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

A:  I actually used Varathane after doing and extensive research online about different mate finish for hardwood floors and I’m very satisfied with the result. I highly recommend it. The product had very good reviews in others websites

A:  Depends on the sanding sealer, Eva, but you really shouldn't need to do that. You will still need 4 coats of the Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Floor Finish to make sure that your surface is fully protected. You'll have to allow each coat to try for 2 hrs but if your coating has dried more than 24 hrs, you'll need to sand lightly before recoating! - Rust-Oleum Product Support 1

A:  With proper surface prep and application, Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Floor Polyurethane will have a crystal clear finish. When applying over a painted surface, we do recommend applying in a test area first, since the polyurethane may react with the pigments found in some coatings and change in appearance. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  I used it with a Minwax stain that is oil based and had excellent results.

A:  Glad to lend a hand! Yes, Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-based Floor Finish Polyurethane can be applied over the Varathane Oil-based Stain as long as it is completely dry. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  We appreciate your interest, Rachel! Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Floor Finish Polyurethane is suitable for use on previously finished floors. You will want to ensure that the previous finish is clean, dry and free of wax, grease, oil, shellac, lacquer, mildew and polishes. Make sure to follow any prep instructions found on the label. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Didn’t like Bona- love Varathane

A:  We like the way you think, Valerie! Yes, Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Floor Finish Polyurethane is suitable for use on previously finished surfaces. The surface will need to be cleaned and sanded per the label instructions to ensure full adhesion. For full durability, we recommend a minimum of 4 coats. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Happy to help, Elle. Allow the Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-based Floor Finish Polyurethane to dry a minimum of 2 hours and before recoating. Keep in mind that lower temperatures and/or higher humidity may cause slower dry times. Recoat only when previous coats have dried clear and feel hard. If any coat has dried more than 24 hours, lightly sand before re-coating. A powder should develop when lightly sanded. A minimum of 4 coats is recommended to ensure the best protection. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  Glad to help out. Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-based Floor Finish Polyurethane is not suitable for use on cork flooring and will not be able to adhere or dry properly on that type of surface. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  Good question! For best adhesion of Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-based Floor Finish Polyurethane, the surface must be clean, dry and free of wax, grease, oil, shellac, lacquer, mildew, and polishes. For bare wood surfaces or on top of a wood stain, you can apply Rust-Oleum Varathane Sanding Sealer. https://www.homedepot.com/s/varathane%2520sanding%2520sealer?NCNI-5 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  I prefer shellac for the color tint benefit but if that's not important to you then any sealer should do fine. Shellac gives that rich traditional look.

A:  also going to say no. it's been a week and I am seeing all sorts of scratches from my dogs. I made sure to cut their nails before allowing them on it too. it's simply from them walking too, nothing crazy. I used a mix of two older leftover cans of Rustoluem water based polys (not even floor specific) in my kitchen and they are holding up better than this floor specific finish throughout the rest of my house- I don't understand.

A:  I would say no, I currently have this product on my floors and love it, but having tried various products that will hold up under having dogs in the house, there are none. The closes you can get would be to purchase flooring that has aluminium oxide in the finish and is done at the factory. The factory process is much different than applying a product with aluminium oxide on existing floors. This is one reason that people who have dogs are going to laminate products that hold up much better to the nails of dogs.

A:  We are here to help, Sam! Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Floor Polyurethane offers maximum scuff and scratch resistance with proper surface prep and application. To ensure the longevity, you will want to ensure that the surface is properly prepped and dry. A minimum of 4 coats are recommend and it is essential that you applied enough product per your square footage. Each gallon of this product has a recommended coverage of 400-500 square feet with a single coat. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3