Varathane 250241H Water-Based Ultimate Spar Urethane, Quart, Satin

Ok, this product became one of my favorite, but not for the original intended use. I wanted to clear coat some counter tops in my sailboat, and wanted some UV resistance because you know, it's a boat, in Florida. However, as a clear coat on a very light uniform plastic surface (doesn't absorb the product) it was impossible to get rid if very tiny, hard to see (but still there) brush strokes). Most of the time the brush strokes weren't visible, but depending on the light, they would appear and I didn't like that. HOWEVER: I then tried the product on wood, and there was not the slightest brush stroke. PERFECT. Also, I love that it is indeed crystal clear and doesn't alter the color of the wood. I ended up using it on my teak and holly sole inside the boat, despite the fact that it is not recommended for flooring, for several reasons: - it is VERY EASY to apply. - it dries INSANELY FAST, at least in Florida. I could re-coat every 5 minutes. - no sanding required - doesn't alter the color of the wood, but beautifully enhances the grain (like when the wood is wet). - seals the wood / waterproofs the wood - doesn't yellow the holly wood (originally white) like teak oil or varnish or other clear coat would. The result is fantastic, took me less than 1 hour for a 30 foot boat, and can be redone anytime easily and quickly if needed. So who cares if it doesn't last 10 years, it is cheap, fast, easy, looks great, and requires no maintenance, no sanding, no mess when re-applying in the future, while protecting my teak&holly sole well. I highly recommend this to any boater who doesn't want to spend a week on varnishing or coating the sole and wants an easy 100% guaranteed perfect result (no strokes, no bubbles, no issues, apply right off the can as you want with a foam brush you CANT GET IT WRONG. LOVE IT.

This is so easy to use. I am a horrible painter and don't have any problem sealing projects with this. It seems to seal well and I haven't had any issues.

Finally a product I can use outdoors that actually does what it says! I do a lot of birdhouses and Christmas decor for outdoors, and often use white paint. Others claim they do not yellow or discolor the paint, but this Varathane 250241H Ultimate water based actually works like it claims! I used it on a birdhouse and a fence peaked for outside that has a lot of white and it did not discolor at all. Also quick drying and got all three Coates on in one day😁 super happy and highly recommend!

This coating went on easily and worked as expected. It’s fairly thin in consistency, so it’s a very simple process to get an even coat. I coated a hand-painted wooden birdhouse and didn’t notice any streaks afterwards. It dries VERY QUICKLY so work fast. No bad odors, but I did do it outside so maybe I just didn’t notice. Unfortunately, the can arrived dented, despite it being shipped inside a box.

Very easy to apply..

I bought this as my clear coat for my cornhole boards I made us. We use them outside, over a design and the color never changed, smooth texture, easy coverage (I used a sponge), obviously water proof and nice quality. I will purchase again

DO NOT SHAKE. Shaking will create bubbles in the finish. This is a great product don’t be surprised it looks white for a few seconds it settles out and dries don’t over brush it let it dry two hours no need to sand for the next coats Four coats will make a smooth clear matte or gloss depending on which product finish that will make you happy for years to come Be sure to read all the directions on the can. The people who gave it bad reviews obviously didn’t read the directions.

Product is excellent. Seller not so much. They put tape on the can to secure the lid. Most companies put metal retainer clips. The tape covers the instructions and when you try to peel it off carefully it tears off the instructions. Not much of a issue for me as I am accustomed to this products usage. If you lack the knowledge to use this you will need to look up the instructions. Small point but a pain in the neck!

Superbe fini semi lustre et facilité d’application. Séchage très rapide et possibilité de donner plus d’une couche dans une même journée.

Good

I've used other varathane finishes before that - in retrospect - really sucked compared to this! It dries to the touch SO fast, and within a couple of hours I can touch the object (in this case i'm clear-coating some corbels for outdoor use) and it doesn't feel soft or tacky at all! Other varathane clear coats I've used, it took months to stop feeling tacky/completely harden. I'm converted! Urethane is hands down superior to polyurethane! I love that it's water-based - the fumes aren't bad at all. Being a urethane it dries/cures super fast and is more flexible/reliable with extreme variations in temp. UV protection..what more could you ask for? I'm glad I went with the satin as opposed to gloss, as it's definitely a preferable finish for my needs. It's just ever so slightly glossy. It's a large can and I barely used any for my cobels, so I'll definitely be using this on a couple of small furniture pieces I was going to refinish!

I used this over chalk paint restoring an outdoor, carved wood lawn ornament. Very nice finish.

Not as good as expected for its very high cost. The color comes darker than that shown on the container. It may or may not protect the wood but it certainly spoiled the natural outer look of my teak doors and windows.