- 5 stars: 32 (86%)
- 4 stars: 3 (8%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (3%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
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.
Easy to use, easy to clean, will mix with water soluble paint.
Easy to apply, dries fast. Hard, does not scratch. We used it on the wooden dining table.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
I don't know much about chemistry and varnish, but I have the impression this product is very good.
I was advised to use this product and my project turned out superb
Great quality. Easy to use. Quick drying too.
The finish is indeed matte. I followed the instructions and it leaves white marks on the wood.
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.
Used for a table... 2 coats gave a great finish.
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.
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
From application (3 coats) to cleaning up in a day. Absolutely brilliant.
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*
Wanted something to protect my solid wood dining table but without a varnished look. This is an excellent product.
Love this product to protect my painted furniture.
I needed to varnish a wooden work top, this did the job very well.
I use it for decoupage purposes and it's great on anything!
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.
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.
Easy to apply gives a nice matt finish and hard wearing.
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.
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.
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.
Quick drying and hard wearing great for table tops bars etc
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.
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.
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.
I used this varnish to protect coasters I made. It is the best I have ever used for this job.