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Polyvine Heavy Duty Interior Wood Varnish

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Polyvine Heavy Duty Interior Wood Varnish

4.8/5 (37 reviews)
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A clear, ultra hard, cross-linking, water-based polyurethane interior wood varnish in Satin or Dead Flat finish.

Features

  • A clear, ultra hard, water-based polyurethane varnish for interior wood
  • Perfect for commercial and domestic work surfaces and other areas of high wear
  • Highly durable and resistant to scuffs, scratches and abrasion
  • Resistant to heat, water, alcohol, chemical usage and stains
  • Can be brush or spray applied
  • Dries to a crystal clear finish
  • Touch dry in just 30 to 60 mins
  • Low V.O.C
Brand
Polyvine
Drying time
45 mins
No. of coats
3 coats
Size
100ml, 500ml, 1L, 4L
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Overview

Polyvine Heavy Duty Wood Varnish is an ultra hard, high quality interior varnish, ideal for use on hardwood and softwood doors, kitchen worktops and cabinets, bar tops, table tops, counters, bookshelves and wood panelling. It has been formulated for surfaces and areas that require a high level of protection and durability.

Preparation

Ensure that surfaces to be varnished are clean, dry and free from dust, dirt, grease, wax, polish and any other surface contaminants.

Bare or New Wood

  1. Fill any gaps or minor imperfections in the wood with a suitable wood filler
  2. Lightly sand bare or new wood to provide a key
  3. Take care to remove all traces of sanding dust prior to varnishing
  4. Degrease wooden surfaces with a lint-free cloth dampened with Methylated Spirit if required

Previously Painted Wood

  1. Newly painted wood should first be sanded to provide a key
  2. Heavy Duty Wood Varnish should not be applied over uncured oil-based paint as this may cause discoloration
  3. Older painted wood, where the paint itself may fail, should be stripped using a hot air gun or a suitable paint stripper, then sanded and cleaned prior to coating with varnish
  4. When applied over an emulsion / latex paint, it is possible that the varnish could draw certain stains through the paint which were not otherwise visible. In this case a dedicated stain sealer should be used

Application

Always do a test area before starting any project to assess product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the container at all times.

Polyvine Heavy Duty Interior Wood Varnish can be applied by synthetic bristle brush or spray applicator. Rollers are not recommended as stippling may occur.

  1. Ensure the product is well mixed. Do not shake
  2. Thinly apply 2-3 coats of varnish using your chosen method
  3. On porous surfaces dilute the first coat with 10% water
  4. Allow 1-2 hours between coats and 15-60 minutes after the final coat before use
  5. Apply the Dead Flat finish sparingly and brush out well, as over-application could result in misting, especially when applied over darker colours

Please note: Where a 'dead flat' finish is required, Polyvine recommend that surfaces are first treated with 2 coats of satin varnish and then finished with a thin coat of 'dead flat' varnish. Why is this? The 'satin' and 'gloss' varnishes in this range are chemically more durable than the 'matt'. This provides a more durable finish than using 'dead flat' on its own for all coats.

Cleaning Equipment

Application equipment can be cleaned using soap and water before the varnish dries. Wipe any excess off surfaces with a damp, lint-free cloth. Any dried deposits will need a paint stripper to remove them.

Aftercare

Regular Cleaning

Surfaces coated with Polyvine Heavy Duty Wood Varnish can be wiped clean with a dampened lint-free cloth or with a dedicated wood cleaner. Never soak wooden surfaces with water or use harsh cleaning chemicals as these can damage or degrade the finish.

FAQ

Can Heavy Duty Interior Varnish be applied with a roller on work surfaces?

Polyvine do not recommend using a roller with this product due to stippling (the creation of a pattern simulating variations of small dots) . They recommend a good quality synthetic brush or spraying instead

Can I use Heavy Duty Interior Varnish on painted (water-based acrylic) kitchen cupboards to offer protection?

We would instead recommend Polyvine Decorators Varnish for this project as this is specifically designed to go over and protect paintwork. This product also has great durability for kitchens.

Can I use Polyvine HD Interior Varnish for laminate kitchen cabinet?

This product can be used on real wood laminates that are bare or freshly painted but it can't be used on plastic or other laminates. Give our Woodcare Experts a call to discuss your options tailored to your needs on 01303 213838.

As Heavy Duty Interior Varnish is waterproof would this be suitable for outdoor use?

The Polyvine Interior Varnish is water resistant rather than waterproof. Interior Varnishes tend to have more durability for knocks and scrapes but aren't necessarily as flexible for exterior use, meaning that they can fail quickly as the timber expands and contacts.

Can you paint over this?

You would need to ensure that the surface is fully cured, given a key and cleaned first then you could paint over the surface.

How long do you have to leave between coats of the Polyvine Interior Varnish?

Allow 1-2 hours between coats and 15-60 minutes after the final coat before light use. After 16 hours, this varnish is fully cured, and normal use can resume.

Will Polyvine HD Interior Varnish darken my wood?

Polyvine Heavy Duty Interior Wood Varnish is non-yellowing and is designed to protect wood from a variety of factors while keeping its natural look. It is likely to very slightly alter in colour as the product goes on and is absorbs to the timber fibres.

Datasheets

  • 5 stars: 32 (86%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Jeremy Dring
Like it's there!

If you want a protective finish that is invisible, this would be perfect. Truly amazed by the fact that it really looks like you've done nothing! Quite impressive in that respect. Not for me though.

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John Martin
Easy to use, easy to clean, will mix with water soluble paint.

Easy to use, easy to clean, will mix with water soluble paint.

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RM
Easy to work, good quality

Easy to apply, dries fast. Hard, does not scratch. We used it on the wooden dining table.

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Jonathan Wilson
Excellent varnish.

This water based polyurethane varnish ticks all the boxes for me. Being water based it doesn't fill my workshop with nasty solvents. It goes on easily with a foam roller if slightly thinned. Doesn't add any kind of milkyness to the timber. Adds a slight warmth like a solvent based lacquer. Dries quickly as well. My new go to wood finish.

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John Austin
Easy to use and gives a hard, durable finish to restored furniture

Used the polyvine dead flat finish on a set of drawers which I am restoring. The drawers were sanded down and given a coat of emulsion, the polyvine was used to seal the drawers and give a hard durable finish. Worked well and looked good. Will use again on other furniture.

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Dorota Arlukiewicz
REALLY good product!!!

This varnish saved my kitchen countertops. After a regular water varnish - 3 layers, after a week there were light spots/discoloration. And the varnish from you, applied in 3 layers, made nothing happen! Water no longer causes discoloration on the wood!!

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Dee Rich
Excellent product

I'm very pleased with this varnish. It was quick and easy to apply with a paintbrush and dried to the matt finish I wanted. 2 coats gave a perfect finish and a little went a very long way.

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Pierluigi Zampolli
Very good

I don't know much about chemistry and varnish, but I have the impression this product is very good.

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Stephen Watts
Does what it says easy to use

I was advised to use this product and my project turned out superb

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Steve Little
Everything I expected.

Great quality. Easy to use. Quick drying too.

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Konstantina Voulimenea
Not the result I was hoping for.

The finish is indeed matte. I followed the instructions and it leaves white marks on the wood.

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Adam Wratten
Early days but happy so far.

Only recently applied this but finish is good with the proper preparation. Seems resillient & I'm confident it'll be hard wearing so happy to recommend.

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E Wills
Easy to apply with a tough finish

Used for a table... 2 coats gave a great finish.

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Ruth Calder
Fantastic

This varnish is the bee's knees. It doesn't smell, it's easy to apply, it gave a great finish with no skill from me, and it dried really fast. Also I can put a hot teacup down on the (dried) varnish without marking it. What more could you ask? All other varnishes are now dead to me.

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Kevin Gatward
Seems to work

I applied to a small hardwood coffee table. I applied 6 coats to the top table surface sanding between coats. As the varnish dries quickly its easy to do up to 3 coats in one day. I now have a very well protected surface which is very smooth. Very pleased

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Kham Long Lang
Easier than an easy thing.

From application (3 coats) to cleaning up in a day. Absolutely brilliant.

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Ruth Dean
Very happy

Very easy to apply and gives amazing finish on my kitchen work tops so glad I chosen this fir the job would definitely recommend this for any job to keep the natural look to wood 5*

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Anne Barrett
Excellent product

Wanted something to protect my solid wood dining table but without a varnished look. This is an excellent product.

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Michelle
Perfect protection

Love this product to protect my painted furniture.

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Cath
Great product .Second time of buying.

I needed to varnish a wooden work top, this did the job very well.

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Ilenia Totaro
Fantastic

I use it for decoupage purposes and it's great on anything!

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Geoff C
Excellent product, always gives a great finish

I have been using this product for a few years now and it has not failed to produce an excellent finish on any of my hard and softwood projects. Whilst you have to apply at least 2 coats to get the hard wearing finish required, it is no hardship as the drying time between coats is only a few hours and requires very little sanding between coats. It is my go to product, well this and the dead flat version, which is also an excellent product.

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Anthea Coles
A brilliant finish for kitchen worktops.

This varnish is very easy to use, goes a long way and gives a really good finish to wooden kitchen worktops. I could not believe how good it would be given the low price. I would recommend this to anyone with wooden kitchen units and worktops in need of revarnishing.

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Derek Love
Very good

Easy to apply gives a nice matt finish and hard wearing.

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Vanessa Heady
Excellent product and excellent service

This was a repeat of a previous order. I have recommended this to so many people as the customer service is excellent and orders arrive very quickly and packaged securely. I will continue to use this company for my varnish which is an excellent product and is suited to my needs.

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Mrs S Costalas
Gave a good finish and went on well

It seems to do all that I wanted, and has given a lovely sheen to the table top which has so far been hard wearing. I am however still a little wary of putting anything hot on it.

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Tracey Bolton
Very pleased, works well with the products I use it on.

I have bought other products from Polyvine and never been disappointed, have recommended to other people to who have also bought them and not been disappointed.

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Mark Munday
Very good product

Quick drying and hard wearing great for table tops bars etc

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Sheila McGinn
Wonderful

This is a great all round varnish for decoupaging. It’s suitable for wood, vases and it’s high heat resistance makes it particularly suitable for coasters. It’s so easy to use and I wouldn’t use anything else. I recommend it to all my decoupage buddies.

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Mrs Anna Egginton
Not as durable as I had hoped

I bought this product having read that it was suitable for kitchen work surfaces, being heat resistant and waterproof. Initially I was very happy - the finish is nice, it was easy to apply and it is waterproof. I put approx 7 coats of varnish, rubbing down with wire wool in between coats, so had hoped for a really durable finish. It's generally ok, but if you put a hot cup of tea down and leave it, or put a hot saucepan lid on it, especially if there is any condensation, it leaves an unsightly white ring / mark. I have had to invest in more heat resistant boards for high traffic areas to protect the worktops.

Hello Mrs Egginton, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on this product, unfortunately if you place hot cups our saucepans on any wooden surface, it does not matter what product is applied or how many coats it is likely that you will get a white mark. This is the heat drawing up any moisture in the wood to the surface and creating that white ring. Somethings it will disappear other times it will not. For hot objects it is recommended to use coasters, mats or heat protecting items to protect a wooden surface such as a worktop or table. I hope this helps and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get int ocuh. Kind Regards Samantha.

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Sally Rowlands
Simply fantastic

I used this varnish as a protective coat on a black stained mahogany chair. It went on smoothly and evenly and it has dried to a soft sheen. Looks wonderful I put on two thin coats and will apply a third as it is arm chair and needs the protection.

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Karlene Irwin
Brilliant varnish

I used this varnish to protect coasters I made. It is the best I have ever used for this job.

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