Minwax 630510444 Water Based Helmsman Spar Urethane, quart, Semi-Gloss

I had EXCELLENT results using this project on a 50 year old solid oak door. Absolutely no brush marks visible after the job was completed. Make sure to follow the directions closely. I applied three coats to the door, sanding lightly with 220 grit sandpaper between coats. There is no odor and product is water based. Very easy cleanup. Highly recommend.

First time painter and this product was great for entry door. Water based paint flows easily while applying, very little absorption, presumed water based product would seep into wood but I was proven wrong. Barely used one fourth of a quart for a full entry door, both sides, two coats. No dripping, no mess, no stickiness, no toxins, no smell, dried in 30 minutes. Got the semi gloss finish which really looks nice, not too glossy or not too bland. Recommend to try the water based, it does not flake like the oil based paint as time progresses. West facing door, hoping to get 4-5 yrs of protection from texas sun.

I usually use regular polyurethane satin for sealer on inside wood furniture. I bought this because I wanted to put an oak round topped wooden table on my front deck and knew it would be exposed to some moisture, so I ordered the outdoor spar varnish. It went on like a dream and the brushes cleaned up nicely. It was very humid summer day in south Texas so I noticed it needed a little longer drying and curing time than the polyurethane interior I have used in the past. It was easy to apply and I did not have to work it to keep it fron showing any brush strokes as you do with some products. It dried to a nice hard finish.

I use this to refinish a wooden rocking chair that would be left outside. This is exactly what I was looking for to help maintain the rocking chair from getting damaged by the weather. I used a few coats on the rocking chair and it creates a fantastic barrier against the elements. It does have a very glossy shine. If you are using any wood products for the outside you definitely need this

I have not used the product yet, but I fully expect it to perform as expected for my use. However, I wanted to post to warn other buyers to be careful when ordering this product. When it arrived, the can was open and the urethane had coated the entire box. Fortunately it was only partially open and less than 10% had spilled out and it was the only product in this shipment so nothing else was affected. This container has a weak plastic lid which, obviously, can pop open due to rough handling or possibly air pressure changes due to weather and heat (it was real hot in Phoenix, 110+, when the package was delivered - but it was not on my doorstep more than 5 minutes).