Can Varathane be used as a stain?
For long-lasting protection, apply a Varathane polyurethane top coat. For long-lasting protection and durability, top with a Varathane® Polyurethane. Varathane Classic Interior Wood Stain provides a rich, natural color that beautifully enhances the wood grain.
How do you use Rust Oleum Varathane stain?
Cut your application time in half with Rust-Oleum® Varathane® One Step Stain & Polyurethane. This exclusive, water-based formula provides deep, rich color and Varathane’s® renowned polyurethane finish—plus low odor, fast dry time and easy water clean-up. Prepare bare wood for staining by sanding in the direction of the grain.
What is the best top coat for Varathane?
For long-lasting protection, apply a Varathane polyurethane top coat. For long-lasting protection and durability, top with a Varathane® Polyurethane.
Is varathane wood stain water based or oil based?
Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stains are an innovative, oil-based formula that creates rich color with one coat and a one hour dry time. It's a premium high performance stain, enhanced with nano pigments and soya oil for exceptional color clarity. No wood conditioner required.
Is varathane stain and poly water or oil based?
About Stain & Poly Water-Based Cut your application time in half with Rust-Oleum® Varathane® One Step Stain & Polyurethane. This exclusive, water-based formula provides deep, rich color and Varathane's® renowned polyurethane finish—plus low odor, fast dry time and easy water clean-up.
Is varathane oil or water?
Varathane Classic Oil Based Stain is a traditional oil based stain that is great for larger surfaces and advanced woodworking. The slower dry time allows you to layer coats and customize the look with expert color control. All wood stains are designed to bring out the natural beauty, color and depth of wood.
What kind of stain is varathane?
About Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain Bring out the beauty of natural wood—lightning fast—with Rust-Oleum® Varathane® Fast Dry Wood Stain. This high-performance stain features nano pigments, which intensify color clarity and highlight wood grain, delivering the perfect shade in just one coat.
Is there a difference between polyurethane and varathane?
The key difference between polyurethane urethane and varathane is that polyurethane is a polymer material and urethane is the linkage between the monomers of the polyurethane polymer, whereas varathane is a type of wood stain.
What is the difference between varathane premium and classic wood stain?
Varathane classic is a great and very cost-effective stain, while Varathane Premium provides a faster drying and better coverage approach. Just one quart of the premium stain will cover nearly 275 sqft with ease.
What base is varathane stain?
Varathane Classic Premium Water-Based Wood Stain Clear Tint Base - Tintable to 47 Colours, 858 mL.
How do you tell if a finish is water based or oil based?
COLOR: Oil-based poly has an amber hue, whereas water based poly is clear. An oil based polyurethane will continue to amber and darken over time, while water-based poly will remain clear for the lifetime of the hardwood floor.
What is the main disadvantage of using water based polyurethane?
Cons of Water-Based Polyurethane Expensive cost. Requires more coats. Scratches easier due to it hardness.
Does varathane stain need to be sealed?
Finish the wood with a clear top coat to protect it from damage. After the new stain has finished drying, seal it in. Polyurethane and lacquer are both water-resistant and good for finishing unsealed wood surfaces.
Do you need to seal varathane wood stain?
1:132:09How to Apply Varathane Ultimate Wood Stain - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis will only take one hour in just a few hours you can stain an entire project. Now you're readyMoreThis will only take one hour in just a few hours you can stain an entire project. Now you're ready to seal in the color and protect the wood with a few coats of polyurethane.
Is varathane stain waterproof?
Does staining wood make it waterproof? No, the stain just gives the wood its color. It doesn't provide much (if any) water or scratch protection.
How do you tell if stain is oil or water based?
The test to determine whether your paint is oil-based or water-based is pretty easy. Simply put some methylated spirits on a rag and wipe at a small section of your wall. If the cloth is stained with the wall colour, it is water-based.
Should I use oil based or water based stain?
Water-based stains require a little more time and effort than oils, but it pays off with significantly greater durability. Oil based stains are easy to apply and take less effort, but they will not last nearly as long as a water based stain.
What is varathane Poly stain?
Varathane Interior Poly+ Stain provides a fast and simple solution to stain and protect wood in just one step. Stain and polyurethane is a time-saver that provides a rich color and polyurethane in one product allowing projects to be finished quickly.
What's better water based or oil based polyurethane?
Oil based used to be unquestionably more durable. Today though, water based polyurethane has evolved with better formulations that are equally durable as oil based polyurethane. High quality water based polyurethanes is considered by many homeowners & flooring professionals to be equally durable.
About Stain & Poly Water-Based
Cut your application time in half with Rust-Oleum® Varathane® One Step Stain & Polyurethane. This exclusive, water-based formula provides deep, rich color and Varathane’s® renowned polyurethane finish—plus low odor, fast dry time and easy water clean-up.
For Best Results
Prepare bare wood for staining by sanding in the direction of the grain.
Available Sizes
note: To view the SDS or TDS you need to have the Acrobat Reader Software.
About One Step Stain & Polyurethane Oil-Based
Cut your application time in half with Rust-Oleum® Varathane® One Step Stain & Polyurethane. This innovative, oil-based formula provides deep, rich color and Varathane’s® renowned polyurethane finish—both in one easy step. Just brush on and you’re done.
For Best Results
Prepare bare wood for staining by sanding in the direction of the grain.
Available Sizes
note: To view the SDS or TDS you need to have the Acrobat Reader Software.
