Polyvine Decorators Varnish Satin – Water Resistant Clear Varnish with UV Protection - Seals and Protects Emulsion, Acrylic Paint, Wallpaper, Wood, Furniture, Plaster & Fabric, 1L

I was recommended this product by a friend who renovates lots of furniture. Although she uses a matt version, I wanted a satin finish to give a more durable finish to a shoe cupboard and a pine dressing table stool which I had just finished painting in Rust-Oleum chalk paint, so that is what I ordered. It gives a lovely sheen to the paint and is great for regularly used items which need to have a more durable finish. As I was covering chalk paint, I followed the recommendations for some water to be added for the first coat, if the surface being painted was porous. Then I added a following coat without water added. I used a foam roller to apply this and it went on beautifully, went a long way and dried quickly meaning another coat can be added without having to wait hours on end. Rollers and brushes can be washed in the sink quickly and easily as it is a water based product. After reading the reviews, I see that it can be used to coat wallpaper, so I plan to buy the matt version to protect my Laura Ashley wallpaper in my bathroom. I’d highly recommend this versatile product, which is easy to apply and gives an attractive satin finish.

I wanted it to retain the mottled look and not paint it but wanted a slight sheen. It looks lovely. It has darkened the colour just a tiny bit but I like that. In case you're wondering, I've made a little study or den for me with bookshelves and a writing bureau and my pc and printer - somewhere that I can tackle paperwork rather than cluttering up the kitchen or sitting-room. It is not quite water-proof as in the single-skin outer wall rain (driving rain) has made wet patches. I will try to put more of the stuff on ( with or without damp seal - not sure yet as need to research what to do) when it is dry again. But it is easy to use and much better than the waxing it- idea that I was initially contemplating. No smell, no residue, easy to clean the brush and really totally marvelous, though a bit pricey.

Been buying this for years, in different finishes. Easy to use. Thin, so goes a long way. I use this for multiple applications. Mostly, to protect paintwork. You can use a quality vinyl to paint anything, just pop one or two coats of this on top to add extra toughness and protection against marks. Also great for raw wood and coating wall art. Try a little on your paint. It's no good on cheap/absorbent paints. For example, do NOT use it on standard Dulux Vinyl, DO use it on Dulux Easycare. Absorbent paints absorb too much and then take a very long time to dry, and may result in a patchy appearance. Highly recommended.

I went for the satin as I wanted a slight sheen, over flat matt painted textured wallpaper. However, after just one watered down coat (as instructions for first coat), the finish appears more like a vinyl silk paint. I decided not to put on further undiluted coats, as I felt it would have increased the shine further. I did find it very easy to apply though with a brush and a foam roller, drying time is fairly quick. The finish though, appears very durable and is wipeable, even after just the one diluted coat, a little goes a long way. I would use again but try the matt version next time.

Brilliant used Farrow and Ball on on my kitchen cupboard doors which was matt used this varnish to give a sheen Great result

Used to protect a matt paint (light sage) on a staircase & skirtings & it looks brilliant. Lovely soft sheen, easy to apply & dries quick for the recoat. I want to repaint the kitchen with non-kitchen colours & now I know what to use to protect the paint.

Excellent varnish, good value

I have a wallpapered bathroom, used this, x2 coats, wall paper fine for 10 years, non in the up stairs flat cleaned his cistern and in doing so loosened the wing nuts on the bottom so flooded my bathroom, he also refused to pay the £500 excess on my insurance claim…..but that’s another story 😡 So redecorate, re paper and I bought this for the decorator to use once he’d papered. Tip, make sure you clean it up asap if you spill it and go over the spill three times, it may look clean but days later you will find rock hard specks it your shower tray 🤦🏼‍♂️ It’s great through and works well

Un bon vernis acrylique qui, s'il ne semble pas des plus costauds, est par contre très simple et très agréable à manipuler et étaler. Bon rapport qualité/prix.