Is varathane Professional clear finish water based?
About Varathane Professional Clear Finish Get the highest-possible finish clarity— in a water base—with Varathane® Professional Clear Finish. Designed to let wood’s natural beauty shine through, this formula provides maximum scratch and stain resistance on indoor furniture, doors, etc.
How long does varathane clear finish take to dry?
Dry and recoat times are based on 70°F and 50% relative humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. Dries to the touch in 1-2 hours and can be recoated in 4 hours. It is fully cured in 72 hours.
What is oil-based varathane?
Varathane® Premium Polyurethane Oil-Based Wood Finish is specially developed to let wood’s natural beauty show through with the highest clarity over other oil-based polyurethanes. Our premium oil-based finish gives wood a rich, golden glow that deepens with warmth over time.
What is the difference between polyurethane and varathane?
The key difference between polyurethane urethane and varathane is that polyurethane is a polymer material and urethane is the linkage between the monomers of the polyurethane polymer, whereas varathane is a type of wood stain.
Who makes varathane?
Rust-Oleum
Varathane, a Rust-Oleum brand, has been a wood care category leader for 60 years. With trusted quality since 1958 and a history of innovation, Varathane stains and polyurethane topcoats are valued for their fast dry times, greater coverage, on-trend colors and ease of use.
What is varathane Diamond Wood Finish?
Varathane Premium Diamond Wood Finish is specifically developed to enhance the natural beauty of wood while providing the best scratch and stain resistance available. Over twice as durable as traditional wood finishes. It has the fastest dry time of any water-based polyurethane and is self-leveling to save you time.
Does varathane stain need a top coat?
This innovative formula is designed to create rich one coat coverage with one hour dry time. No wood conditioner is required. Top coat your project with Varathane Polyurethane for long-term protection and durability.
Is oil based or water based polyurethane better?
1. Oil based polyurethane looks better. It has a more depth – both in color and shine and it looks the way we expect hardwood to look. Water based polyurethane has both a duller color and a duller finish.
Which is better oil based or water based varnish?
Durability. Oil-based polyurethane is more durable than his water-based alternative since it contains a significant amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Those chemicals make the finish tougher and allow it to last longer.
How long does oil-based varathane take to dry?
Dries to the touch in 1-2 hours, dries to handle in 2 hours and can be recoated in 2 hours. Allow Varathane Premium Wood Stains to dry for 8 hours when applying an oil-based finish or 24 hours before applying a water-based finish.