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1 qt. Satin Triple Thick Polyurethane

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  • 3X thicker than traditional polyurethane to finish in one coat
  • Excellent scratch and stain protection on interior wood surfaces
  • Self leveling, water based poly covers up to 50 sq. ft. per quart
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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 1 qt. Satin Triple Thick Polyurethane is 3X thicker than traditional polyurethane. Its advanced water-based, self-leveling formula allows wood projects to be completed with just one coat. It provides a durable finish with exceptional scratch and stain resistance on bare and stained wood.
  • Protects from scratches and stains on interior wood surfaces including furniture, doors, trim and more
  • Only 1-coat necessary, covers up to 50 sq. ft.
  • Satin finish offers a soft, low-sheen look
  • Ultimate durability provides long lasting protection for stained or bare wood surfaces
  • 3xs thicker formula allows for quick project completion
  • Premium water-based formula dries to the touch in 2 hours
  • Cleans up with soap and water
  • Apply in direction of wood grain using a high-quality synthetic brush with a smooth, uniform coat
  • Avoid overloading brush when applying, a very thick coat is not necessary product will naturally build a thick finish
  • Over large areas, work in manageable sections and blend sections together while edge is still wet
  • Product has a slight amber effect, if applying over light colored stains or paints, test in an inconspicuous area first.
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  • Online price includes PaintCare fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, OR, RI, VT, WA
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Questions & Answers

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Q:i painted my wood cabinets can i use this product as a protection coat?
by|Jun 3, 2023
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A:  Thanks for reaching out, Carey. Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane dries to an amber finish, when applying over a painted surface testing in an inconspicuous area first is recommended. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

by|Jun 5, 2023
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    Q:Which product do you recommend for a Stair hand rail?
    by|May 22, 2023
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    A:  Thanks for reaching out, Joseph. Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane can be applied to a wooden handrail. The surface must be free from wax, silicones, oils or other contaminants, thoroughly cleaned and abraded before applying Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

    by|May 23, 2023
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      Q:Can i use varathane on kitchen countertop
      by|May 13, 2023
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      A:  Happy to help. Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane is designed for application to interior wood furniture, doors and trim, it is not suitable for application to kitchen countertops. Triple Thick Polyurethane is not formulated to withstand typical kitchen countertop activity and cleaning. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

      by|May 16, 2023
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        Q:what is the best way to remove bubbles when applying, can you use a heat gun?
        by|May 3, 2023
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        A:  Happy to help, James! To ensure the best finish with Rust-Oleum Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane, you will want to use a high quality synthetic bristle brush. A natural bristle brush is likely to cause bubbling. You also want to ensure that you are stirring before us and not shaking the can, as this can also cause bubbles in the finish prior to applying. We do not recommend using a heat gun to remove bubbles from the surface. Instead, the surface would need to be sanded smooth prior to recoating. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

        by|May 4, 2023
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          Customer Reviews

          3.7 out of 5
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          • 56% recommend this product
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          My wife likes it
          You get ok build in one coat and good with two. It dries faster than oil base and cleans up with water. Note that it is fundamentally different from oil-base urethane. It does not impart a "warm" tone and produces less figuring. If this is what you want, you'll probably like it. If not, you should try something else. The sample photo is a "White (pine) board" from HD.
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            Dries clear- use for flat surfaces
            First coat looked good dried crystal clear but used 2 coats for more protection. 2nd coat had a little haze in parts but overall clear. A thick, even, coat leveled off well on the flat surface. I had to touch up the verticals surfaces and edges right away to prevent drips.
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            Holds up great
            Holds up great looks clear & spreads great while last.
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            Horrible streaky texture
            Even if you follow all of the instructions with a high quality brush, you will get the texture of the paintbrush strokes as your finish. If you go as thick as some people were recommending, you get drips down the side. I did 1 coat and it was streaky, with lines of thick product and lines that were basically raw wood. I lightly sanded it down and just applied a second coat with the hopes of it filling in the paintbrush texture and as you can see in the picture, it isn’t getting any more smooth.
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            Response from Rust-OleumSupportAug 25, 2022
            If brush strokes occur during the application, we recommend lightly skimming the surface with the brush to knock these down, smoothing the finish. If you can give us a call at 800-901-0411, we will be happy to help. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2 Rustoleum
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              Absolutel dumpster fire of a product.
              I used minwax high build for years from home depot. For some reason they don't carry it anymore.. Now all they have is varathane The stuff is absolute garbage it doesn't flow out leaves tons of brush marks now I have to redo a whole project and on top of that if you put it on thick it will not dry clear. Do not waste your time or money with this product!
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              Response from Rust-OleumSupportMar 14, 2022
              Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience, Paul. To ensure a smooth finish with Rust-Oleum Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane, it is essential that it is applied with a high-quality synthetic bristle brush. It is also best to avoid overworking the product on the surface.
              - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3 Rustoleum
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                I used it to redo a kitchen counter and cupboards...
                I used it to redo a kitchen counter and cupboards so far so good
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                  1 found this review helpful
                  This product works well. I used it for a...
                  This product works well. I used it for a reclaimed wood project that had a lot of imperfections. It went on white and dried clear. I only used one coat and seemed to be enough.
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                    Never have I been so disappointed
                    I bought waterbase poly because it doesn't yellow yet this poly yellows, not just a slight yellow tone, the white is full on light yellow. In the picture the white leg of my board has no poly so you can see how yellownitnis and the picture doesn't even get close to showing the real tone. It's also very hard to work with to ensure you get a smooth finish, if you are working with anything larger than maybe a 16x16 area you most likely will not be able to get the whole thing smooth with no bubbles and it doesn't self level unless you were to lay it on think. This product doesn't stay clear but you should stay clear of it if you want your work to look like it did before you applied not.
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                    Response from Rust-OleumSupportSep 1, 2021
                    That was not the intention. The Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-based Triple Thick Polyurethane will not yellow as long as it is applied according to the product label directions. A thicker coating than what is recommended can have adverse results. It is important to mix the container and avoid shaking it to prevent bubbles in the finish. Any bubbles that do appear should dissipate once the coating self-levels. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5 Rustoleum
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