Varnish

Seal and protect wood with varnish for furniture, doors, floors and exterior joinery. The range includes polyurethane varnish from Rustins, Sadolin and PlastiKote, yacht varnish in satin and gloss from Ronseal, Rustins and 151 Coatings, floor varnish including Ronseal Diamond Hard, and Ronseal interior varnish in tinted shades.

Clear varnish gives a transparent finish in a choice of clear matt varnish, clear satin varnish or gloss, while tinted options such as oak varnish, dark oak, antique pine, ebony and mahogany change the colour at the same time. A clear floor varnish is made to cope with foot traffic, and Ronseal floor varnish and Ronseal varnish lines are widely used on stripped boards. Yacht varnish is a hard-wearing option for exterior timber and marine use.

Sand to a smooth finish, remove dust and apply thin coats with a good brush, lightly sanding between coats once dry. Check recoat times on the tin and work in a well ventilated space away from heat or flame. Matt hides marks, satin balances look and wear and gloss is the toughest to wipe.