Best General Finishes Varnish in 2025

PROTECT WOOD SURFACES – Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish protects and adds beauty to your interior wood projects, including woodwork, furniture, doors and cabinets. The clear top coat protects against scratches, spills, dirt and more.

CRYSTAL CLEAR FINISH THAT LASTS – The crystal clear finished offered in this protective coating is ideal for use over all Minwax Oil-Based and Water-Based Stains and colors, as well as all wood species including light woods like maple, ash and birch.

SATIN SHEEN – Give your wood projects a sleek finish with this satin clear varnish. It not only protects the natural beauty of the wood, but offers an attractive, classic sheen for a modern and subtle look. It’s non-yellowing, non-ambering and low odor.

PROTECT WOOD SURFACES – Minwax Polyurethane Wood Finish protects interior projects like woodwork, furniture, floors and cabinets. The oil-based, clear top coat is one of the most durable coatings for wood protection against scratches, spills and more.

OIL-BASED DURABLE FINISH – Clear finish provides long-lasting protection and warm beauty to both finished and unfinished wood projects. Protective coating is ideal for woodwork, furniture, doors, cabinets & floors, and is available in a variety of sheens.

SATIN SHEEN – Give your wood projects a sleek finish with this satin clear varnish. It not only protects the natural beauty of the wood, but offers a soft, unique sheen for a modern, cozy and on-trend look.

Do not apply clear topcoats over bright white paint, as yellowing may occur due to a reaction to the substrate. Light color paints may also experience yellowing due to topcoat application, but it will less noticeable.

The hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane top coat on the market today

Dry Time Between Coats is only 1 to 2 Hours

Ideal for use on exterior wood surfaces above the water line, including trim, railings and wood furniture

Oil-based formula expands and contracts with changing weather conditions

Dries to the touch in 2 hours and covers up to 150 sq. ft.

Protects indoor wood surfaces such as furniture, windows, cabinets, trim and more

Water based formula dries fast and cleans up with soap and water

Dries to the touch in 30 minutes with coverage up to 125 sq. ft., recoat after 2 hours

ONE-PART PRE-VARNISH WOOD SEALER for new or bare wood; fills and seals the wood grain, and creates a smooth, level surface for varnish; apply to all types of wood including plywood and oily hardwoods such as teak and mahogany

PROVIDES PROTECTION DOWN TO THE WOOD GRAIN: Prevents wood from cracking and checking, and ensures varnish won't peel or delaminate. Creates a stable foundation for 1-part marine varnish, includingTotalBoat Lust, TotalBoat Gleam or TotalBoat Halcyon

EASY TO APPLY by brushing, rolling, or spraying on interior or exterior bare wood surfaces. If thinning is needed, for brushing, use 5-10% TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100; for spraying, thin 10-25% with xylene

Leaves a durable gloss finish.

Dries clear and easy to apply.

For indoor and outdoor use.

Specially formulated to help preserve and enhance your paint projects

Super-tough polyurethane brush-on varnish for indoor and outdoor protection over Ceram coat Acrylic Paint

Easy clean up with soap and water

PROTECTIVE CLEAR FINISH – Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane is specially formulated as a protective varnish for wood for interior and exterior projects. It contains special UV blockers that reduce the sun’s graying and fading effects.

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.

MARINE GRADE VARNISH imparts a rich, clear amber tone that enhances wood grain; creates a durable, uv resistant, waterproof finish that won't fade; ideal for interior and exterior wood, brightwork on boats & outdoor furniture

CLASSIC SPAR VARNISH WITH A MODERN TWIST: High-build, fast-drying formula allows rapid recoating, multiple coats per day and no sanding between coats; sand lightly before the final coat - be done in a little over 1 day

FLEXIBLE COATING WON'T CRACK OR PEEL: Premium, oil-based marine polyurethane finish is not damaged when wood expands and contracts with changes in temperature; perfect for all types of wood

Excellent Durability

Ultra Fast-Drying

Low Odor

High Solids & Self Leveling

Easy to Use & Water Clean-up

Brushable and Sprayable

WOOD STAIN BRUSH – This 2” wood staining brush is a fine craft, blend of nylon and polyester designed for water-based stains and finishes. Using this high-quality synthetic bristle brush provides a beautiful, even finish.

SMOOTH, EVEN FINISH – The soft application design and synthetic bristles promote a smooth finish of wood stain and protective or clear finishes for your wood projects.

USE WITH – This 2” wood stain brush is for use for quart size cans of water-based stains and finishes. Rinse well after use, and clean with soap and water.

Premium de-waxed shellac flakes for use as a wood finish or sealer

For use in fine wood finishing, antique repair, and as a sealer.

Use between other finishes to ensure adhesion.

Waterbased Acrylic Paints

60 ml bottel

Non-Toxic

World famous, highest quality traditional tung oil marine spar varnish. Dry time at 65 degree Fahrenheit: Dry in 12 hours, recoatable in 24 hours

Formulated with tung oil, phenolic and alkyd resins resulting in a finish that has superior flow, gloss, durability, and exceptional longevity.

UV filters for superior protection with an ultra high gloss finish

Water-Based Varnish

Satin Finish

Brushes On Smoothly

Synthetic resin varnish

Similar to Damar natural varnish

Can be used sooner that other varnishes

Seals wood grain

Easy to sand

Dries in one hour

ADD PROTECTION TO YOUR PAINTED MINIS: The Aegis Suit Satin Varnish will protect any tabletop or roleplaying miniature & model from the wear and tear of the battlefield. Protect the paint work you have painstakingly put into your models by using this high-quality satin varnish: the Aegis Suit will not let you or your models down.

HIGH QUALITY SATIN FINISH: Unlike the Anti Shine Matt Varnish developed for Quickshade, the Aegis Suit will leave a slight satin finish on your models and is ultra protective on any acrylic surface.

USE AT OPTIMAL TEMPERATURES: Always test on a spare model first and only at room temperature – do not use in cold and humid weather.

DRIES IN TWO HOURS – Complete your wood projects 3x faster. Minwax One Coat Polyurethane Protective Finish is a crystal clear, protective top coat that dries in just two hours and cleans up easily with soap and water.

PROTECT WOOD SURFACES – The advanced formulation in this clear top coat provides the same level of durability in one coat the is comparable to three coats of a conventional polyurethane. Use it to easily protect and add beauty to your wood projects.

GLOSS SHEEN – 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.

Highest grade of glitter used in this product. We use only the best raw materials within this product, which makes it easy to apply & long lasting sparkling glitter results.

Easy application, Perfect for all DIY lovers and professional artists

Colourfast and fade resistant premium Multi-Purpose Glitter will not leak any colour when applied. The glitter will not fade over time for guarenteed long lasting results

Premium Varnish: Our marine varnish is a high-build coating designed for use as a marine epoxy and exterior wood varnish on surfaces like railings, doors or any surface where a clear, durable gloss finish is desired

Features: Formulated to provide exceptional exterior durability for the most demanding environments, this spar varnish contains state-of-the-art UV absorbers designed to keep wood looking beautiful even with constant exposure to strong sunlight

Versatile Application: Use a high-quality, natural bristle varnish brush to apply the varnish to boats, outdoor furniture or doors

RESTRICTED: This product cannot be shipped to: AK CA CT DC DE HI IL IN MA MD ME NH NJ NY OH PA RI VA. All other states ship by GROUND transport only

Built to resist weathering; Superior Durability

Great for use on boats

The product is easy to use

The product is highly durable and handle

The product is manufactured in United States

Dry to the touch in 30 minutes. Recoat time is approximately two hours

Not recommended for use over Modern Masters Metallic Paint Collection

Dead Flat Varnish can be applied by brush, roller or spray equipment

Protects wood , Improves flow and gloss of oil-based paints

Seals wood , Produced from the seed of the flax plant

Improves flow and gloss of oil-based paints

Bloxygen. THREE cans. WHAT IS BLOXYGEN? A powerful and proven formula to save your leftover paints, finishes or food from getting ruined by oxygen or moisture. Don’t let your expensive supplies go to waste, use Bloxygen to BLOCK OXYGEN. Simply spray, seal and store.

HOW DOES IT WORK? Bloxygen uses Ultra-Pure Argon Gas. Argon is 25% heavier than oxygen. When sprayed into your container it pushes the oxygen or moisture up and out, sealing the contents with a heavy blanket of stable gas. The revolutionary NATURAL formula can lengthen the lifespan of some paints or finishes to 10 years or more!

WHY USE BLOXYGEN? Anyone who does handy work or painting has experienced the frustration of hardened paint, finishes that have become rubbery or separated, or oil-based coatings that can never be used again. Bloxygen will save you $$$$ by significantly increasing the shelf life of your products and reducing hazardous waste!

Tried & True Varnish Oil is an all-purpose, 100% natural and food safe non-film forming varnish formulated using an 1800s Shaker recipe. The formula is just two ingredients: natural pine resin and linseed oil.

Made from 100% Renewable, natural, food & skin contact safe ingredients. Just linseed oil & pine resin. No need for PPE or ventilation while using. Petrochemical Free, Heavy Metal Free.

Pine resin hardens greatly as it ages, making this the most scratch resistant Tried & True product & it can be buffed to a higher sheen once the linseed oil has cured. Can be applied over penetrating oil-based stains, other natural oil finishes, milk paint.

Ideal for use on a variety of wood surfaces including furniture, cabinets, doors, countertops, paneling and more

Oil-based protection for elaborately detailed pieces or for corners and crevices difficult to reach with a brush

Dries to the touch in as little as 2 hours and covers up to 100 sq ft