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- Self leveling, smooth clear finish with max top coat durability
- Fast dry, durable formula covers up to 500 sq. ft. per gallon
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Beautifies With Scratch and Stain Resistant Finish
Polyurethane protects wood projects such as furniture, crafts and trim. Protective clear coat and sealer provides a scratch resistant surface on interior wood.
Creating flawless finishes for over 60 years
Expert wood finishing quality since 1958 for the professional, DIY fixer upper, furniture maker or home restoration project.
Triple Thick Formula for One Coat Coverage
Available in Water-Base, Oil-Base and Triple Thick Polyurethane with Satin, Gloss and Semi-Gloss sheens for custom project needs.
Craft Sealer
Create unique décor and gifts
Protect Items from Moisture
Seal and protect wood from moisture
Topcoat Tables and Furniture
Use polyurethane for protecting tables, chairs, cabinets and furniture
Apply Polyurethane to Wood
Products like Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane make wood stain projects fast
Available in Matte, Gloss, Satin and Semi-Gloss
Water-based poly features low odor and easy soap and water clean up.
Varathane Ultimate Water-Based Polyurethane
Crystal clear, non-yellow finish offers protective coating over indoor surfaces including tables, shelves and more.
Available in Matte, Gloss, Satin and Semi-Gloss
Oil-based polyurethane creates a warm amber glow that deepens over time. Golden tone highlights wood grain.
Varathane Ultimate Oil-Based Polyurethane
Durable poly sealer offers superior scratch and stain resistance for delicate furniture and stained wood.
Available in Matte, Gloss, Satin and Semi-Gloss
Triple thick poly top coat protects 3X faster than traditional polyurethane. Advanced durability in one coat saves time.
Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane
Seal and protect surfaces with a premium, long lasting finish. Ultimate protection for stained or natural wood.
Varathane 1 Gal. Clear Gloss Water-Based Interior Polyurethane is specially formulated to let wood's natural beauty shine through. High clarity protective coating for indoor wood projects provides a crystal clear finish. Premium polyurethane retains the same clear finish as the day it was applied and will not yellow with time.
- Ideal for protecting interior wood finishing projects and applications including furniture, doors, cabinets and trim
- Covers up to 500 sq. ft., apply at least 3 coats on surfaces
- Gloss sheen adds a fresh shine to surfaces in a hard crystal-clear finish
- Long lasting, durable formula provides abrasion and scratch resistance on surfaces
- Low odor, water-based formula features outstanding stain resistance for interior wood projects and does not require sanding between coats
- Dries to touch in 2 hours
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Q:Time between coats
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Aug 2, 2023
We used this as a finish coat for painting our half bath floor tiles. A top coat wasn’t suggested to us, but once we finished painting, it was obvious we needed it. A quick google search suggested a water based polyurethane top coat. This was perfect. It was pretty easy to use. I would suggest however, if you need to “touch up” a spot, that you just do an entire extra layer. We have one square of tile w an extra coat and you can see it from certain light angles
It dried quickly, it’s holding up great and it’s really what we needed to complete the project . It feels sturdy, like it will last a long time. The Matte is perfect
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Jul 3, 2023
Quick and easy, nice looking and durable finish
Used for dining room table. Tried spray oil based first which was bad; sputtered a lot. Sanded off worst of sputter blobs and then used this water based stain with a brush. It was easy to apply & dried fast. Put on about 7 coats; have been using the table w/ no apparent scratches or wear so far. Some coats I didn't apply uniformly and you could see different sheens, but was easily fixed by just applying another coat. So really you only need to get the last coat right.
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Jun 1, 2023
Excellent, smooth finish. Always dependable....
Excellent, smooth finish. Always dependable.
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May 29, 2023
Quick and Glossy
I tried out the Clear Semi-Gloss Water-Based Interior Polyurethane, and it's pretty awesome. This stuff gives a nice glossy finish to my wood projects without the hassle of oil-based products. It's water-based, so clean-up is a breeze, and it dries super fast too. The only downside is that it can be a bit thin, so you might need to apply a few coats for a really smooth finish. For the convenience and quick drying time, I'm willing to overlook that. It's a solid choice for my interior woodwork.
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Apr 16, 2023
So far so good
So far it looks okay. Waiting to see how well it holds up. However, i needed more 1 gal product and no stores carry it and it will take a week to get it. That's just not acceptable.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportApr 17, 2023
Thank you for reaching out! We appreciate you sharing your experinece with Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Ultimate Polyurethane!
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Mar 29, 2023
Dries fast to touch
refinished countertops with granite-look contact paper. Used water-based gloss polyurethane to seal the seams, for added durability/protection and the keep glossy look of the contact paper. I also coated peel-and-stivk PVC tile used as kitchen backsplash. Again to seal the seams, for added protection and to extend durability. The backsplash tile was slightly textured, which minimized the gloss, which was good. I usually also add a coat to spray-painted wallplates to help the spray-paint last.
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Feb 15, 2023
Works easy, looks great!
Applies easily and dries smoothly with multiple coats and light sanding between. Looks AMAZING!
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Jan 25, 2023
Worked perfectly. Sanded, cleaned, 1st coat, lightly sanded, cleaned, 2nd...
Worked perfectly. Sanded, cleaned, 1st coat, lightly sanded, cleaned, 2nd coat, lightly sanded, cleaned, final coat, light polish. Beautiful on the red oak library ladder!
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Dec 23, 2022
Excellent poly. Dries super fast and looks awesome. ...
Excellent poly. Dries super fast and looks awesome. Use this on most of my “indoor” projects!
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Dec 4, 2022
Worked perfectly forgot I needed
I needed to refinish a dining room table and a butcher block countertop with a resilient finish, protective wood from scratches and hot items. I did a lot of research and decided not to pay attention to negative reviews because it sounded like the problems came from user error. This product is perfect. It is easy to apply with a high-quality, synthetic, bristle brush, it dries very fast. The finish strong and smooth and beautiful. Just remember to stir frequently when applying.
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| Brand | Varathane | BEHR | Varathane | Varathane |
| Name | 1 Gal. Clear Gloss Water-Based Interior Polyurethane | 1 gal. Gloss Clear Water-Based Interior Fast Drying Polyurethane | 1 gal. Clear Gloss Water-Based Interior Polyurethane (2-Pack) | 1 gal. Clear Semi-Gloss Water-Based Interior Polyurethane (2-Pack) |
| Price | $6968 | $6968 | $13936 | $13936 |
| Ratings | (2820) | (588) | (2818) | (2819) |
| Container Size | 1 Gallon | 1 Gallon | 1 Gallon | 1 Gallon |
| Sheen | Gloss | Gloss | Gloss | Semi-Gloss |
| Base Material | Water Based | Water Based | Water Based | Water Based |
| Paint/Stain Features | Sealer | Abrasion Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Dries Clear, Durable, Fast Drying, Moisture Resistant, Sealer, Stain Resistant, Washable, Waterproof | Sealer | Sealer |
| Application Method | Brush | Brush | Brush | Brush |
| Transparency | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Number of coats recommended | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Paint/Stain Clean Up | Soap & Water | Soap & Water | Soap & Water | Soap & Water |
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