Crafters

Wipe-on polyurethane

Wipe-on polyurethane: what it looks like, how it goes on, how long it takes and how it wears.

All finishes
Type
film (thinned varnish)
Look
satin or gloss
Dry / recoat time
2-4 h between coats, 4-6 coats
Application
wipe on with a rag
Durability
medium
Notes
Oil-based polyurethane thinned to wipe on. Thin coats mean no brush marks; needs more coats than brushed poly.
Buy finishes1 item
Retailer links may earn Crafters a small commission. Prices are the retailer's.