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Customer Reviews for Varathane 1 qt. Matte Soft Touch Polyurethane (2-Pack)

Internet #203376969

Model #266233

  • 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

Customer Reviews

  • 4.5
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  • 83% recommend this product
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This is an excellent polyurethane. It's easy to apply and...
This is an excellent polyurethane. It's easy to apply and doesn't leave a super shiny finish which I love but leaves the wood with a very soft finish and looks great. Love this product.
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Product was applied with advice from people who sold me the murals I covered. Results are fantas...
Product was applied with advice from people who sold me the murals I covered. Results are fantastic.
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  • Recommended
Love. Came out matte and Very easy to apply. Very...
Love. Came out matte and Very easy to apply. Very nice finish.
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Easy to apply. Great product! ...
Easy to apply. Great product!
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It apparently had a good look but after...
It apparently had a good look but after close examination we discovered that there was quite a few white specks in this varathane matte finish that we had chosen so therefore I give it a thumbs down.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportDec 20, 2017
Something is amiss here, Thomas! Our Varathane Matte Polyurethane should not contain white specks. We need to know more to get to the bottom of this. Please give us a call at 800-901-0411, we want to try to make things right. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2 Rustoleum
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This is exactly what I needed for that soft finish...
This is exactly what I needed for that soft finish on our kitchen cabinets!
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Love this! I wish home depot carried this in store!
Love this! I wish home depot carried this in store!
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  • Recommended
I used this product on a barn wood headboard for...
I used this product on a barn wood headboard for a farmhouse style bedroom.It went on easily and soaked into the wood, so I applied a second coat and so far it's holding up well. No sheen, just what I wanted for this project. Did darken a few pieces, but all in all I'm pleased.
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This varnish goes on easy with a finish that provides...
This varnish goes on easy with a finish that provides a nice low gloss (matte) look. This low gloss finish hide smallblemishes.Very pleased. Being water based, clean-up is a breeze. Would highly recommend. Would be nice if this item were available for sale in the store and not require special order.
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5 Star Review
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Tried a sample for a dark green Ben Moore aura...
Tried a sample for a dark green Ben Moore aura paint for cabinets. At 3coats as directed. It was foggy looking
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportOct 16, 2017
Let's get to the bottom of this! When applying Rust-Oleum Varathane Soft Touch Polyurethane, we recommend allowing each coat to dry for a minimum of 2 hours before recoating. The previous coat should no longer feel tacky to the touch before it is recoated. We also do not recommend applying more than 2 coats in 24 hours. Rustoleum
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4 Star Review
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Beyond pleased with the results! It is nearly impossible to...
Beyond pleased with the results! It is nearly impossible to find a matte finish poly locally. After searching every hardware store in town I ordered this online. It arrived quick, was packaged nicely so there was no damage or dings on either can. It gave me the exact results I was hoping for on my kitchen cabinets
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Worked as expected ...
Worked as expected
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This product works great. Drys smooth no brush marks no...
This product works great. Drys smooth no brush marks no bubbles.
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I just love this product, I originally purchased for a bathroom vanity that the customer wanted i...
I just love this product, I originally purchased for a bathroom vanity that the customer wanted in a "waxed" like dull finish, it has a bit of a sheen and a velvety feel, goes on easy, clean up easy, use a 100% nylon high quality brush, steel wool between coats, I applied 3 coats.
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5 Star Review
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Great product for the price. Only problem is long lead times. Ran out of finish towards end of pr...
Great product for the price. Only problem is long lead times. Ran out of finish towards end of project. Ended up skipping out and leaving a half assed product because I didn't have 2 weeks to wait on more finish.
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    • Recommended
    Furniture
    Worked great for the most part, left a few tiny Bubbles that had to be sanded out and have retouch .
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      1 found this review helpful
      Went on easy dried smooth...
      Went on easy dried smooth
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      great product. It matches the nice finish that we have on our kitchen cabinets. Very silky feeli...
      great product. It matches the nice finish that we have on our kitchen cabinets. Very silky feeling. Beautiful.
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      • Recommended
      The product worked for what I needed and was easy...
      The product worked for what I needed and was easy to apply and clean up.
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      Goes on very smooth and does not yellow. ...
      Goes on very smooth and does not yellow.
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      This has a beautiful, durable finish. Refinished a 100 year old hope chest that my children use a...
      This has a beautiful, durable finish. Refinished a 100 year old hope chest that my children use as a coffee table. I used 3 coats on the top. My 2 year old grandson spills on it, bangs things on it and not a single chip in over a year!
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        • Recommended
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        Fast drying good finish...
        Fast drying good finish
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        Cabinet remodel
        Amazing product. Need very little to make it last. Beautiful cabinets!
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          Great Finish on my interior barn door.
          Great Finish on my interior barn door.
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          • Recommended
          Love it
          Absolutely love this. Gives a nice antiqued or natural look. Reminiscent of a wax finish.
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            • Recommended
            1 found this review helpful
            Matte finish
            As expected great product and would use product again
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              Great Product!
              I like the water based polyurethanes because they don't yellow over time, clean up is easy, and they dry quickly. However, the products I have tried previously didn't self level very well and they left dried bubbles in the finish. This Varathane product dries very smooth with just the amount of sheen I wanted.
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