossy appearing boards are the ones that are finished and the board on the edge is how they looked before I started the project. These are cedar floor boards on a three season screened porch at the same location. It was built in about 1985 and the boards had been sealed about every three or four years with commercial oil-based sealers. I belt and orbitally sanded these down to bare wood using 80 grit sandpaper, followed by a once-over using 120 grit. Since this surface has had a lot of abuse in the past, there are some gouges and dents that remain. I then applied four coats of Waterlox. I decided to use Waterlox because there is not much UV exposure on this floor (not much more than an interior floor), because I was impressed with the durability of the previous job I did, and that this would waterproof the floor. There are gaps of about 1/4 inch between boards over a crawl space, so water can run off or be squee-jeed crosswise through the gaps. There are four coats on this floor, applied with a 4-inch china bristle varnish brush, waiting a day between coats and with no sanding between coats as per the product recommendation. Waterlox applies easily. If you keep a wet edge, there won't be any lap marks. So far, I've put 4 coats on 300 square feet of bare sanded cedar and have about 1/8 of a gallon remaining. Follow the product recommendations on curing time before moving furniture, etc. My experience with the earlier floor is that Waterlox is highly resistant to wear, scuffs, and scratching. When using it, make sure that you don't throw away the metal insert on the pouring spout. Reinsert it every time you use some because if any air gets into the container, the product can gel. It may seem pricey, but in my experience it's worth it. It's also easier and more forgiving to apply than varnish.
Review: Best sealant on the market, depending on your use - By far the best wood sealant I've used. Easy to apply once you prep the surface properly. Just follow the instructions on the can and you'll be just fine. Used to seal my new birch butcher block counters because it's waterproof, food safe but doesn't require as much maintenance as the common beeswax. I wouldn't suggest using your counter directly as a cutting board with this as you'll need to touch things up pretty often, but this does exactly what its designed to do and I'll be using it again in future projects. (It outgasses and has a pretty strong smell, but any kind of sealant like this does the same, so thats not a negative. Just use in a well ventilated area and take breaks when needed. Unless you want a one way ticket to the astral plains)

## Features

- Penetrates and waterproofs when used as a finishing system in multiple coats on it’s own or in conjunction with Waterlox Original Satin Finish or Waterlox Original High Gloss Finish.
- Produces a medium sheen appearance (75° gloss level when finished; fades to a 50-55° gloss level in 3-6 months)
- Forms a protective yet elastic finish against common household spills, moisture and foot traffic
- Our most versatile product. Many customers use only this product for all coats of finish
- Our oldest and truly “original” product, since 1910

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B016ANINJU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #62,561 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #220 in Hardware Sealers |
| Brand | Waterlox |
| Brand Name | Waterlox |
| Compatible Material | Wood |
| Coverage | 125 sq.ft. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 428 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Semi-Gloss |
| Finish Types | Semi-Gloss |
| Included Components | sealant |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | sealant |
| Liquid Volume | 1 Gallons |
| Manufacturer | Waterlox |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TB 5284 Gallon |
| Material | Tung Oil |
| Material Type | Tung Oil |
| Model Number | 5284GL |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Interior |
| UPC | 743724357790 |
| Unit Count | 3790 Milliliters |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Waterlox
- **Material:** Tung Oil
- **Finish Type:** Semi-Gloss
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Interior
- **Liquid Volume:** 1 Gallons

## Images

![Waterlox Original Sealer and Finish, 1 Gallon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FEJADA1kL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you ship waterlox to ohio**
A: Ohio VOC regulations restrict the sales and use in gallons (not quarts) of some Waterlox products, including the traditional Waterlox Sealer Finish TB 5284. EPA rules mandating VOC limits are applicable to any person who supplies, sells, offers for sale, or manufactures any architectural coating for use within a VOC restricted area, as well as any person who applies or solicits the application of any architectural coating within the VOC restricted area.  Waterlox does offer other specially formulated versions of their products that are compliant with the Ohio rules.

**Q: Plan on using this on a walnut and oak cabinet. What should I use to apply it?**
A: You'll love how both of those woods turn out! I use foam brushes mostly and a cloth at other times.  Lightly sand with 600 grit in between coats, apply 1st coat thick and subsequent coats thin.  Wait 24hrs between coats.  After final coat, light touch with 2000 grit dry to remove final dust jobs.  Good luck!!

**Q: Can you ship one gallon to Redlands California (southern cali) i am away from the coast??**
A: It depends on whether the Department of Paint Regulations in Sacramento says you can.

**Q: Do tou ship to new york**
A: Waterlox Original Sealer Finish TB-5284 can be shipped only in Quarts to NY.  Gallons are restricted by EPA regulations concerning architectural coatings. See the manufacturers site for more detail.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great durability and appearance
*by A***R on July 19, 2020*

This is the second time I've used Waterlox for a floor refinishing project. The first project I did in 2013. This was a on a 90 year-old tongue-and-groove pine board floor in our lake cabin in northern Wisconsin. When I started the project, there were probably at least eight or nine coats of deck and floor enamel I had to remove. Most of this I took off with paint remover and a putty knife, but needed to use steel wool for the last vestiges. The floor had picked up a few dents and gouges over time. In order to preserve the history and antique quality, I did not belt-sand the floor and did only a moderate amount of orbital sanding. I considered using polyurethane, but became convinced to try Waterlox because of durability and appearance reviews I read, specifically that it was not a high gloss finish and would enhance the appearance of aged wood. I put only two coats on this floor because I didn't want it to turn out very glossy. I used a lamb's-wool applicator for this job. The photo on the left (blonde wood) is how it appears seven years after I applied it. This is an area that receives heavy foot traffic from people who have sand on their shoes or water dripping off bathing suits. The appearance today looks virtually similar to 2013. The photo on the right is for a project that's in process. The glossy appearing boards are the ones that are finished and the board on the edge is how they looked before I started the project. These are cedar floor boards on a three season screened porch at the same location. It was built in about 1985 and the boards had been sealed about every three or four years with commercial oil-based sealers. I belt and orbitally sanded these down to bare wood using 80 grit sandpaper, followed by a once-over using 120 grit. Since this surface has had a lot of abuse in the past, there are some gouges and dents that remain. I then applied four coats of Waterlox. I decided to use Waterlox because there is not much UV exposure on this floor (not much more than an interior floor), because I was impressed with the durability of the previous job I did, and that this would waterproof the floor. There are gaps of about 1/4 inch between boards over a crawl space, so water can run off or be squee-jeed crosswise through the gaps. There are four coats on this floor, applied with a 4-inch china bristle varnish brush, waiting a day between coats and with no sanding between coats as per the product recommendation. Waterlox applies easily. If you keep a wet edge, there won't be any lap marks. So far, I've put 4 coats on 300 square feet of bare sanded cedar and have about 1/8 of a gallon remaining. Follow the product recommendations on curing time before moving furniture, etc. My experience with the earlier floor is that Waterlox is highly resistant to wear, scuffs, and scratching. When using it, make sure that you don't throw away the metal insert on the pouring spout. Reinsert it every time you use some because if any air gets into the container, the product can gel. It may seem pricey, but in my experience it's worth it. It's also easier and more forgiving to apply than varnish.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best sealant on the market, depending on your use
*by S***D on April 3, 2026*

By far the best wood sealant I've used. Easy to apply once you prep the surface properly. Just follow the instructions on the can and you'll be just fine. Used to seal my new birch butcher block counters because it's waterproof, food safe but doesn't require as much maintenance as the common beeswax. I wouldn't suggest using your counter directly as a cutting board with this as you'll need to touch things up pretty often, but this does exactly what its designed to do and I'll be using it again in future projects. (It outgasses and has a pretty strong smell, but any kind of sealant like this does the same, so thats not a negative. Just use in a well ventilated area and take breaks when needed. Unless you want a one way ticket to the astral plains)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect finish to a beautiful floor! (I used this in conjunction with Pure Tung Oil)
*by S***Z on May 1, 2017*

Granted, I've only had my floors for a month and a half, so I can't speak to the durability of the finish quite yet. Give me a year, and I'll let you know how it's going. At the moment, water beads up, and anything that doesn't get swept of vacuumed up can be damp-mopped to perfection. My dog has left some claw marks, but that was expected and inevitable with any finish. I applied this myself using a lambswool applicator. I didn't use ONLY Waterlox. I knew that Waterlox was a bit more noxious, and so I did my first coat in a different product -Real Milk Paint's Tung Oil (it's non-toxic, and the circus solvent fumes aren't as noxious). When you apply Pure Tung Oil (NOT WATERLOX), you add as much oil as possible in the first coat before it dries. If it adsorbs the oil, you apply more, until it remains 'wet' for 40 minutes straight. Using that rule of thumb, I applied 10 gallons of Pure Tung Oil over 2000 sqft (or 1 gal per 200 sqft, or the equivalent of "2 coats") all in one continuous setting. It took me about 5 passes, re-saturating the floor with each pass to get what I thought was a good foundation of Tung Oil built up. I blotted up the excess, and I let that dry overnight. The next day, I followed up the Pure Tung Oil with a coat of Waterlox Original at the recommended rate of 500 sqft/gal. (4 gallons for 2000 sqft.) I let it dry for 24 hours. Apparently I didn't apply the product as evenly as I had thought, or the product simply didn't adsorb into some of the heartwood as well, so I had a few areas that had pooled and become gummy afterward. Before I did the second coat, I abraded the excess gummy material using a knife to scrape off the excess, and then some abrasive scotch-brite pads to roughly feather the finish out. After cleaning the areas well with mineral sprits, I let it dry thoroughly. I then applied a second coat of Waterlox - this time at half the recommended coverage rate, using 2 gallons for the entire 2000 sqft. That application resulted in a more even finish, and no gummy areas afterward. The photos shown are my floor - solid hickory with 3 coats Tung Oil, then 2 coats Waterlox. 1 month of usage so far. In retrospect, I should have applied ONE more thin coat of Waterlox, but I was in a hurry to move in. Also a note - the raw product does NOT keep well once opened. It gums up like JELL-O within a day or so. So plan to use any material immediately after opening.

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