Questions and Answers for Varathane 1 Gal. Clear Matte Water Based Interior Polyurethane (2-Pack)

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

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

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

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

A:  Thank you for reaching out! We recommend applying in a test area first to ensure compatibility with Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Floor Finish Polyurethane, especially if the surface already has a finish on it. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Thanks for reaching out. Varathane Water Based Polyurethane cannot be applied to any floors, it is not formulated to support foot traffic. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

A:  Happy to help, Keri. Varathane Water Based Floor Finish Polyurethane has practical coverage of 400-500 sq. ft. per gallon, a minimum of 4 coats are required. Apply using a good quality, synthetic bristle brush, foam brush or applicator. Allow finish to dry a minimum of 2 hours and then recoat. Lower temperatures and/or higher humidity may cause slower dry times. Recoat only when previous coats have dried clear and feel hard. Multiple coats are required to produce a hard, durable floor. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

A:  Great question, John! Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Polyurethane for Floors can be applied with a good quality, synthetic bristle brush, foam brush or applicator. For the larger areas, we recommend using an applicator for water-based floor polyurethanes to help prevent lap marks. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3