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Customer Reviews for Varathane 1-qt.Clear Satin 275 VOC Oil-Based Exterior Spar Urethane (2-Pack)

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Model #242183H

  • Gives the protection of spar varnish on exterior wood surfaces
  • Provides superior resistance to moisture and harmful UV rays
  • Durable satin shine deepens its amber glow over time

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  • 4.4
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  • 82% recommend this product
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Used this on the table that i built
I have used this product before and it always works very well
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Great oil based clear coat...
Great oil based clear coat
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Applied this product to exterior stained pine. Used three...
Applied this product to exterior stained pine. Used three coats as directed and it turned out beautifully. Will definitely use again in the future.
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easy flow and smooth finish - will be purchasing more...
easy flow and smooth finish - will be purchasing more for front deck
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Beautiful scheen on my wood gate....
Beautiful scheen on my wood gate.
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Really liked it it took a little longer to dry...
Really liked it it took a little longer to dry but it could’ve been the weather
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Varathane Coating over wood doors
This coating went on smoothly and dried to a clear satin finish on mahogany doors. Excellent material, I used a brush to apply it. Dried over night. It had a distinctive odor, smelled like mothballs, but that was gone by the next day. I would use it again without question.
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This is a excellent product!...
This is a excellent product!
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    Very disappointing - Clear Satin doesn't mean Clear
    I used this product on a gray opaque stain as per directions. The finish is not clear as expected by the label, it has a yellow tint. While I suppose this may look nice when used over a natural wood stain, it ruined the appearance of the table that I was refinishing. Very disappointing that the "CLEAR" Satin label is not at all a clear finish. I realized by reading additional reviews (after applying the product) that others have found this same problem and the manufacturer is aware. What I don't understand is why the manufacturer doesn't take action and change the label!
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    Response from Rust-OleumSupportSep 25, 2020
    We appreciate your feedback! Rust-Oleum Oil-Based Spar Urethane will have a transparent finish when properly applied, however since it is an oil-based wood finish it will have a warm, golden tone to it. If wanting a crystal clear finish, we recommend Rust-Oleum Water-Based Spar Urethane instead. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Clear-Satin-Water-Based-Outdoor-Spar-Urethane-2-Pack-250241H/202057149
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      Its soft. Unlike true oil based polyurethane that gets a...
      Its soft. Unlike true oil based polyurethane that gets a tough hide...this Spar Poly is more like Spar Varnish.
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      Easy to use. Difficult to clean up.
      Easy to use. Difficult to clean up.
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      Bought this Urethane for a park bench that I had refinished. Very easy to apply, dries quickly a...
      Bought this Urethane for a park bench that I had refinished. Very easy to apply, dries quickly and sanded between #2 & #3 coats. The finish is a nice satin which really lets the stained wood grain come through. Easy cleanup between coats with paint thinner.
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      This product is not clear. Shows a yellow tinge...
      This product is not clear. Shows a yellow tinge over white.
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      Response from Rust-OleumSupportAug 10, 2017
      Thank you for sharing your experience with Rust-Oleum Varathane Oil-Based Spar Urethane. It is important to keep in mind that since this product is an oil-based coating, it does have a warm, golden glow over the surface. If looking for a crystal clear finish, we recommend Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Spar Urethane for your next project!
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      It brings out the color of the wood and keeps...
      It brings out the color of the wood and keeps it from changing color for years to come, I always use it on Redwood.
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      Very smooth to apply with no bubbles. Just ordered two...
      Very smooth to apply with no bubbles. Just ordered two more quarts.
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      Superior Outdoor & Indoors
      This spar urethae will outlast any coated polyurethane you would put on an outdoor piece of furniture so why not use it for some interior pieces as well if you have kids then COAT THIS!
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        Shinier than expected. And didn't "flatten out" as smoothly...
        Shinier than expected. And didn't "flatten out" as smoothly as the sales associate suggested it would.
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        Response from Rust-OleumSupportApr 25, 2017
        Thank you for your feedback, Greg! Rust-Oleum Varathane Oil-Based Exterior Spar Urethane is available in three different sheens, with Satin being the more flat of the three. Please keep in mind that Satin finishes still have some gloss to it. To help ensure an even finish we do recommend thoroughly stirring the product before use and as well as during your application. Rustoleum
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        went on nice and easy on raw. took two coats but second coat went on real nice and a nice protect...
        went on nice and easy on raw. took two coats but second coat went on real nice and a nice protective coat is the finished product.
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        Good quality product I have used for many years. Sadly I needed three quarts and the store only h...
        Good quality product I have used for many years. Sadly I needed three quarts and the store only had one.
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        Exterior Urethane
        The product can says the urethane is clear, but it gives a noticeable yellow tint to whatever you put it on. We put it on a white background and ended up with a light yellow planter box.
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        Response from Rust-OleumSupportSep 30, 2016
        Ouch! Typically, Oil-Based finishes will impart a warm, honey glow or tone to the surface it is being applied to. For this reason, we caution when using Rust-Oleum Varathane Spar Urethane over white or light paints that it could cause discoloration. Rustoleum
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        GREAT EXTERIOR OIL-BASED FINISH
        I've used this before. Good product, great waterproof finish.
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        I absolutely love the results I got from the product. It ws very easy to get a smooth clean application with the product.
        This product was just the ticket for the finish I was looking for on the barnwood end tables I made. I really liked the ease of application with a brush.
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