Questions and Answers for Varathane 1 gal. Clear Satin Water-Based Floor Polyurethane (2-Pack)

A:  I give you permission

A:  Thanks for reaching out, Jane. Varathane Water Based Floor Polyurethane can be applied to painted indoor floors, it cannot be applied to garage floors. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

A:  I would test on a board. It would need to be sanded prior to application of this product. The process may affect finish you are trying to complete.

A:  I've used it on painted surfaces numerous times. I would make sure the painted surface is completely dry if recently painted. I try to use this product over water based paints to minimize chemical reaction.

A:  Yes it can after light sanding

A:  Happy to help Kim. Varathane Water Based Premium Floor Polyurethane can be applied to painted wood floors. Make certain the surface is thoroughly dry before applying Varathane Floor Finish. Refer to manufacturer’s label for dry times. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

A:  Yes this can be used on stained stairs. I would put 4 to 5 coats on in heavy traffic areas so it lasts longer. Good product. I’ve used this on shop furniture that takes a beating and the plywood walls in my shop and it looks great.

A:  Glad to lend a hand! Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-based Floor Polyurethane can certainly be used over stained stairs. You can optionally use the Rust-Oleum Anti-Skid Additive with the finish. It will leave the coating feeling like sandpaper, but it will not affect the clarity/gloss level of the finish. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-8-oz-Anti-Skid-Additive-301244/206495776 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  Thanks for reaching out Katie. Varathane Water Based Floor Polyurethane cannot be applied to laminate floors, it is designed for application to wood floors. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

A:  Thanks for reaching out. Varathane Water Based Floor Polyurethane cannot be applied with a T bar applicator. Varathane Floor Finish Applicator for Water Based Finishes should be used for application. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-10-in-Waterborne-Floor-Finish-Applicator-6-Pack-989751/204818709 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

A:  I vacuum, lightly sand,  remove any black marks with goo gone, vacuum again, wipe with hot water with a little dawn, thoroughly rinse, let dry and apply 2-3 coats of sealer.  Good luck.

A:  Happy to help. Surface preparation for Varathane Water Based Floor Polyurethane varies depending on whether the floor is previously finished, stained or painted wood, or unfinished wood. The link below will take you to the Technical Data Sheet for Varathane Floor Polyurethane, this has complete surface prep and application instructions. https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/d2/d2311dfe-130f-4bbc-b53c-327b2a1f8ea7.pdf - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

A:  I lightly sand, vacuum the dust and wipe down with a mild solution of white vinegar and water.

A:  I just use a Swiffer. Dry pads first and then the wet. Also use a vacuum nozzle around the edges and other areas that the Swiffer can't easily get to. Make sure nothing else is going on in the house that kicks up stuff in the air. The floors must be absolutely clean - else you will simply be fossilizing everything on the floor.

A:  Home Depot sells applicators that work better. Kind of a synthetic soft foam. Rollers are not recommended and I think they would leave a lot of air bubbles.

A:  We used the "Applicator and More10 in. Lambskin Pad with Block" on a pole to cover our whitewashed plywood den flooring, which is almost 400sf, and it was easy to do and looks great. Two years later, it still looks as good as when we did it. We used 4 coats of the Varethane for our project.

A:  Happy to help Stef. We do not recommend using a roller when applying Varathane Water Based Floor Finish Polyurethane. Apply using a good quality, synthetic bristle brush, foam brush or applicator. Allow finish to dry a minimum of 2 hours and then re-coat, recoat only when previous coats have dried clear and feel hard. A powder should develop when lightly sanded. If any coat has dried more than 24 hours, lightly sand before re-coating. Apply additional coats following directions above. A minimum of 4 coats is recommended. If grain raise occurs, sand smooth before final coat. Allow finish to dry 24 hours before light use. Wait 3 days before subjecting surface to normal usage. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

A:  I applied this using a paint pad (roughly 3x8”) with good results. I would advise using smallest nap possible.

A:  I've used that method once. The fastest method but 1) rollers splatter, and 2) you risk leaving bubbles.

A:  Yes, With a very short nap on roller, my floors turned out beautiful 

A:  2 Gallons. Mike

A:  When I got mine it was only one gallon and I purchased two

A:  Happy to clear things up, David! This is a listing for 2-1 gallon containers of Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Floor Polyurethane. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  2 one gallon cans.

A:  There were 2 gallons in the package

A:  Apply it to a small test area in the least visible area. If satisfied with the results, then apply to entire floor.

A:  Yes you can go over the oil based poly but I would recommend a light sanding before coating.

A:  Happy to help, Maxwell! Yes, Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Floor Polyurethane can be applied over previously finished wood floors. Make sure the previous coating is completely dry and in good, sound condition. You will also need to lightly sand the surface to ensure full adhesion. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Happy to help, Joseph! Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Floor Polyurethane is suitable for use on unfinished wood surfaces. You will want to sand as directed and remove any dust with a rag dampened with mineral spirits or with a vacuum. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3