They provide a natural appearance with a variety of satin semi gloss and glossy sheens and are ideal for kitchen cabinets doors furniture and floors but not recommended for outdoor use.
Clear coat for cabinets.
Varathane water based polyurethane satin after testing seven different top coats varathane s water based polyurethane was the clear winner.
Polyurethane wood finishes are synthetic coatings that prove highly durable and water resistant making them the best clear coat for wood protection.
If you reach the color tone before achieving the sheen you want let the surface of the cabinets dry thoroughly and then apply clear polyurethane finish to complete the project.
Best clear coats for kitchen cabinets 2020 reviews and buyer s guide.
Water based finishes tend to be hard and don t turn yellow over time unlike most oil based finishes.
Deft interior waterborne clear wood.
This clear coat is great for interior products including furniture cabinets trim and doors.
Do not use a nylon brush or the varnish may dry with ugly marks.
When applying varnish to your kitchen cabinets add a pair of thin coats rather than a single saturating heavy coat.
General finishes high performance water based topcoat 3.
Covers quart recoat dry hours sheen.
Rust oleum a trusted.
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Minwax 65555444 polycrylic protective finish water based 4.
Insl x cc550109a 01 cabinet coat enamel 2.
However the clear finish will slightly change the color tone underneath.
General finishes top coat the high end option.
Oil based clear coat darken the tone of the wood easy to use form a softer surface.
Watco 63041 lacquer clear wood finish 5.
Use a soft bristled polyester paintbrush that will promote a slick flawless finish.
You can apply a clear polyurethane finish over paint.