Varathane 9341 Oil-Based Ultimate Spar Urethane, Quart, Satin

I am a very picky person, this product really impressed me. It spreads easily and after drying it looks and feels amazing. I also appreciate the fact it has the UV protection.

This is good stuff - only thing to use outdoors as i have tested for many years in the Texas sun. Do not use a roller and do not shake the can - stir only and stir often

My husband make’s Adirondack chairs and uses this for his second coat before spar varnishing! He says he won’t use anything else because of the great results.

I had a very tough application (100% exposure to west side full South Texas sun on an outdoor wooden table). I contacted Them for some guidance, and their technical folks were very responsive. It is tough to apply. I ended up with some brush steaks that could not be felt, only seen. Technical folks said it was from me over brushing. This is a very thick liquid and it takes some effort to put on and still have not figured out to put on without back brushing. Temperature is a factor too. I had to apply before the temp got over 90 deg F which does not take long in the summer to get there. Only time will tell if this will hold up, but I think it looks pretty good. Using semi-gloss with a Wooster brush - 4 coats on top and 3 coats on the bottom.

Refurbished my front door threashhold. Sanded, stained, then three coats of this wonderful stuff. Beautiful results. Shiny and durable.

I have always used Varathane polyurethane products and this one did not disappoint. Use a high quality brush to avoid drips and brush marks especially when applying to a vertical surface. Better yet, dilute 1:1 with mineral spirits and apply multiple thin coats (6 or 7) with a soft cloth. Great money-saving hack over purchasing ready to use rub on product. If it feels a little grainy when finished, use a piece of brown paper bag to smooth over.

For my deck railing I am experimenting with the hand rail. Against everyone's recommendation to use pressure treated 2x6 or a composite, I decided to try using untreated 2x6 white wood (pine or spruce). I didn't like using the chemically treated wood where hands would frequently touch it. Also, the thought was to use light staining (Gold Oak), to keep the color bright which reflects sunlight and to keep it cool to the touch but, protect the heck out of the handrail to make it last. This is where the Spar Urethane comes in. I gave it 5 coats with light sanding in between. I probably needed only three coats, but I wanted to over-engineer it. Great results! In the middle of a 95 degree day with the sun shining directly on it, the handrail is barely warm to the touch (as compared to the burning hot deck planking which is gray). It also has been raining like crazy every night for the past week and it is a pleasure to see in the morning the water beading and not getting absorbed. Time will tell how long this will actually last but, I think it has a fair shot at outlasting the deck.

Used this as a waterproof finish on a countertop - disappointed as it turned the wood a slight yellowish color

Very good product. One application is not adequate. After each application, sand the wood nicely. The wood gaps and cracks needs to be filled up. The final coat, may be third or if possible the 4th coat needs to be thinned out with turpentine oil and a thin layer needs to be applied with a brush in one direction. It lends a nice look to the final wood finish.

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