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Minwax Helmsman Water Based Spar Urethane, Quart, Gloss

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Size: Quart


Style: Gloss (Water Based)


Pattern Name: Urethane


Features

  • PROTECTIVE CLEAR FINISH Minwax Helmsman Water Based Spar Urethane is a crystal clear wood finish that is specially formulated to protect against natures toughest conditions.
  • EFFECTIVE YEAR ROUND This wood varnish forms a protective barrier against rain and moisture to protect your projects and keep them looking their best. Special oils allow the finish to expand & contract with the wood as seasons and temperatures change.
  • VERSATILE Ideal for use on doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture and more. Its a versatile water-based spar urethane that dries quickly and cleans up easily with warm water.
  • GLOSS FINISH Give your wood projects a sleek finish with this gloss clear varnish. It not only protects the natural beauty of the wood, but offers a shiny, sleek sheen for a modern look. Its ideal for use over light colored woods and stains.
  • A BRAND YOU CAN TRUST Minwax is Americas leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing need.
  • Spar urethane
  • Specially formulated protective clear finish for exterior or interior wood that is exposed to sunlight, water or temperature changes
  • Contains UV blockers to reduce the sun's graying and fading effects
  • Forms a protective barrier against rain and moisture
  • Special oils allow the finish to expand and contract with the wood as seasons and temperature changes

Description

Minwax Helmsman Water Based Spar Urethane formula is a protective wood finish for interior and exterior projects that are exposed to sunlight, water, or temperature changes. It’s a wood varnish that contains UV blockers to reduce the sun’s graying and fading effects. It forms a protective layer against rain and moisture to shield your projects and keep them looking their best year-round. The special oils allow the finish to expand and contract with the wood as seasons and temperatures change. This spar urethane water-based formula protects the natural beauty of the wood while providing a crystal clear finish. It’s ideal for use over light colored woods and stains for a variety of projects that include doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture and more (not recommended for floors). It’s a versatile wood finish that dries quickly and cleans up easily with warm water. Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing project. From the Manufacturer Minwax is America's leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. From staining and protection, to preparation, maintenance, cleaning and repair, Minwax makes and keeps wood beautiful.


Brand: Minwax


Size: Quart


Style: Gloss (Water Based)


Color: Quart


Item Weight: 2.25 Pounds


Brand: ‎Minwax


Size: ‎Quart


Style: ‎Gloss (Water Based)


Color: ‎Quart


Item Weight: ‎2.25 Pounds


Material: ‎Water based


Manufacturer: ‎Minwax


Part Number: ‎630500444


Item Weight: ‎2.25 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎5 x 5 x 5 inches


Country of Origin: ‎USA


Item model number: ‎630500444


Finish: ‎Gloss


Pattern: ‎Urethane


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎Warranty


Date First Available: March 17, 2009


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    • Great for my hiking sticks and woodworking projects!
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I've used this product continually for my outdoor projects, including birdhouses, hiking sticks, chairs and other crafts needing protection from the weather. Very easy to use, just be careful with clogs in the spray nozzle, clean using thinner after each use to get the best spray pattern possible for projects. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 25, 2023 by Chef Scott
    • Good clear coating
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This is what it says it is. A good clear easy to apply clear coating. I tried it on some Canadian hemlock. I was hopping for it to turn it a little darker and wet looking. It didn't do either. But it was as advertised. If you want a coating that seals your wood it does that.. I can't testify to longevity. I don't like water clean up outdoor coatings because regardless of the instructions they don't hold up. I am going to stain the wood and try it as a coating over the stain. I will add to my review after. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 29, 2023 by cautious one
    • Great for indoor holds up extremely well. But not so well in sun and rain
Size: Quart Style: Satin Pattern Name: Urethane
Used on indoor doors and molding great flow if sprayed if brushed dries kind of fast skins up quick you have to be fast. Used on exterior wood not so good if in sun and rain won’t last long. I have used sun rated polyurethanes and varnishes and they don’t hold well at all in sun and rain . Paint oil base is probably best in sun and rain but even paint will chalk up after a while. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 5, 2023 by Kevin L. Cielec
    • Nice finnish
Size: Gallon Style: Satin Pattern Name: Urethane
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 1, 2023 by The Lowdown
    • Minwax quality!
Size: Quart Style: Satin Pattern Name: Urethane
Love the minwax product line. Another great product! The satin finish was perfect for my wood gate I built
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 19, 2023 by Spencer
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 26, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • Works great on OSB
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I wasn't sure if this would be a good match for the Huber AdvanTech subfloor OSB that I used as the floor of my Harbor Freight trailer, but it worked great. I sanded all sides of the OSB with 80 grit, blew off as much dust as I could, wiped it down with a damp rag, let it dry, and applied this stuff with a foam roller. I did 3 coats on the top side and 2 on the bottom side, which was plenty. A full 4'x8' sheet used up a little more than a quart. It goes on looking pretty thin and watery, so I wasn't super confident it would create a durable finish layer, but it certainly did. It dries to a hard plastic skin that seems like it should last quite a long time, especially since I'll store the trailer under a tarp. Before I could cover it after installing the floor, we got a good storm that soaked it, and while the water didn't really bead up, most of it wiped off easily and the remainder dried with zero issues. I wasn't concerned with appearances so I can't comment on the smoothness or quality of the finish if you're aiming for fine woodworking. For my application, though, it looks just fine and worked better than expected. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 1, 2023 by Troy Warr
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Applies smoothly, recoats in two hours, and cleans up with water. Much less hassle and smell than oil based products.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 3, 2023 by Charles

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