Collection: Wood Varnishes

Wood Varnish Buying Guide

Providing your wooden surfaces with a beautiful finish and a protective layer against scratches,knocks and scuffs, our collection of Wood Varnishes are suitable for using on a wide variety of surfaces. With such a large selection of products to choose from, we’ve put together a brief buying guide on selecting the perfect wood varnish for your woodcare surface.

Wood Varnish For Doors

When it comes to applying wood varnish to your doors, some of our top picks include:

Sadolin Yacht Wood Varnish - A great choice for using on your wooden doors, the Sadolin Yacht Varnish is a durable and waterproof varnish which includes UV inhibitors protecting your wooden surfaces from the effects of sun damage.

Fiddes Clear Glaze is an easy to apply high build interior varnish that is available in a matt and satin finish.

Short on time? We recommend using the Blackfriar Quick Drying Varnish which is touch dry within 1 hour. Available in a gloss, matt and satin finish, this hardwearing and durable wood varnish can also be used on interior wooden panelling.

Wood Varnish For Floors

When it comes to wood varnish for your wooden floor, we recommend using the Johnstone's Trade Quick-Dry Polyurethane Floor Varnish. Featuring excellent resistant to moderate scuffing and scratches, this hardwearing wood varnish is touch dry within 1 hours and is suitable for using on both interior timber floor and cork tiles.

Sadolin PV67 Heavy Duty Varnish is another great choice for flooring. Extremely hardwearing and slip resistant, this heavy duty wood varnish is available in both a gloss and satin finish and features a touch dry time of 30 minutes.

Wood Varnish For Exterior Wood

When it comes to wood varnishes for your exterior wood surfaces we have a couple of great options. Some of our top choices include the BlackFriar Exterior Varnish providing UV resistance as well as coverage of 14m² per litre. Providing a weather resistant finish, this exterior wood varnish can be used on both bare & stripped wood. 

Another option is the Johnstone's Trade Polyurethane Varnish, a solvent-based hardwearing coating that provides excellent durability and weather protection. Protecting your wooden surface against UV rays, this wood varnish can be simply applied with a brush or sprayer.

Wood Varnish For Furniture

A great choice for interior furniture, the Blackfriar Quick Drying Varnish provides a quick drying finish that is tough and durable. Available in Matt, Satin & Gloss, this Blackfriar wood varnish is touch dry in 60 minutes and resistant to knocks, scratches and scuffs.

How Many Coats of Wood Varnish Do I Need To Apply?

In most cases, three or four coats of wood varnish is all that is required, however before application of wood varnish we always recommend that you read and follow the manufacturers instructions.

What Is The Best Way To Apply Wood Varnish?

Again we always recommend reading the manufacturers instructions, however in most cases wood varnishes are best applied using a brush. Ensuring that you are working the varnish into all areas of detail and joints, make sure that you allow the wood varnish to fully dry between coats.

Where Can I Buy Wood Varnish?

You can buy a wide variety of varnish for wood directly from Decorating Centre Online via our website. Simply choose your preferred brand and product, add it to your basket and continue to the checkout. We offer free standard delivery on all orders over £60.00 and can provide a next day delivery service if required.