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1 Gal. Clear Matte Water Based Interior Polyurethane (2-Pack)

Contains 2 gallons ($60.29 /gallon)
$120.57 /case
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  • Durable polyurethane for interior wood floors with no odor
  • Self leveling floor poly dries fast, protects high traffic areas
  • Easy to use, non yellowing floor finish covers up to 500 sq. ft.
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About This Product

Varathane 1 gal. Clear Matte Water Based Interior Polyurethane (2 Pack) is high-performance polyurethane formulated with patented Aluminum Oxide nano-technology for durable, long lasting protection. Low odor, self-leveling formula provides superior scuff, scratch and stain resistance. Designed to enhance the natural beauty of wood.

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Product Information

Internet # 205926960

Model # 286820

Store SKU # 1001294264

Specifications

Dimensions

Container Size

1 Gallon

Coverage Area (sq. ft.)

500 sq ft

Details

Application

Shellac, Lacquer & Polyurethane

Application Method

Brush

Base Material

Water Based

Coating Product Category

Waterproofer/Sealer

Color Family

Clear

Dry to Touch (min.)

60 min

Interior/Exterior

Interior

Number of coats recommended

2

Number per Package

2

Paint/Stain Clean Up

Soap & Water

Paint/Stain Features

Sealer

Product Form

Liquid

Returnable

90-Day

Sheen

Flat/Matte

Substrate Condition

Bare Wood, Finished Wood, Old/Reclaimed Wood, Stained Wood, Unfinished Wood

Surface Material Use

Wood

Time before recoating (hours)

4

Transparency

Clear

Vertical/Horizontal

Vertical / Horizontal

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Satisfaction guaranteed for full refund of purchase price

Questions & Answers

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Q:Would one coat be enough
by|Jan 4, 2024
1 Answer
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A:  Thank you for reaching out, Jeff. For the best results and most durability we recommend applying a minimum of 4 coats of Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Floor Finish. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

by|Jan 4, 2024
    caret
    Q:Is it necessary to sand between each coat?
    by|Jan 4, 2024
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    A:  Thank you for reaching out, Jeff. While it is not necessary to sand between coats of Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Polyurethane we recommend lightly sanding if the previous coat has dried more than 24 hours. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

    by|Jan 4, 2024
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      Q:Can I apply with a roller?
      by|Jan 4, 2024
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      A:  Hi Jeff, we do not recommend applying our polyurethane finishes with a roller, since this may create lap marks, bubbles, or apply the coating too heavily. Instead, our Varathane Floor Finish Applicator may be used for large, flat surfaces to improve the ease of application: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-10-in-Waterborne-Floor-Finish-Applicator-6-Pack-989751/204818709 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2

      by|Jan 6, 2024
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        Q:Does outside temperature and humidity affect drying time indoors?
        by|Oct 17, 2023
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        A:  Happy to clear things up, Ronn! If applying Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Ultimate Polyurethane indoors, you will want to ensure that your interior temperatures and humidity levels are within the recommended levels. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

        by|Oct 17, 2023
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          Customer Reviews

          4.5 out of 5

          • 4.5 out of 78 reviews
          • 72% recommend this product
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          Used it to seal my hardwood floor looks great!
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          Made my old floors look new again!
          I just a did a topcoat refresh (did not sand down to bare wood or stain). And yet, this made my 70 year old floors look new again! I was worried my poor workmanship would show in the final result, but this product is very forgiving— you can’t even see where I messed up! Just be sure to go with the grain. So happy with how my floors turned out. The photos show before (left) and after (right).
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            Nice, but Disappointed Overall
            I appreciated that it was low odor, the sheen is great, and it looks really nice in spots, but there's several splotchy light spots and it is already showing scratches a week after finishing them. I have used Varathane water based finish in the past without any issues on my dining room table, kitchen cabinets, and other floors (not even the floor specific kind) It's very frustrating after taking a lot of time, effort, and money to refinish my floors only to have them turn out less than good.
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            Response from Rust-OleumSupportSep 14, 2020
            That is not what we like to hear, Nick! We need to know a bit more about the application, such as the amount used, number of coats, and square footage to get to the bottom of this. If the floor finish is scratching easily, the film thickness may be too thin, in which case an additional coat may be needed to achieve the expected durability. We recommend a minimum of 4 coats when applying our Varathane Floor Finish Polyurethane, at a rate of 400 ft² per gallon, per coat. Please give us a call at 800-901-0411, we will be happy to help! - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2 Rustoleum
              1 found this review helpful
              I waited 1 year to finish my floors in my house in the bahamas. I installed beautiful Brazilian w...
              I waited 1 year to finish my floors in my house in the bahamas. I installed beautiful Brazilian walnut floors. We carefully finished the floors with 4 coats 24 hours apart of this product. Spent $900 plus shipping to the bahamas plus Labor for the application with a brush. Spoke with manufacturer specialist prior to putting in floors. Beautiful upon finish. Moved in... covered every piece of furniture with felt. EXTREMELY CAREFUL... and in 3 weeks of use with 2 -60 year olds .. my floors are an embarrassing mess. Scratches with vacuum , laundry basket, Or even just a case of sodas slightly moved on floor. I’m so sad and unhappy. I have no idea how to fix this horrible mess. I took so much time discussing with company reps the right product and it’s just horrible. Do not use this product.
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              Response from Rust-OleumSupportApr 20, 2020
              Something is amiss here! When applied to the recommended thickness, and fully cured, our Varathane Water-Based Floor Finish Polyurethane provides an extremely durable finish, and will not scratch. We need to learn more about the issues described to get to the bottom of this. Please give us a call at 800-901-0411, we want to try to make things right. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2 Rustoleum
                We bought an old house we were renovating and the floors needed re-do. We have natural red oak ha...
                We bought an old house we were renovating and the floors needed re-do. We have natural red oak hard wood floors that were having quite a bit of scratches , water marks and a couple dark spots that looked like a damage from extreme heat or a heating equipment. We were told that matte finish will hide imperfections. I was a bit skeptical about the quality of refinish we can achieve considering the condition of the floor . However we decided to give it a shot - we used Varatane matte finish and the outcome was amazing- the floors look like new -it has a nice shine to it but not glossy . It’s perfect . I highly recommend this product for old floors that has a lot of wear damage. I used 2 gallons for about 500 sf of floor and 12 steps and I put 4 coats waiting 2 hrs in between. No sanding between coats
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                1 found this review helpful
                Used on approx 600sf of unfinished hardwood floor over the weekend and love the result. Applied 4...
                Used on approx 600sf of unfinished hardwood floor over the weekend and love the result. Applied 4 coats.
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                  3 found this review helpful
                  So far, this has been a fantastic product - wish they carried it in store 1 gallon at a time! Ea...
                  So far, this has been a fantastic product - wish they carried it in store 1 gallon at a time! Easy to apply, easy clean up, down not alter hue of our wide plank white oak floors but did darken a little. It also helped enhance richness of wood grain. We applied to 2500+ sf and this product was a life saver. We applied over oil UV finish that did nothing to resist stains - prior to this finish, water did not bead. So happy to find tough, water based finish in matte.
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                  4 found this review helpful
                  Goes on nicely, and dries smooth. The low sheen is great for large areas where you don't want to ...
                  Goes on nicely, and dries smooth. The low sheen is great for large areas where you don't want to much "sheen". Satin carries about a 27 degree sheen, and this one is about a 17 degree sheen. Not dead flat, but just a nice low sheen. Highly recommend.
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                  9 found this review helpful
                  I absolutely love this finish. I wish they sold it in stores. I have done all my floors and even ...
                  I absolutely love this finish. I wish they sold it in stores. I have done all my floors and even some furniture with this. I highly recommend this product.
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