Decorators Varnish™

Our best-selling varnish that decorators love for its finish and ease of use

Decorators Varnish clear water-based coating is the go-to choice for professional and amateur decorators looking for a superior, long-lasting finish.

It’s perfect for use on emulsion paint, wallpaper and other surfaces, and gives long-term protection against finger marks, stains, scuffing and colour fading. both interior and exterior (although, do not use on exterior bare wood).

This unique, clear acrylic varnish uses nanotechnology to protect a wide range of decorative surfaces such as paintwork, wallpaper, fabric, wood and plasterwork. And given its High UV blocking and absorption properties reduce ageing and deterioration, it’s no wonder it’s the varnish of choice for so many.

Available in either gloss for a shiny finish, satin for depth and a soft sheen, or dead flat for a completely shine-free surface.  For a dead flat finish with high durability (UV, water, stain and abrasion resistance), apply two coats of satin by one of dead flat.

Decorators Varnish is registered in the UK under trademark number 4088590.

The Details

30 minutes drying time
Abrasion resistant
Exterior
Food and child safe
High UV protection
Interior
Micro-porous
Nano technology
Quick drying
Stain resistant
Water resistant
Water wash up

ideal for

  • Interior
  • Exterior
  • Interior wood
  • Wallpaper (not vinyl)
  • Emulsion
  • Painted surfaces
  • Decorative paintwork
  • Decorative finishes
  • Plaster
  • Plaster moulding
  • Murals
  • Fabric
  • Paint
  • Furniture
  • Woodwork
  • Decorative and aged effects
  • Kitchen cabinets
  • Hardwood and softwood doors
  • Decorative features
  • Kitchen worktops
  • Interior walls
  • Window frames
  • Walls
  • Decorative stencil effects
  • Exterior Painted Doors
  • Wood panelling
  • Hardwood
  • Ornate plaster work
  • Wood
  • Softwood
  • Safe for children's toys
  • Water based paint
  • Bookshelves
  • New wood
  • Upcycling furniture
  • Wood and MDF
  • Interior paint
  • Small objects
  • Doors
  • Picture frames

unique qualities

  • Water-based
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Water resistant
  • Stain resistant
  • Abrasion resistant
  • UV protection
  • Improves weatherability
  • Water wash up
  • Quick drying
  • Easy to apply
  • Brush or roller application
  • Spray
  • Dead flat finish
  • Wash brushes in water
  • Microporous
  • Long-lasting protection
  • Brushes and tools wash in water
  • Dries clear

available in

  • 100ml
  • 500ml
  • 1 litre
  • 2 Litre
  • 4 litre

drying times

  • 30-60 Minutes

coverage

  • 10-20 Square metres per litre

recoat times

  • 1-2 Hours

curing times

  • Allow 5-7 days to cure

Watch and learn

Want to get the most from your Polyvine products? Check out our top tips and advice for application and aftercare here.

how to apply
use with emulsion
use with wallpaper

Useful information

Learn more about your Polyvine product here with our useful information on preparation, application, storage, and health and safety considerations.

Preparation

Application

Caution

Storage

Health, safety & environment

Resources

For technical specifications and datasheets, safety guides or to speak to our experts, click this way.

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