EpifanesClear Gloss Varnish, Pint

This is the second time I have purchased this product. We used it on rocking chairs on our front porch. We face west so we get sun from noon to the time the sun sets. The product did not deteriorate or lose it effectiveness over the last three years. I would recommend this product and company to everyone. Very happy with our purchase. So glad we found it!

For you younger folks, the wood seen here is Madagascar Rosewood. This tree is now extinct, another piece will never be seen again like this one. I am a well known restoration specialist and when your work matters, don’t settle for water based polyurethanes, wood NEEDS, DRINKS and REACTS TO, Oils. This products thickness can be controlled by adding thinners, causing the oils to “Re-swell” the wood and its joints. Furniture gets loose when this happens. Once the piece has had its fill, it starts to glass over. Then the fun begins. We call these next steps “Chasing the Tiger” and these electric golden cross grain lines appear… well, see for yourself. If you want the best there is, you just found it. I gave “Ease of use” a lower mark, because applying this by hand, isn’t easy! GOOD LUCK! T. Tagmeyer

This varnish was recommended to me by Marc Spagnolo aka "The Wood Whisperer". Respecting his opinion I didn't hesitate. I used this on a set of second story balcony screen doors I built which have no shelter from the sun do to being on the second floor. This varnish has performed terrific. Bear in mind this is true "marine varnish" which is far superior to what's available in the home stores. It's pricey but if you want the best protection, the ROI can't be beat.

expensive but a great varnish. Clear fir exterior door facing full sun is easily protected by this varnish. Has easily lasted 3 years between refinishing.

We used this for a knotty alder wood exterior door (because we wanted a finish that would protect against the sun and we didn't have to worry about cracking like a typical poly. It made the door beautiful, (with a little linseed oil and naptha) I included a before and after pictures of the door

It's thick but does a good job. I'm ordering more. I'm using it on wooden bar and a desk top.

It’s from Epifanes — you don’t need to know more!

Very slow to dry. Will use total boat next time

I used it to restore my cedar plank canoe. Excellent product.

I used it to refinish two banister rails my wife dries clothes on. 26 years of damp washing removed the original varnish and the water blackened the mahogany rail. Barkeeper's friend removed most of the black. A light sand with fine aluminium oxide paper removed the rest. Two coats of this are very waterproof and it looks good again.

Fantástico barniz

très bon vernis, beau rendu et bonne tenue dans le temps

Para el barnizado de maderas exteriores de la vivienda.