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1 qt. Matte Soft Touch Polyurethane

  • Durable poly with a soft, smooth finish for wood projects
  • Matte top coat finish resists fingerprints and smudges
  • Easy to use clear finish with soap and water clean up
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Product Details

Beautifies With Scratch and Stain Resistant Finish

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.

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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

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

Craft Sealer

Create unique décor and gifts

Protect Items from Moisture

Protect Items from Moisture

Seal and protect wood from moisture

Topcoat Tables and Furniture

Topcoat Tables and Furniture

Use polyurethane for protecting tables, chairs, cabinets and furniture

Apply Polyurethane to Wood

Apply Polyurethane to Wood

Products like Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane make wood stain projects fast

Interior Ceramic Tile Floor

Available in Matte, Gloss, Satin and Semi-Gloss

Water-based poly features low odor and easy soap and water clean up.

Water Based Poly Headboard

Varathane Ultimate Water-Based Polyurethane

Crystal clear, non-yellow finish offers protective coating over indoor surfaces including tables, shelves and more.

Oil Based Polyurethane Based Can

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.

Oil Based Poly Table and Bench

Varathane Ultimate Oil-Based Polyurethane

Durable poly sealer offers superior scratch and stain resistance for delicate furniture and stained wood.

Triple Thick Polyurethane Can

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.

Triple Thick Poly

Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane

Seal and protect surfaces with a premium, long lasting finish. Ultimate protection for stained or natural wood.

Varathane Soft Touch Polyurethane is the most durable finish for protecting wood surfaces and outperforms traditional Oil-based polyurethanes. Easily covers bare and stained wood surfaces. Easy to use formula.
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Questions & Answers

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Q:Can this be used over paint and stain?
by|Jan 12, 2021
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A:  You can certainly apply the Rust-Oleum Varathane Soft Touch Polyurethane over your paint and your stain. As this is water-based, you will want to be aware that if you're applying this over a light colored paint, you may experience some yellowing in the paint. For best results, we recommend waiting 7 days for the paint to set up before you consider application. In addition, you will want to do a test piece to ensure desired results. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 1

by|Jan 12, 2021
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    Q:Can Varathane polyurethane be used over shellacked furniture?
    by|Jul 20, 2020
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    A:  Happy to help, Sher! If the shellac has wax in it, which is common, Rust-Oleum Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane will not fully adhere. To ensure full adhesion, we recommend using Rust-Oleum Zinsser SealCoat Wood Sealer first, since this is a de-waxed shellac and will act as a primer. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-1-qt-SealCoat-Wood-Interior-Sealer-Case-of-4-824H/202941429 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

    by|Jul 22, 2020
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      Q:I recently painted my laminate countertops with Chalkboard Paint (NOT chalk paint). I am looking ...
      by|Mar 24, 2020
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      A:  Glad to lend a hand, Jen. We don't recommend applying Rust-Oleum Varathane Soft Touch Polyurethane or Rust-Oleum Specialty Chalkboard paint on a kitchen countertop as they are not food-grade coatings and will not be able to hold up well in that type of environment. We need to know more about your application to make the best recommendation for you. Please feel free to call us at 800-481-4785 to discuss further. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

      by|Mar 24, 2020

        A:  Not sure if this will work right for your application. It’s a great poly that I use on almost all of my wood projects. If you seal it with this you may not be able to use the chalkboard paint like you want.

        by|Mar 25, 2020
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          Q:Can you use an airbrush to apply this product? I use fast drying acrylics in my airbrush without...
          by|Mar 24, 2018
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          A:  No, it is not recommended that this item be air brushed.

          by|May 5, 2023

            A:  For the best results, we recommend applying Rust-Oleum Varathane Soft Touch Polyurethane with a good quality synthetic bristle brush, foam brush, or applicator. This helps prevent overspray on the surface. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

            by|May 5, 2023

              A:  Yes, do not thin, already water thin

              by|May 5, 2023
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                Customer Reviews

                4.1 out of 5
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                I really loved this product. It was the easiest to work with. I have used the clear gloss, sem...
                I really loved this product. It was the easiest to work with. I have used the clear gloss, semi gloss and sateen finishes. I loved the look. Not sure if that is because it is a popular finish right now. Whatever the reason I have learned changing the finish is an easy way to update any furniture piece. And will updated for years to come. GOD willing.
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                Beautiful finish!
                This product was fool proof. I have never used any poly before and all I did was read the back and do exactly what it said. I will never use another product when finishing my DIY projects. And one last note...it easily cleaned off the brush with WATER. Fast and easy!
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                pretty matte finish
                I used this on some bamboo plywood for a countertop. I wanted water-based because anything oil-based darkens the color slightly and I wanted it to stay as blonde as possible. This brought out the beauty of the bamboo like other clear coats would but kept the blonde color. The first coat or 2 wasn't even because some was being absorbed. I put 4 coats on with light sanding in between. It almost looked like there was nothing on it - completely matte, no shine, and very pretty. It didn't show the brush strokes like many water-based products do.
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                Nice finish, wish they have not discontinued this product from...
                Nice finish, wish they have not discontinued this product from Home Depot.
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                Exactly as advertised. Easy to use with a perfect finish for my project.
                Exactly as advertised. Easy to use with a perfect finish for my project.
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                Great look!
                Great look!
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                Since when is Polyurethane water-based? It isn’t, your product name...
                Since when is Polyurethane water-based? It isn’t, your product name is extremely misleading. It should say water-based in big letters on the front of the can. Of course it shouldn't be called polyurethane in the first place. I’ll be returning this product and buying real Polyurethane. Waste of time!
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                Response from Rust-OleumSupportMay 30, 2018
                Thank you for the feedback, Simon. Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-based Polyurethane provides excellent protection from scratches and stains, has an odorless formula, and also has easy soap and water clean-up. We do offer oil-based polyurethane, however it is only available in satin as the lowest sheen.

                https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Clear-Satin-Oil-Based-Interior-Polyurethane-Case-of-2-9141H/202058848 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5 Rustoleum
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                Very fast drying, easy brushing and sanding. Great product
                Very fast drying, easy brushing and sanding. Great product
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                It was good,but I should have gotten the Gloss....
                It was good,but I should have gotten the Gloss.
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                Product is easy to brush apply, having good leveling properties....
                Product is easy to brush apply, having good leveling properties. It dries quickly enabling application of a second coat within an hour or two.
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