250281 Water-Based Ultimate Spar Urethane Spray, 11.25 oz, Satin

Ok, this product became one of my favorite, but not for the original intended use. I wanted to clear coat some counter tops in my sailboat, and wanted some UV resistance because you know, it's a boat, in Florida. However, as a clear coat on a very light uniform plastic surface (doesn't absorb the product) it was impossible to get rid if very tiny, hard to see (but still there) brush strokes). Most of the time the brush strokes weren't visible, but depending on the light, they would appear and I didn't like that. HOWEVER: I then tried the product on wood, and there was not the slightest brush stroke. PERFECT. Also, I love that it is indeed crystal clear and doesn't alter the color of the wood. I ended up using it on my teak and holly sole inside the boat, despite the fact that it is not recommended for flooring, for several reasons: - it is VERY EASY to apply. - it dries INSANELY FAST, at least in Florida. I could re-coat every 5 minutes. - no sanding required - doesn't alter the color of the wood, but beautifully enhances the grain (like when the wood is wet). - seals the wood / waterproofs the wood - doesn't yellow the holly wood (originally white) like teak oil or varnish or other clear coat would. The result is fantastic, took me less than 1 hour for a 30 foot boat, and can be redone anytime easily and quickly if needed. So who cares if it doesn't last 10 years, it is cheap, fast, easy, looks great, and requires no maintenance, no sanding, no mess when re-applying in the future, while protecting my teak&holly sole well. I highly recommend this to any boater who doesn't want to spend a week on varnishing or coating the sole and wants an easy 100% guaranteed perfect result (no strokes, no bubbles, no issues, apply right off the can as you want with a foam brush you CANT GET IT WRONG. LOVE IT.

Finally a product I can use outdoors that actually does what it says! I do a lot of birdhouses and Christmas decor for outdoors, and often use white paint. Others claim they do not yellow or discolor the paint, but this Varathane 250241H Ultimate water based actually works like it claims! I used it on a birdhouse and a fence peaked for outside that has a lot of white and it did not discolor at all. Also quick drying and got all three Coates on in one day😁 super happy and highly recommend!

Very easy to apply and looks great. Works really well on eastern red cedar because it keeps the natural wood grain without turning it dark like oil based versions do.

Thicker liquid than expected, application was easy and was able to rinse off brushes with water no problem. Dried finish was as expected.

not as bright as i hoped

This is the worse clear coat I ever use after applications white spots left on the stained wood white bubbles I never se so bad water base product I do not recommend I try brush and spray came same BS never again

DO NOT SHAKE. Shaking will create bubbles in the finish. This is a great product don’t be surprised it looks white for a few seconds it settles out and dries don’t over brush it let it dry two hours no need to sand for the next coats Four coats will make a smooth clear matte or gloss depending on which product finish that will make you happy for years to come Be sure to read all the directions on the can. The people who gave it bad reviews obviously didn’t read the directions.

The paint itself is fine. The spray is horrible; sputtering globs most of the time. I had to brush out after spraying. What's the point??

Easy to use, brush or roller leaves bright clear and smooth finish.

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I've used other varathane finishes before that - in retrospect - really sucked compared to this! It dries to the touch SO fast, and within a couple of hours I can touch the object (in this case i'm clear-coating some corbels for outdoor use) and it doesn't feel soft or tacky at all! Other varathane clear coats I've used, it took months to stop feeling tacky/completely harden. I'm converted! Urethane is hands down superior to polyurethane! I love that it's water-based - the fumes aren't bad at all. Being a urethane it dries/cures super fast and is more flexible/reliable with extreme variations in temp. UV protection..what more could you ask for? I'm glad I went with the satin as opposed to gloss, as it's definitely a preferable finish for my needs. It's just ever so slightly glossy. It's a large can and I barely used any for my cobels, so I'll definitely be using this on a couple of small furniture pieces I was going to refinish!

This product is great. 5 star great. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars is because the delivery person threw it on our porch and dented it. I use it to seal acrylic and mixed media art.