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title: "Varathane Water-Based Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane | Interior Wood Protection | Fast Dry Time | Easy Clean Up | Satin | Quart"
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# Easy soap & water cleanup Dries to touch in 30 mins Superior scratch & stain resistance Varathane Water-Based Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane | Interior Wood Protection | Fast Dry Time | Easy Clean Up | Satin | Quart

**Brand:** varathane
**Price:** Bs.727
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Protect your wood, perfect your space—fast, flawless, forever.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Varathane Water-Based Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane | Interior Wood Protection | Fast Dry Time | Easy Clean Up | Satin | Quart by varathane
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.727 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- varathane enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted varathane brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Cleanup:** Water-based formula cleans easily with soap and water—no harsh chemicals needed.
- • **Ultra-Fast Dry Time:** Touch dry in just 30 minutes—get back to your day faster.
- • **Versatile Interior Use:** Perfect for furniture, cabinets, trim, and even pet-safe surfaces.
- • **Long-Lasting Protection:** Durable stain and scratch resistance keeps interiors looking flawless longer.
- • **Crystal Clear Satin Finish:** Showcases natural wood beauty with a smooth, elegant sheen.

## Overview

Varathane Water-Based Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane delivers a fast-drying, durable satin finish that protects interior wood surfaces from stains and scratches. Its water-based formula ensures easy soap-and-water cleanup while preserving the natural beauty of wood with exceptional clarity. Ideal for furniture, cabinets, trim, and pet-safe projects, it covers up to 125 sq. ft. per quart and recoats in just 2 hours, making it the go-to choice for professionals and DIYers seeking lasting, hassle-free wood protection.

## Description

Product Description Varathane Ultimate Water Based Polyurethane is a crystal clear protective layer for interior wood surfaces. Maximum scratch and stain resistance protect the surface from damage to preserve the color and quality over time. Ultra fast drying and easy soap and water clean up saves time and hassle. From the Manufacturer Varathane Crystal Clear Water-Based Polyurethane is specially developed to let wood’s natural beauty show through with the highest clarity over other water-based polyurethanes. Varathane provides outstanding scratch and stain resistance to keep your interior wood projects looking great longer.

Review: great for floors, for drawers and shelving, and for animal cages - I have used this varnish for several applications, three of which I'll describe here. I've been varnishing my rat cage with this stuff for 20 years. I made the cage myself out of an unfinished pine bookcase to which I attached pine-framed screen doors. I originally got the varnish on the suggestion of a Home Depot associate who said that it was non-toxic when dry, which is essential for small animals who would be sleeping on the varnish and who like to chew things. This varnish takes some heavy punishment. Although my rats use litterboxes, as soon as the boxes are a bit dirty they start using the corners of the cage instead. That means that there is often urine (and all sorts of foods, from fruit to oatmeal to gravy) drying on and sticking to the varnish. This is not a problem for the varnish: it cleans right up with water and a damp paper towel. But to really clean the cage, I spray isopropyl alcohol on it every five to seven days and scrub with a towel. After about 2 or 3 years of this abuse, the varnish starts to wear thin in places and needs recoating. I never follow the directions, which say that I have to sand the existing varnish before recoating. I just thoroughly clean and dry the shelves and then paint on a couple more coats. I have never had the varnish flake or scratch under these conditions. I live in a very old house whose demise is imminent, so remodeling is always on-demand and slap-dash. Recently I had to get rid of some old carpet. In one room, the floor was literally nothing but bare plywood with lots of paint drips and plaster from earlier room remodeling. In the other room, there was a pretty parquet wood floor, which had been ruined by a VERY thorough application of carpet glue in ridges about 1/6in to 1/8in high. The house is not going to be standing much longer, so to get through the remaining 3 years I decided to use polyurethane--it was good enough for the rats, so why not for me? Last year, for the first room with plywood, I mostly followed the directions, which say to use a brush and make small strokes. This is supposed to avoid bubbling. I applied two coats without sanding in between. The results were outstanding: the splashes of paint and plaster on dark plywood under the high-gloss varnish give the room a sort of shabby industrial chic. I've single-handedly scooted the heavy (high efficiency) washing machine back and forth several times over the varnish and it didn't scratch, even in the places with raised blobs of paint or plaster underneath. It's been a year and even the high traffic spots between doors and the areas that get year-round sun look like they were just painted. This year I had to uncover that parquet floor with the glue on it. This room gets much less traffic (bedroom), so I cared a lot less about the paint bubbling. And I was in a big hurry to get it done. Painting a floor with a brush is not my idea of a fun home project. I decided to do what is absolutely forbidden by the instructions: use a foam roller to apply the varnish, right over the lines of glue, and over the mysterious 7-inch-wide bands of duct tape that ran across middle of the room. (Did not want to find out what was under that tape!) Because the glue lines were so high, I put down 4 coats of this very thin polyurethane varnish instead of just 2, so that I could more easily dust-mop the room. Again, fabulous results. I cannot find a single bubble in the paint, despite having hurriedly used a roller for all 4 coats. The varnish is adhering just fine to the duct tape; I think the tape will peel up before the varnish comes off it. The rough, scratchy ridges of glue are now smooth and comfortable to walk on. I like to think of the glue as a feature: no-slip flooring for when I wear slippery socks. I really liked using the roller to apply the paint. It's easy to see where you've just painted because the roller makes a much cloudier application than a brush, but still dries crystal clear. I care for my flooring much better than the rats care for theirs, so by the time this varnish starts to show wear, this house will have been demolished. The third application for this varnish is as a top coating over primer. On built-in shelving and inside drawers in this house, I have applied Kilz white mold-inhibiting primer, because a roof leak caused a mold problem. After fixing the roof, I spray treated all the drawers with a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and grapeseed extract, then applied Kilz primer. I would have been happy to leave it at that, but primer is a terrible surface to deal with, sort of powdery in texture, impossible to slide anything like clothing on it. I haven't found any normal paints to be good for shelving, probably due to the humidity in this region--everything sticks to the paint and it gets peeled off the shelves. So, given the great results with the rat cage, I decided to try varathane. On top of the single coat of Kilz, I applied a single coat of varathane. All problems solved. The mold has not returned after 6 years, and the surfaces of the drawers and shelves are still shiny and slick. EXCELLENT product.
Review: Perfect Matte Finish - Amazing product, amazing results! I recently refinished a coffee table with a matte finish paint and did not want a semi-gloss, eggshell or satin finish. It took some time to find this, but I am ecstatic with it! It was super easy to apply, dried quickly and looks great.

## Features

- Protects indoor wood surfaces such as furniture, windows, cabinets, trim and more
- Water based formula dries fast and cleans up with soap and water
- Dries to the touch in 30 minutes with coverage up to 125 sq. ft., recoat after 2 hours
- Durable formula provides outstanding stain and scratch resistance with excellent clarity
- Satin finish provides a classic and natural look

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000BZX0Q0 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,509 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish |
| Color | Satin |
| Coverage | 125 sq. ft. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,606) |
| Date First Available | May 14, 2006 |
| Finish | Satin |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00026748200243 |
| Included Components | 1-Quart Wood Finish |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Item model number | 200241H |
| Liquid Volume | 946 Milliliters |
| Manufacturer | Rust-Oleum |
| Part Number | 200241H |
| Pattern | Brush |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 5 inches |
| Shape | Triangle |
| Size | 1 Quart (Pack of 1) |
| Style | Satin |
| UPC | 359627356022 026748200243 |
| Usage | Inside |
| Warranty Description | Satisfaction Guaranteed |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Varathane
- **Finish Type:** Satin
- **Item Weight:** 1 Kilograms
- **Material:** water based
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** interior

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I just chalk painted a desk for my daughter and I want to seal it.  Will this turn the white chalk paint yellow?**
A: When painting wood white with chalk paint, especially on bare wood or after sanding down original top coat, primer needs to be applied first. The natural tannins in the wood will come through causing the yellow color to come through once the paint is sealed with a top coat.

**Q: Will this turn chalk painted furniture yellow? What do you use to apply it? I would like as flawless look.**
A: It did not make my white chalk painted furniture turn yellow. I used a small sponge type roller and rolled on 2 coats. Turned out really well.  If you look at my review and pictures, you'll see more info.

**Q: Has anyone used this over imitation silver leaf?**
A: I have done a table with aluminum leaf, and used polyurethane (satin) to seal it. It worked well, and I have had no complaints after 1+years.

**Q: I am buying a painted kitchen table with 4 chairs. latex paint. need to protect. design can't be sanded. can i use this without sanding between coats.**
A: Yes, you can definitely out four or five or more coats in your table with this with no sanding whatsoever. Do not try to reapply another layer without having had the previous layer dry. Gives great protection and you can do this in the house...no nasty smell as it is water based. Can even use iver chalk paint to seal it instead of wax.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great for floors, for drawers and shelving, and for animal cages
*by C***O on July 8, 2014*

I have used this varnish for several applications, three of which I'll describe here. I've been varnishing my rat cage with this stuff for 20 years. I made the cage myself out of an unfinished pine bookcase to which I attached pine-framed screen doors. I originally got the varnish on the suggestion of a Home Depot associate who said that it was non-toxic when dry, which is essential for small animals who would be sleeping on the varnish and who like to chew things. This varnish takes some heavy punishment. Although my rats use litterboxes, as soon as the boxes are a bit dirty they start using the corners of the cage instead. That means that there is often urine (and all sorts of foods, from fruit to oatmeal to gravy) drying on and sticking to the varnish. This is not a problem for the varnish: it cleans right up with water and a damp paper towel. But to really clean the cage, I spray isopropyl alcohol on it every five to seven days and scrub with a towel. After about 2 or 3 years of this abuse, the varnish starts to wear thin in places and needs recoating. I never follow the directions, which say that I have to sand the existing varnish before recoating. I just thoroughly clean and dry the shelves and then paint on a couple more coats. I have never had the varnish flake or scratch under these conditions. I live in a very old house whose demise is imminent, so remodeling is always on-demand and slap-dash. Recently I had to get rid of some old carpet. In one room, the floor was literally nothing but bare plywood with lots of paint drips and plaster from earlier room remodeling. In the other room, there was a pretty parquet wood floor, which had been ruined by a VERY thorough application of carpet glue in ridges about 1/6in to 1/8in high. The house is not going to be standing much longer, so to get through the remaining 3 years I decided to use polyurethane--it was good enough for the rats, so why not for me? Last year, for the first room with plywood, I mostly followed the directions, which say to use a brush and make small strokes. This is supposed to avoid bubbling. I applied two coats without sanding in between. The results were outstanding: the splashes of paint and plaster on dark plywood under the high-gloss varnish give the room a sort of shabby industrial chic. I've single-handedly scooted the heavy (high efficiency) washing machine back and forth several times over the varnish and it didn't scratch, even in the places with raised blobs of paint or plaster underneath. It's been a year and even the high traffic spots between doors and the areas that get year-round sun look like they were just painted. This year I had to uncover that parquet floor with the glue on it. This room gets much less traffic (bedroom), so I cared a lot less about the paint bubbling. And I was in a big hurry to get it done. Painting a floor with a brush is not my idea of a fun home project. I decided to do what is absolutely forbidden by the instructions: use a foam roller to apply the varnish, right over the lines of glue, and over the mysterious 7-inch-wide bands of duct tape that ran across middle of the room. (Did not want to find out what was under that tape!) Because the glue lines were so high, I put down 4 coats of this very thin polyurethane varnish instead of just 2, so that I could more easily dust-mop the room. Again, fabulous results. I cannot find a single bubble in the paint, despite having hurriedly used a roller for all 4 coats. The varnish is adhering just fine to the duct tape; I think the tape will peel up before the varnish comes off it. The rough, scratchy ridges of glue are now smooth and comfortable to walk on. I like to think of the glue as a feature: no-slip flooring for when I wear slippery socks. I really liked using the roller to apply the paint. It's easy to see where you've just painted because the roller makes a much cloudier application than a brush, but still dries crystal clear. I care for my flooring much better than the rats care for theirs, so by the time this varnish starts to show wear, this house will have been demolished. The third application for this varnish is as a top coating over primer. On built-in shelving and inside drawers in this house, I have applied Kilz white mold-inhibiting primer, because a roof leak caused a mold problem. After fixing the roof, I spray treated all the drawers with a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and grapeseed extract, then applied Kilz primer. I would have been happy to leave it at that, but primer is a terrible surface to deal with, sort of powdery in texture, impossible to slide anything like clothing on it. I haven't found any normal paints to be good for shelving, probably due to the humidity in this region--everything sticks to the paint and it gets peeled off the shelves. So, given the great results with the rat cage, I decided to try varathane. On top of the single coat of Kilz, I applied a single coat of varathane. All problems solved. The mold has not returned after 6 years, and the surfaces of the drawers and shelves are still shiny and slick. EXCELLENT product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Matte Finish
*by E***G on October 30, 2025*

Amazing product, amazing results! I recently refinished a coffee table with a matte finish paint and did not want a semi-gloss, eggshell or satin finish. It took some time to find this, but I am ecstatic with it! It was super easy to apply, dried quickly and looks great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our go to polyurethane
*by A***R on December 6, 2025*

My husband refinishes furniture and this is his go to polyurethane. It's water based so it doesn't discolor the furniture. It's easy to use and dries quickly. A great product. The price of this keeps going up. So finding this on discount was great.

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