Color | Quart |
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Brand | Minwax |
Surface Recommendation | wood |
Material | water based |
Model Name | Minwax 630510444 Water Based Helmsman Spar Urethane, quart, Semi-Gloss |
Size | Quart |
Coating Description | Water-based |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5 x 5 x 5 inches |
Item Weight | 2.25 Pounds |
Finish Type | semi-gloss |
Style | Semi-Gloss (Water Based) |
Recommended Uses For Product | exterior-and-interior |
Compatible Material | Wood |
Liquid Volume | 1 Quarts |
Paint Type | Water Based |
Manufacturer | Minwax |
Part Number | 630510444 |
Item Weight | 2.25 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 5 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 630510444 |
Finish | semi-gloss |
Pattern | Urethane |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | Minwax 630510444 Water Based Helmsman Spar Urethane, quart, Semi-Gloss |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Warranty |
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Minwax Water Based Helmsman Spar Urethane, Quart, Semi-Gloss
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Color | Quart |
Brand | Minwax |
Surface Recommendation | wood |
Material | water based |
Model Name | Minwax 630510444 Water Based Helmsman Spar Urethane, quart, Semi-Gloss |
About this item
- PROTECTIVE CLEAR FINISH – Minwax Helmsman Water Based Spar Urethane is a crystal clear wood finish that is specially formulated to protect against nature’s toughest conditions.
- EFFECTIVE YEAR ROUND – This wood varnish forms a protective barrier against rain and moisture to protect your projects and keep them looking their best. Special oils allow the finish to expand & contract with the wood as seasons and temperatures change.
- VERSATILE – Ideal for use on doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture and more. It’s a versatile water-based spar urethane that dries quickly and cleans up easily with warm water.
- SEMI-GLOSS FINISH – Give your wood projects a sleek finish with this semi-gloss clear varnish. It protects the natural beauty of the wood and offers a long-lasting, semi-shiny sheen for a modern look. It’s ideal for use over light colored woods & stains.
- A BRAND YOU CAN TRUST – Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing need.
- Spar urethane
- Specially formulated protective clear finish for exterior or interior wood that is exposed to sunlight, water or temperature changes
- Contain UV blockers to reduce the sun's graying and fading effects
- Forms a protective barrier against rain and moisture
- Special oils allow the finish to expand and contract with the wood as seasons and temperature changes
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Sheerness | 4.2 | — | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Durability | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 3.9 | — | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 | — |
Easy to clean | 4.2 | 4.9 | — | — | — | 4.4 |
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color | Quart | Gloss | Clear | Provincial | Pint | 1/2 Pint |
volume | 946.35 milliliters | — | — | 1 liters | — | 236.59 milliliters |
size | Quart | Gallon | Gallon | 1 Quarts (Pack of 1) | Pint | 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
finish type | semi-gloss | gloss | — | — | Oil Finish | Satin |
material | water based | Plastic | Wood | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
weight | 2.25 pounds | 9.3 pounds | — | 2 pounds | 1.15 pounds | 0.31 kilograms |
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ASIN | B001W44GHQ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,675 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #4 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish |
Date First Available | March 17, 2009 |
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Surface must be dry, clean, and free of dirt, grease, glue, and existing coatings before staining. Sand the wood in the direction of the grain using a fine-grade sandpaper (#220) until smooth. Remove all sanding dust. To help ensure uniform acceptance of stain color and beautiful results, pretreat the wood with Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner following label directions. |
Apply a liberal amount of stain evenly with a brush or clean cloth. Wait 3 minutes and remove the excess stain with a clean cloth, wiping in the direction of the grain. Allow to dry 8-10 hours. To darken the color, apply additional coats of Minwax Gel Stain repeating directions for application of first coat. Allow the stain to dry 8 to 10 hours between coats. Do not sand between coats. |
After 24 hours (dry time may be extended due to heavy application, low temperatures or high humidity), complete your project by applying a clear protective finish. Recommended finishes include Minwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane or Water Based Oil Modified Polyurethane or Helmsman Spar Urethane for exterior use. |
Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner | Minwax Gel Stain | Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane | ||
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Description | Prevent blotching & streaking to ensure beautiful, even stain color | Add rich color to enhance the wood grain | Protect with a clear top coat for long lasting beauty | |
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Product Description
Product Description
Minwax Helmsman Water Based Spar Urethane formula is a protective wood finish for interior and exterior projects that are exposed to sunlight, water, or temperature changes. It’s a wood varnish that contains UV blockers to reduce the sun’s graying and fading effects. It forms a protective layer against rain and moisture to shield your projects and keep them looking their best year-round. The special oils allow the finish to expand and contract with the wood as seasons and temperatures change. This spar urethane water-based formula protects the natural beauty of the wood while providing a crystal clear finish. It’s ideal for use over light colored woods and stains for a variety of projects that include doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture and more (not recommended for floors). It’s a versatile wood finish that dries quickly and cleans up easily with warm water. Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing project.
From the Manufacturer
Minwax is America's leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. From staining and protection, to preparation, maintenance, cleaning and repair, Minwax makes and keeps wood beautiful.
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Customers like the quality, value, ease of use, and protection of the household varnish. For example, they mention that it brings out the beauty of the wood, it's easy to apply and recoat in two hours, and it provides great protection against the elements. Customers are also impresseded with the drying time, saying that the thin coats dry fast.
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Customers like the value of the household varnish. They say it works well, provides long-lasting protection, and is still usable. Some say the product is still dented due to scanty padding. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...OSB that I used as the floor of my Harbor Freight trailer, but it worked great...." Read more
"What I like about this product. "The pricing stays consistant. " The product is of good quality and never, I mean never lets you down...." Read more
"...The trade-off is having to clean the brush, but the results are worth it...." Read more
"Great Value and works great" Read more
Customers like the quality of the household varnish. They say it has an excellent sheen, and brings out the beauty of the wood. It's easy to use and provides a durable finish for furniture and cabinets. The satin finish has a low sheen and is rustic and warm.
"...It dries to a hard plastic skin that seems like it should last quite a long time, especially since I'll store the trailer under a tarp...." Read more
"...The pricing stays consistant. " The product is of good quality and never, I mean never lets you down. You get what you pay for with this product...." Read more
"...Keeps color of the wood intact with little to no ambering which is common with oil versions." Read more
"...The spray is a fine, convenient product ... but if you want the slickest finish possible, get a quart and a good brush, do conscientious prep work,..." Read more
Customers find the household varnish easy to use and apply. They mention it goes on smoothly, recoats in two hours, and cleans up with water. Some say that it's easy to apply to wooden furniture and that it goes well if you follow the instructions.
"I prefer this water-based version of Helmsman because it is easier to apply than oil-based version of Helmsman...." Read more
"Minwax Spray Urethane is so easy to use and get a perfect finish every time." Read more
"...He took on a nice shine, and the application was rather forgiving of my brush strokes...." Read more
"Very good product, works well outdoors and easy to apply. Would give a higher rating but can was smashed up real good upon arrival...." Read more
Customers are happy with the protection provided by the varnish. They say it provides great protection against the elements, and has helped protect their oil paintings. They also mention that it creates a fantastic barrier against the weather, and works well to protect outdoor wood signs. Customers also say that it helps with UV light and rain. Overall, customers are happy and recommend the product for outdoor projects.
"...Keeps color of the wood intact with little to no ambering which is common with oil versions." Read more
"...can indicates superior protection against rain, moisture, and UV damage from sunlight, as well as enough flexibility to withstand seasonal swelling..." Read more
"I like the satin look with this Spar Urethane. It provides great protection against the elements if you put more than one coat...." Read more
"...I used a few coats on the rocking chair and it creates a fantastic barrier against the elements. It does have a very glossy shine...." Read more
Customers like the drying time of the varnish. They say it goes on easily, dries relatively quickly, and offers very easy clean. They also say the thin coats dry fast, allowing the ability to do three. They mention that it driers to a hard plastic skin that seems like it should last quite a long time. Customers also say it works really good and seals better than the Aquanet they were using previously.
"...It dries to a hard plastic skin that seems like it should last quite a long time, especially since I'll store the trailer under a tarp...." Read more
"...The can indicates superior protection against rain, moisture, and UV damage from sunlight, as well as enough flexibility to withstand seasonal..." Read more
"...It applied easily and dried fairly quickly so I was able to apply two coats to the wood before assembling the pieces into their finished components..." Read more
"Great for sealing my wood projects" Read more
Customers find the cleaning process of the household varnish to be easy. They mention that the brushes clean up nicely, and it cleans up with water. Some say that it's not as messy as common spray paint, and there's no messy overspray to deal with.
"...The cleanup is also easier and there is very little smell from the product...." Read more
"...There's no messy overspray to deal with, and brushing it on fills lots of imperfections that would require who-knows-how-many coats of spray to..." Read more
"...Oil based - poor application and requires extensive clean up with harsh chemicals - mineral spirits, gasoline, lacquer cleaners...not the type of..." Read more
"...Does not dry as hard as the oil poly buy the ease of use and cleanup is great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the nozzle. Some mention that the spray is a fine, convenient product that goes well even into finer areas and doesn't clog things up. However, others say that the can clogged and will no longer spray no matter how long you hold it upside down. The nozzle gets clogging easily and the can has to be held upright, and the contents started spraying out everywhere from the base of the hose.
"...The spray is a fine, convenient product ... but if you want the slickest finish possible, get a quart and a good brush, do conscientious prep work,..." Read more
"Even inverting the can as recommended the spray valve gets clogged, making the remaining product in the can unusable...." Read more
"...That said, it also claims to spray evenly. Hahahaha! No. The bottom edge of the spray nozzle sprayed much heavier than the top edge...." Read more
"...The faulty can sprayed well but then wouldn’t stop when the valve was released...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the dent resistance of the household varnish. They mention that the cans arrived dented, bent, and damaged. Some customers also say that the lid was bent and the sides scratched easily. Overall, customers are not happy with the quality and durability of the product.
"First of all, the quart size can of spar urethane came in a not too well protected box. The can had dents in it, but the lid was ok...." Read more
"...It arrived quickly but upon opening the box, I discovered the 2 cans were dented and one can has signs of rust on the lid...." Read more
"...Thus, when it arrived there was a huge dent in the side of the can." Read more
"...usable BUT can badly dented due to scanty padding in small, flimsy packing box. Not sure the next one will get here ok so not anxious to reorder!!" Read more
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It goes on looking pretty thin and watery, so I wasn't super confident it would create a durable finish layer, but it certainly did. It dries to a hard plastic skin that seems like it should last quite a long time, especially since I'll store the trailer under a tarp. Before I could cover it after installing the floor, we got a good storm that soaked it, and while the water didn't really bead up, most of it wiped off easily and the remainder dried with zero issues.
I wasn't concerned with appearances so I can't comment on the smoothness or quality of the finish if you're aiming for fine woodworking. For my application, though, it looks just fine and worked better than expected.
Would I recommend this product at this price? The answer is, Yes!
Keeps color of the wood intact with little to no ambering which is common with oil versions.