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product_id: 2275820
title: "Water-Based Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane | Interior Wood Protection | Fast Dry Time | Easy Clean Up | Gloss | Quart"
brand: "varathane"
price: "€ 58.32"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Varathane"
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/2275820-water-based-crystal-clear-ultimate-polyurethane-interior-wood-protection-fast
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region: Portugal
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# Crystal-clear high gloss finish Dries to touch in 30 mins Superior scratch & stain resistance Water-Based Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane | Interior Wood Protection | Fast Dry Time | Easy Clean Up | Gloss | Quart

**Brand:** varathane
**Price:** € 58.32
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Elevate your woodwork with a flawless, fast-drying shine!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Water-Based Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane | Interior Wood Protection | Fast Dry Time | Easy Clean Up | Gloss | Quart by varathane
- **How much does it cost?** € 58.32 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/2275820-water-based-crystal-clear-ultimate-polyurethane-interior-wood-protection-fast)

## Best For

- varathane enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted varathane brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Cleanup:** Water-based formula cleans easily with soap and water—no harsh chemicals needed.
- • **Expansive Coverage:** Covers up to 125 sq. ft. per quart, maximizing value and efficiency.
- • **Premium Protection:** Durable formula shields wood from scratches and stains, preserving natural beauty.
- • **Show-Stopping Gloss:** Creates a polished, crystal-clear finish that elevates any interior wood surface.
- • **Ultra-Fast Dry Time:** Touch dry in just 30 minutes—get back to your projects faster.

## Overview

Varathane Water-Based Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane delivers a fast-drying, durable, and crystal-clear gloss finish that protects interior wood surfaces from scratches and stains. With easy soap-and-water cleanup and coverage up to 125 sq. ft. per quart, it’s the go-to choice for professionals and DIYers seeking a premium, hassle-free wood finish.

## Description

Product Description Varathane Ultimate Water Based Polyurethane is a crystal clear protective layer for interior wood surfaces. Maximum scratch and stain resistance protect the surface from damage to preserve the color and quality over time. Ultra fast drying and easy soap and water clean up saves time and hassle. From the Manufacturer Varathane Crystal Clear Water-Based Polyurethane is specially developed to let wood’s natural beauty show through with the highest clarity over other water-based polyurethanes. Varathane provides outstanding scratch and stain resistance to keep your interior wood projects looking great longer.

Review: The Secret to Perfect Book Preservation and High-Gloss Finishes - I’ve been using Varathane Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane for my projects, and it is easily one of the best finishes I’ve found—though I use it a bit differently than most! I actually use this to gloss my books, and the results are fantastic. It creates a professional-grade, crystal-clear shine that completely elevates the look of the cover. The quality and durability are truly impressive. It forms a real, protective, and shiny layer that doesn't yellow over time, which is essential for keeping books looking sharp. One of the standout features is its thickness and leveling—the formula has the perfect consistency to go on smoothly without creating streaks or globs, and it self-levels beautifully for a glass-like, even finish. I’m also a huge fan of the fast dry time; it’s perfect for projects where you don’t want to wait around all day for a tacky finish to set. It does a great job of preserving the look while significantly enhancing the style with that high-end, glossy aesthetic. If you're looking for a product that is reliable, easy to apply, and offers a tough, beautiful finish, this is an excellent choice.
Review: Small price to pay for the convenience of small cans. - I’ve been using this fine product for years - works great! I love the toughness of the polyurethane finish while not causing yellowing over time. I prefer the satin finish - it seems to enhance natural wood grain without masking it. But what I really appreciate is getting it in 4 little cans with only a very small upcharge. I was in the habit of buying quart cans and pouring it into small bottles for each project, primarily to avoid frequent opening of the quart can but also to avoid contamination. This was a messy process and usually resulted in some spillage and loss of varnish. So now with the small cans (well-sealed with steel clips) I seldom need to make my small bottles, but if I do it is a much simpler and cleaner operation. So it ends up saving me money as well as hassle.

## Features

- Protects indoor wood surfaces such as furniture, windows, cabinets, trim and more
- Water based formula dries fast and cleans up with soap and water
- Dries to the touch in 30 minutes with coverage up to 125 sq. ft., recoat after 2 hours
- Durable formula provides outstanding stain and scratch resistance with excellent clarity
- Gloss finish creates a polished and clean look

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000Y4DV9O |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,234 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish |
| Brand Name | Varathane |
| Compatible Material | Wood |
| Coverage | 125 sq. ft. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,168) |
| Finish Types | Gloss |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00026748200045 |
| Included Components | 1-Quart Wood Finish |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Water-Based Ultimate Polyurethane |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Liquid Volume | 946 Milliliters |
| Manufacturer | Rust-Oleum |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 200041H |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Satisfaction Guaranteed |
| Material Type | Polyurethane (PU) |
| Model Number | 200041H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | interior |
| UPC | 026748200045 |
| Unit Count | 32.0 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Varathane
- **Finish Type:** Gloss
- **Item Weight:** 1 Kilograms
- **Material:** Polyurethane (PU)
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** interior

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how long does this last after opening? (stored in a room temperature location with the lid closed)**
A: Also put in a plastic bag and then store upside down to prevent drying out.  It should last indefinitely or per manufacturers expiration, if one given.

**Q: Worth buying?**
A: It is if you want a clear finish that won’t yellow over time ! Just be sure that you allow 24 hours between coats or at least make sure the finish is completely dry before applying another coat !

**Q: Can you use this on a painted ceramic floor?**
A: No. You want to search for a poly specifically made for floors. It'll be more durable.

**Q: Do I have to sand in between coats?**
A: If it was applied with a thin coat it's not necessary but if a heavy coat then yes you will have to sand.   I use this product on my chalk paint projects and do all coats as thin as possible.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Secret to Perfect Book Preservation and High-Gloss Finishes
*by N***E on March 6, 2026*

I’ve been using Varathane Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane for my projects, and it is easily one of the best finishes I’ve found—though I use it a bit differently than most! I actually use this to gloss my books, and the results are fantastic. It creates a professional-grade, crystal-clear shine that completely elevates the look of the cover. The quality and durability are truly impressive. It forms a real, protective, and shiny layer that doesn't yellow over time, which is essential for keeping books looking sharp. One of the standout features is its thickness and leveling—the formula has the perfect consistency to go on smoothly without creating streaks or globs, and it self-levels beautifully for a glass-like, even finish. I’m also a huge fan of the fast dry time; it’s perfect for projects where you don’t want to wait around all day for a tacky finish to set. It does a great job of preserving the look while significantly enhancing the style with that high-end, glossy aesthetic. If you're looking for a product that is reliable, easy to apply, and offers a tough, beautiful finish, this is an excellent choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small price to pay for the convenience of small cans.
*by D***L on March 2, 2026*

I’ve been using this fine product for years - works great! I love the toughness of the polyurethane finish while not causing yellowing over time. I prefer the satin finish - it seems to enhance natural wood grain without masking it. But what I really appreciate is getting it in 4 little cans with only a very small upcharge. I was in the habit of buying quart cans and pouring it into small bottles for each project, primarily to avoid frequent opening of the quart can but also to avoid contamination. This was a messy process and usually resulted in some spillage and loss of varnish. So now with the small cans (well-sealed with steel clips) I seldom need to make my small bottles, but if I do it is a much simpler and cleaner operation. So it ends up saving me money as well as hassle.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great for floors, for drawers and shelving, and for animal cages
*by C***O on July 8, 2014*

I have used this varnish for several applications, three of which I'll describe here. I've been varnishing my rat cage with this stuff for 20 years. I made the cage myself out of an unfinished pine bookcase to which I attached pine-framed screen doors. I originally got the varnish on the suggestion of a Home Depot associate who said that it was non-toxic when dry, which is essential for small animals who would be sleeping on the varnish and who like to chew things. This varnish takes some heavy punishment. Although my rats use litterboxes, as soon as the boxes are a bit dirty they start using the corners of the cage instead. That means that there is often urine (and all sorts of foods, from fruit to oatmeal to gravy) drying on and sticking to the varnish. This is not a problem for the varnish: it cleans right up with water and a damp paper towel. But to really clean the cage, I spray isopropyl alcohol on it every five to seven days and scrub with a towel. After about 2 or 3 years of this abuse, the varnish starts to wear thin in places and needs recoating. I never follow the directions, which say that I have to sand the existing varnish before recoating. I just thoroughly clean and dry the shelves and then paint on a couple more coats. I have never had the varnish flake or scratch under these conditions. I live in a very old house whose demise is imminent, so remodeling is always on-demand and slap-dash. Recently I had to get rid of some old carpet. In one room, the floor was literally nothing but bare plywood with lots of paint drips and plaster from earlier room remodeling. In the other room, there was a pretty parquet wood floor, which had been ruined by a VERY thorough application of carpet glue in ridges about 1/6in to 1/8in high. The house is not going to be standing much longer, so to get through the remaining 3 years I decided to use polyurethane--it was good enough for the rats, so why not for me? Last year, for the first room with plywood, I mostly followed the directions, which say to use a brush and make small strokes. This is supposed to avoid bubbling. I applied two coats without sanding in between. The results were outstanding: the splashes of paint and plaster on dark plywood under the high-gloss varnish give the room a sort of shabby industrial chic. I've single-handedly scooted the heavy (high efficiency) washing machine back and forth several times over the varnish and it didn't scratch, even in the places with raised blobs of paint or plaster underneath. It's been a year and even the high traffic spots between doors and the areas that get year-round sun look like they were just painted. This year I had to uncover that parquet floor with the glue on it. This room gets much less traffic (bedroom), so I cared a lot less about the paint bubbling. And I was in a big hurry to get it done. Painting a floor with a brush is not my idea of a fun home project. I decided to do what is absolutely forbidden by the instructions: use a foam roller to apply the varnish, right over the lines of glue, and over the mysterious 7-inch-wide bands of duct tape that ran across middle of the room. (Did not want to find out what was under that tape!) Because the glue lines were so high, I put down 4 coats of this very thin polyurethane varnish instead of just 2, so that I could more easily dust-mop the room. Again, fabulous results. I cannot find a single bubble in the paint, despite having hurriedly used a roller for all 4 coats. The varnish is adhering just fine to the duct tape; I think the tape will peel up before the varnish comes off it. The rough, scratchy ridges of glue are now smooth and comfortable to walk on. I like to think of the glue as a feature: no-slip flooring for when I wear slippery socks. I really liked using the roller to apply the paint. It's easy to see where you've just painted because the roller makes a much cloudier application than a brush, but still dries crystal clear. I care for my flooring much better than the rats care for theirs, so by the time this varnish starts to show wear, this house will have been demolished. The third application for this varnish is as a top coating over primer. On built-in shelving and inside drawers in this house, I have applied Kilz white mold-inhibiting primer, because a roof leak caused a mold problem. After fixing the roof, I spray treated all the drawers with a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and grapeseed extract, then applied Kilz primer. I would have been happy to leave it at that, but primer is a terrible surface to deal with, sort of powdery in texture, impossible to slide anything like clothing on it. I haven't found any normal paints to be good for shelving, probably due to the humidity in this region--everything sticks to the paint and it gets peeled off the shelves. So, given the great results with the rat cage, I decided to try varathane. On top of the single coat of Kilz, I applied a single coat of varathane. All problems solved. The mold has not returned after 6 years, and the surfaces of the drawers and shelves are still shiny and slick. EXCELLENT product.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-31*