Varathane 304588 Triple Thick Polyurethane Wood Finish, Matte, Quart

This polyurethane clear coat is outstanding! We have tuff weather here in Las Vegas, sun beats up my wooden work tables outside. Rain then rips the paint off of them.... UNLESS I top coat with a clear polyurethane like this one! It paints and spreads out quickly and smoothly. And best of all, its water based and soap and water clean up of the brushes and tools is quick and easy! Easy to clean!

I purchased Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane as part of my bloom recipe for acrylic paint pouring, and it has worked exceptionally well! If you’re into fluid art and Dutch pours, this is an excellent choice for cell creation, smooth flow, and a durable finish.✅ Pros for Paint Pouring:✔ Perfect Bloom Recipe Additive – Helps create lacing and cells when mixed properly.✔ Smooth, Glossy Finish – Enhances the vibrancy of colors and adds a professional shine.✔ Consistent Flow & Leveling – Allows paint to move effortlessly without breaking.✔ Non-Yellowing – Keeps whites and lighter colors true over time.⚠️ Things to Consider:⚠ Mixing Ratios Matter – Be precise when adding this to your pouring medium for optimal results.⚠ Drying Time – May require extended drying/curing time, depending on humidity and layer thickness.⚠ Ventilation Needed – Has a noticeable odor when wet, so proper airflow is recommended.💡 Final Thoughts:If you’re looking for a polyurethane that works well in bloom recipes, this is an excellent choice! It helps create stunning lacing, cells, and smooth finishes in acrylic pouring projects. Highly recommended for fluid artists who want professional-quality results.🔹 Would I Use It Again? Absolutely! This is now a staple in my paint pouring supplies

This is a great polyurethane. The only minor issue is the depth of wood grain change. All water based urethanes and coatings seem to have the problem, wiping solvent on shows deep, rich grain, wiping oil on shows even deeper 9hence the "French Polish"). The water based don't bring out the depth of color as much.After discovering the weaker grain visibility (which may be a bonus for some people and applications), I put down a coat of shellac sealer with a disposable cotton pad, which is alcohol based which brings out the grain very nicely and also dries quickly. Once the sealer is down, i put polyurethane over it and there are no incompatibility issues so I get the depth of an oiled finish with the ease of water cleanup, and the water cleanup is the most important aspect.The only issue I had with this was using it on damaged wood, the "Self Leveling" aspect seems to only go as far as brush stroke and not uneven grain. It carried the wavy grain all the way to the surface, so i needed to sand off that and then re-apply, using this as a filler. That project turned out acceptable so I say this is very easy to use. If I can do it, anybody can!

This was perfect for recoating. Good sheen and no lines when applied.

I like the hardness and durability of a single coat of this product. I have used it successfully to refinish worn sections of parque flooring and these areas have stood up well to continued foot traffic. Getting a nice smooth finish without brush marks is challenging and maybe impossible. It's self leveling to point but it is very different from conventional varnish in application.A relatively odorless product during use and no lingering odor when cured. It does clean up nicely with warm water and it's easy to care for your application tools after use. Paint thinner is is not needed and that saves money. It does build a durable coating quickly.

This is the best product i have used in a very long time, it's shiny, durable and went on so smooth.

It is thick and smooth, and the varnish isn’t bad either.

This is a great coat for wooden objects. I make wooden wavy flags and this makes them look amazing. Make sure you use a fine brush and use a thick first coat. It will sit and all the brush marks will level out. Do not go back over the spots for the best first coat results. It took me several flags to get the discipline to hold back on second and third brush strokes. Good coverage and dries clear.