Rust-Oleum Varathane Exterior Water Based Semi Gloss Quart

Excellent product for purpose and quality

I have some red cedar Amish chairs and table I bought a couple of years ago and they definitely lost their beautiful gloss they had when we first bought them. I did prime them about a year after purchase that was supposed to be a gloss combo, but it really lacked luster. This made the chairs shiny and glossy again, very easy to use and quick to dry. Definitely recommend

I used this as a clear coat over exterior flat latex on my refinished cornboards. Applied easily ln the garage and was recoatable after 2 hours. Dried to a tuff scratch resistant lo sheen/eggshell, clear finish. Not too slick or waxy for cornhole.

Ok, this product became one of my favorite, but not for the original intended use. I wanted to clear coat some counter tops in my sailboat, and wanted some UV resistance because you know, it's a boat, in Florida. However, as a clear coat on a very light uniform plastic surface (doesn't absorb the product) it was impossible to get rid if very tiny, hard to see (but still there) brush strokes). Most of the time the brush strokes weren't visible, but depending on the light, they would appear and I didn't like that. HOWEVER: I then tried the product on wood, and there was not the slightest brush stroke. PERFECT. Also, I love that it is indeed crystal clear and doesn't alter the color of the wood. I ended up using it on my teak and holly sole inside the boat, despite the fact that it is not recommended for flooring, for several reasons: - it is VERY EASY to apply. - it dries INSANELY FAST, at least in Florida. I could re-coat every 5 minutes. - no sanding required - doesn't alter the color of the wood, but beautifully enhances the grain (like when the wood is wet). - seals the wood / waterproofs the wood - doesn't yellow the holly wood (originally white) like teak oil or varnish or other clear coat would. The result is fantastic, took me less than 1 hour for a 30 foot boat, and can be redone anytime easily and quickly if needed. So who cares if it doesn't last 10 years, it is cheap, fast, easy, looks great, and requires no maintenance, no sanding, no mess when re-applying in the future, while protecting my teak&holly sole well. I highly recommend this to any boater who doesn't want to spend a week on varnishing or coating the sole and wants an easy 100% guaranteed perfect result (no strokes, no bubbles, no issues, apply right off the can as you want with a foam brush you CANT GET IT WRONG. LOVE IT.

Excellent, but foam applicators tend to make it foam up and create bubbles. Don’t rush the drying time between coats. Also, don’t use old stuff. A fresh can works much better.

Goes on easily, dries quickly for adding multiple coats, holds up to the weather. I faux painted a fiberglass deck box to mimic wood grain and stone, and wanted to be sure the look would last. So far, sun and rain are no problem. The surface looks a little milky after 24 hours of rain, but clears up perfectly when its dry again. Best choice I’ve made in a long time!