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Varathane

Varathane® Diamond Water-Based Exterior Wood Finish, Crystal Clear

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236 mL (8 oz)

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Varathane
Varathane

Varathane® Diamond Water-Based Exterior Wood Finish, Crystal Clear

From $22.99

Product Details

Varathane Diamond Wood Finish provides the ultimate protection for all your outdoor wood projects in an easy-to-use, water-based formula. It offers a crystal clear finish that lasts twice as long as oil-based outdoor finishes. Wears evenly without cracking or peeling.

  • Varathane Diamond Wood Finish is for use on exterior doors, furniture and boats

  • Lasts twice as long as oil-based exterior finishes

  • Even wear, without cracking or peeling

  • Easy to clean - water clean up

  • Provides UV protection

  • Crystal clear - never yellows

  • Non-toxic

  • Finishes include gloss, semi-gloss and satin

  • Available in 236 mL, 946 mL and 319 g aerosol containers

Stain Finish Clear
Stain Type Exterior Stain
Base Material Water
Product Use(s) Exterior
Stain Can Size 946 mL (1 quart)
Stain Clean Up Soap&Water
Application Method Brush
Number of Coats Recommended 4
Advanced Features UV/Fade Resistant
Advanced Features UV/Fade Resistant
Application Method Brush
Base Material Water
Number of Coats Recommended 4
Package Depth (cm) 7.30 cm
Package Depth (in) 2.88 in
Package Height (cm) 7.62 cm
Package Height (in) 3.00 in
Package Weight (kg) 0.33 kg
Package Weight (lb) 0.73 lb
Package Width (cm) 7.30 cm
Package Width (in) 2.88 in
Product Use(s) Exterior
Recoat Time(hr) 1 h
Shelf Life (year) 3 yr
Shelf Life (year) 3 yr
Stain Clean Up Soap&Water
Stain Finish Clear
Stain Maximum Coverage Area (Sq m) 2 m²
Stain Maximum Coverage Area (sq ft) 26 ft²
Stain Maximum Coverage Area (sq ft) 26 ft²
Stain Type Exterior Stain
Warranty:
  • This product carries a 1 year exchange warranty redeemable at any Canadian Tire store.
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  • Shipping fee is based on size and weight of products and distance from address to store
  • Same-Day Delivery costs $9.99 per order
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  • Some products are non-refundable and non-exchangeable
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1 to 5 of 151 Reviews.
1 – 5 of 151 Reviews

Vernis extérieur

4 days ago
Excellent produit de vernis extérieur
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Response from Rust Oleum Team:
3 days ago
Rust Oleum Team
Merci pour votre merveilleux commentaire! rustoleum-ca

Varathane

7 days ago
Easy to use, does the job
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Response from Rust Oleum Team:
6 days ago
Rust Oleum Team
Great to hear that! Thanks for sharing! rustoleum-ca

Varathane Aerosol Can

9 days ago
After shaking can "vigorously" This product comes out in "globs" Not a nice "mist/spray" Perhaps the "paint can" style and brush on would work better. Would "NEVER" buy this product in the aerosol can again.
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Response from Rust Oleum Team:
6 days ago
Rust Oleum Team
Thank you for taking the time to let us know what happened as we take customer feedback very seriously. It certainly appears you did everything right by shaking the can vigorously as that helps to incorporate all the material. Please consider having the spray can of Varathane Diamond Wood Finish ready and call us at 1-800-387-3625. We would like the opportunity to try to make things right with you. – Rust-Oleum Product Support 1 rustoleum-ca

Be sure to adjust how you spray it on or it will leave a residue.

14 days ago
This product dries with a residue, I had to wipe it off before it dried, may be I need to spray it further back. It is nice works well.
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Response from Rust Oleum Team:
13 days ago
Rust Oleum Team
We appreciate the feedback regarding your project! rustoleum-ca

Moyen - necessite plusieurs couches

18 days ago
s'applique en faisant de la mousse
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Response from Rust Oleum Team:
17 days ago
Rust Oleum Team
Merci beaucoup d'avoir partagé votre expérience avec nous. Pour mieux comprendre ce qui s'est passé, pourriez-vous, s'il vous plaît, avoir à portée de main le pot de vernis Varathane Diamond Wood Finish et nous appeler au 1-800-387-3625 ? Nous serions ravis d'en apprendre davantage et de vous aider à trouver une solution, car nous aimerions vraiment pouvoir arranger cela pour vous. – Rust-Oleum Product Support 1 rustoleum-ca
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Q: Can this be painted over with an exterior paint?

2 years ago
3 Answers
  • A: Depends upon the paint. This item is water based, so a water based paint could be applied on top. Just insure that you sand lightly to get good adhesion of new coat. If you use an oil base or solvent base paint on top you will need to use an appropriate primer to prevent a paint reaction. Best to test in a small hidden area to observe if there is a reaction.
    a year ago
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Q: Does this varnish need a ventilated area?

4 years ago
3 Answers
  • A: It's water based, so as a result the volume of VOC's is very low and should be safe to apply indoors. Just be sure there is some amount of ventilation. I wouldn't use it in a confined space.
    a year ago
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Q: Is this waterproof?

4 years ago
3 Answers
  • A: Hi Chris, While our Varathane Diamond Exterior Finish Water-Based has been specifically formulated to provide maximum protection against sun, water, weather, sea spray and chemicals, it is not water proof.
    4 years ago
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Q: Can i use Varathane Diamond Exterior Finish, Water-Based around a furnace I want to put it on a piece of would but because it is winter i want to do this inside.

13 years ago
3 Answers
  • A: This would be fine. Ensure ventilation during application and drying
    13 years ago
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Q: Can the spray be used on metal outdoor ornaments. 

3 years ago
2 Answers
  • A: This is not a spray.
    2 years ago
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Q: Would this product be safe for painting on untreated pine wood for a raised vegetable garden?

4 years ago
2 Answers
  • A: Hi There. Is your question about whether the product is food safe? If so, here are a couple of links you can reference, which may address your concerns: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/techniques/q-a-is-polyurethane-food-safe/ https://www.obsessedwoodworking.com/is-water-based-polyurethane-food-safe-when-dry/
    4 years ago
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Q: Do you thin the first coat on new wood

4 years ago
2 Answers
  • A: I have but prefer not too....
    4 years ago
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Q: Is 'Varathane diamond wood finish - outdoor' suitable for use on furniture inside a camper van?

11 years ago
2 Answers
  • A: CanadianTireTeam How did you end up with that answer? The instructions specifically state "Do not apply in direct sunlight."
    5 years ago
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Q: Can Varathane Diamond Exterior Finish, Water-Based be tinted; say with a water based aniline dye?

12 years ago
2 Answers
  • A: no.use a dye or a stain first,then use the exterior finish as a clear protective top coat.
    11 years ago
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Q: Has anyone tried this product on rocks? I'd like to apply it to boulders outside to get the shiny look and vibrant rock colours you get when rocks are wet.

2 years ago
1 Answer
  • A: Hi, Great question! We can only recommend our Varathane Diamond Wood Finish Exterior on wood surfaces. We do not know how well it would hold up on rocks.
    2 years ago
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