Varathane 9161H Oil-Based Ultimate Polyurethane, Half Pint, Satin Finish

Great varnish, especially if you thin it just a bit prior to using. Provides a superior finish. Now the downside, it on me but I didn’t look close enough at the can size. These are pints! Keep in mind four of these pint cans equal one quart can which you can but at any retail for about $11.00 per quart. As I said, that’s on me for not looking close enough but be sure you do.

Dries quickly: Quickly dries and ready for next coat Product quality: User friendly

Not too expensive and added a protective finish. But it was hard to work with for an amateur, and there were very few instructions on the can. I had to watch several videos on YouTube and purchase mineral spirits to thin it just to make it manageable to work with. I really wish the only option wasn't fast drying; it does not leave enough time to apply smoothly or correct mistakes.

product seems to alright. it should have a warning about over application in large fonts, and provide suggestions about the resolution for over application. it is almost impossible to remove it once you over applying.

This may just be a personal preference, but I like the fact that this is thinner than some other polyurethane brands. I thin my poly to 50/50 with minerals spirits for the first several coats. Sometimes even thinner (to wipe on). This is great coverage by itself, not saying its that thin, but it's easy to apply without thinning. I just finished my tabletop to a satin, then waxed it. I do the first several coats with gloss to get that nice clear view of the grain. Then finish off with satin. It took one half pint of the Varethane gloss, and a lot left over from the satin can. Worth it though. Otherwise your satin finish can look milky. I almost always use Varethane.