- Strong lacquer finish fills wood pores and protects the surface
- Fast dry coating for use on interior furniture, doors or cabinets
- Durable lacquer covers up to 200 sq. ft. with clear finish
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About This Product
Watco 1 gal. Clear Satin Lacquer Wood Finish is the finest brushing lacquer available. Watco Lacquer fills in the pores of most wood types. It has a higher clarity than polyurethane.
Highlights
- Self-leveling-minimal spreading required
- Covers 200 sq. ft.
- Clear satin finish
- Minimum of 3 coats is recommended
- Eliminates the need for wood filler
- Dries to touch 1 hour
- Cleans up with lacquer thinner
- Return Policy
- California residentssee Prop 65 WARNINGS
Product Information
Specifications
Dimensions
Container Size | 1 Gallon |
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Coverage Area (sq. ft.) | 200 sq ft |
Details
Application | Shellac, Lacquer & Polyurethane |
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Application Method | Brush |
Base Material | Oil Based |
Coating Product Category | Waterproofer/Sealer |
Color Family | Clear |
Dry to Touch (min.) | 60 min |
Interior/Exterior | Interior |
Number of coats recommended | 3 |
Number per Package | 1 |
Paint/Stain Clean Up | Lacquer Thinner |
Paint/Stain Features | Dries Clear |
Product Form | Liquid |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Sheen | Satin |
Substrate Condition | Bare Wood, Finished Wood, Old/Reclaimed Wood, Stained Wood, Unfinished Wood |
Surface Material Use | Wood |
Time before recoating (hours) | 12 |
Transparency | Clear |
Vertical/Horizontal | Vertical / Horizontal |
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty | Satisfaction guaranteed for full refund of purchase price |
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Questions & Answers
Can it be on high traffic area floors
Happy to help, Terry! Rust-Oleum Watco Lacquer Wood Finish is designed to provide a durable finish for furniture, cabinets, trim, and other interior wood surfaces, but it is not intended to withstand the abrasion and wear associated with flooring. For high-traffic floor applications, we recommend using a finish specifically designed for wood floors, such as Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Oil-Based Floor Finish. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-gal-Clear-Satin-Oil-Based-Floor-Finish-Polyurethane-130231/100192334 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 16
I am putting this on a wood table that has several drawings using bleed proof markers. Will this cause bleeding brushed on?
Trish, happy to help! Lacquers, including Rust‑Oleum Watco Lacquer Wood Finish, contain stronger solvents. Because of this, we recommend testing in a small, inconspicuous area first, as some marker types may react when exposed to solvents. It’s also important to allow the markers to fully dry before testing. For best results and added protection, we recommend applying three coats. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 10
What’s the shelflife?
Happy to help, Paula. Rust-Oleum Watco Lacquer Wood Finish has a shelf life of 3 years. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14
can this be sprayed
We appreciate your interest! Rust-Oleum Watco Lacquer Wood Finish can only be applied using a good quality bristle brush or applicator, it cannot be sprayed. If sprayed it will cause the coating to dry before reaching the surface leaving an undesired texture on the surface. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 10
It will need to be thinned but yes it sprays beautifully when properly portioned with thinner.
Can this be used on metal
Kim, happy to clear things up! Rust-Oleum Watco Lacquer Wood Finish is suituble for use on only interior wood projects including furniture, doors, cabinets and paneling. If you would like to talk further with us about your project, we can see if there is another product we can recommend. Give us a call at 800-481-4785. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 10
Is this food safe?
Thank you for reaching out, Donald. While Rust-Oleum Watco Lacquer Wood Finish provides a durable finish for wooden surfaces, it is not a food safe coating. This should not be applied to any surfaces that will potentially make direct food contact. The only food safe product we offer is Rust-Oleum Watco Butcher Block Oil. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Watco-1-Pint-Butcher-Block-Oil-in-Clear-241758/316130833 -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14
Do you use just acetone for thinning, or is there any alcohol?
Carl, we are happy to help! Rust-Oleum Watco Clear Lacquer Finish cannot be thinned before applying. This will alter the formulation and hinder both the performance and curing of the lacquer. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 10
What is the percentage of nitrocellulose?
Carl, this is a great question! Yes, Rust-Oleum Watco Lacquer Clear Wood Finish does contain nitrocellulose. For further information on our ingredients, including percentages, please refer to our safety data sheet; this information will be located in section 3. https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/b5/b50bebf2-5fd7-4c4a-826e-02a3bf54ac0c.pdf - Rust-Oleum Product Support 10
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Ideal for wood finishing, this lacquer offers a clear satin finish, self-levels, and dries in 1 hour. | Ideal for wood finishing, this lacquer offers a crystal-clear, semi-gloss finish, drying in just 1 hour. | Ideal for interior wood finishing, this lacquer offers a clear matte finish and dries in just 1 hour. |
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1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour |
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200 sq. ft. | 200 sq ft | 200 sq ft |
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Satin | Semi-Gloss | Matte |
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