Questions and Answers for Varathane 1 qt. Clear Matte Water-Based Interior Polyurethane

A:  Happy to help. Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Polyurethane provides a protective coating for indoor wooden surfaces, making it ideal for a shuffleboard top. We do not recommend applying this product with a roller as it can be difficult to apply without getting lap marks. Instead, we recommend using, synthetic bristle brush, foam brush, or applicator. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Happy to help, Tanya. While Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Polyurethane will provide additional protection for previously painted surfaces, if this coating is picked or scraped it will start to peel. To help build an even more durable coating you can apply an additional couple of coats. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Happy to help, Marty. Yes, Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Polyurethane can be applied to surfaces that have been previously coated. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  We appreciate your interest, Mark! To ensure a smooth finish, we do not recommend applying Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Ultimate Polyurethane with a sprayer. This product dries quickly and this can cause dry spray on the surface if applied this way. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Thank you for reaching out. While Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Polyurethane can provide a clear finish for wooden surfaces, it can not be mixed with paint for any application. This will alter the formulation of the product and hinder the curing process and performance of the finish. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Thank you for reaching out. Yes, Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Polyurethane can be closed and stored to be used again at a later date. While this finish will not off-gas any harmful fumes once it has cured, all precautions should be taken to prevent accidental ingestion from pets and animals. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  We're happy to clear things up, Frank. Yes, Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Matte Polyurethane will provide a less-glossy finish than the satin sheen. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  We're happy to help, Yvonne. Yes, Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Polyurethane would be an ideal top coat for our Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Thank you for reaching out, Howard. Yes, Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Polyurethane is recommended to be applied using a high quality synthetic bristle brush. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  We're happy to help. Yes, Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Satin Polyurethane can have the Semi-Gloss Polyurethane top coat it as the final coat. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14