207008 Marine Spar Varnish, Quart

I used this RustOleum Marine Spar Varnish on a wooden patio table, and the results were great. The varnish goes on smoothly and gives a rich, glossy finish that really enhances the natural wood grain. It made the surface look clean and polished, almost like something out of a professional woodshop. It held up well against sun, rain, and humidity. After weeks of summer weather, the finish still looks fresh with no cracking or fading. This varnish definitely gives long lasting protection and works especially well on natural or stained wood. One thing to note — I tested it on a white-painted surface, and it added a slight amber tint. So I would not recommend using it over white or very light colors if you want the color to stay pure. It is better suited for darker or natural wood tones. Overall, this is a reliable and high quality varnish for outdoor furniture or any wood that needs extra protection from the weather. I’ll definitely use it again for future woodworking projects.

Love this varnish! It provides a nice, thick coat for your wood pieces to help protect them from the elements. It is very high gloss. I used this on the outdoor table and benches. I applied two coats with a long curing time in between, but I could have gotten away with just one coat too. This varnish is thick and sticky. It takes a while to fully dry out.

I do not know about durability long term but very happy with my results. I did my deck railings and banister. This is fool proof. It is easy application and I did not dilute it. I was afraid of the dry time but it dried to touch in a few hours and felt cured by next day. It is tough finish seems to waterproof and lovely! It is a semi gloss and really put the life back in my wood. Preparation was the most work. I scrubbed with soap and water/rinsed and allowed to dry in high heat for a day. It has been very hot in Florida. Then lightly sanded and wiped with a damp cloth diaper (no lint). Applied my first coat in one direction with brush and allowed to dry 24 hours and will lightly sand for second coat. Honestly the first coat turned out so good I am wondering if I need the second but will do it for long term durability. I am so glad I bit the bullet with prep and didn't just spray T water seal again. I am very happy with my results. If it last two years I am sold.

Ease to use but have to double coat to get good shine dry time it fast

I just put two coats on my aging yard swing seat. It looks great.

Great product and makes picnic table table look fantastic!

I used this on my stained front door and I was very pleased with the results! I’ve heard it lasts a lot longer than the regular poly! What I liked the best is that it went on so easily! Far easier than the H brand I used previously! That means FAR less sanding! Yay!

Excellent varnish very good and sturdy

Il s'applique bien , le pinceau se nettois très bien avec du variole,diluant à peinture , bonne brillance, évidement sabler finement avec du papier 180 ou 220 entre chaque couche , reste à voir pour la résistance cette hiver

Would not use anything else. It is amazing especially for out door furniture.

This is my go-to when refinishing tables for yachts in my area. It builds up beautifully and buffs so nicely you can see your face it in after 6-8 coats. It’s a long process to get this right, of course, but given the cost of refinishing, this is our “secret sauce” for getting a “wow” and ensuring it’ll last awhile.

We have deep window ledges inside out home and when we bought the house these were badly stained and water damaged. So I took them down and cleaned them up so they looked like new but did not relish having to do this again in the future. I decided to try the Spar marine varnish as it is supposed to stand up to water. It has now been 2 years and although they haven't been submerged in water, only exposed to the occasional spill, they still look like new. It has provided a durable waterproof finish for these ledges.

Works well and application was easy