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Minwax Helmsman Indoor/Outdoor Spar Urethane, Quart, Satin

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Brand Minwax
Surface Recommendation Wood
Material Urethane
Model Name Helmsman

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  • PROTECTIVE CLEAR FINISH – Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane is specially formulated as a protective varnish for wood for interior and exterior projects. It contains special UV blockers that reduce the sun’s graying and fading effects.
  • 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.
  • SATIN FINISH – Give your wood projects a sleek finish with this satin varnish. It protects the natural beauty of the wood and offers a soft, unique sheen for a modern, cozy, and on-trend look.
  • 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.
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4.4 4.4
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4.3 4.3
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4.2 4.2
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Easy to use
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Sheerness
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volume
1 liters
946.35 milliliters
32 fluid ounces
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satin
gloss
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Urethane
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prep surface

stain surface

protect and seal surface

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.

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three easy steps to a beautiful finish prep with pre stain wood conditioner stain with gel stain protect with spar urethane
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4.6 out of 5 stars
7,898
Oil-based
Description Prevent blotching & streaking to ensure beautiful, even stain color Add rich color to enhance the wood grain Protect with a warm top coat for long lasting beauty
Ideal for all wood projects

resist fading

ideal for indoor or outdoor surfaces

warm finish

Product Description

Product Description

Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane is a specially formulated 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 protects the natural beauty of the wood while providing a warm finish. It’s ideal for a variety of projects that include doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture and more (not recommended for floors). 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.

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A specially formulated protective clear finish for exterior or interior wood that is exposed to sunlight, water or temperature changes.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
7,898 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, quality, drying time, appearance and protection of the household varnish. They mention that it goes on easy and clear, provides great, long-lasting protection for all kinds of items and that it dries quickly to a hard plastic skin that seems like it should last quite a long time. That said, opinions are mixed on durability, nozzle, and color.

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252 customers mention215 positive37 negative

Customers like the quality of the varnish. They say it does the job well, provides great, long-lasting protection for all kinds of items, and is still usable. Some customers mention that the product can be dented due to scanty padding in small areas. However, most customers find the product to be of good quality, and it works well outdoors.

"...OSB that I used as the floor of my Harbor Freight trailer, but it worked great...." 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

"Works well, covers nicely" Read more

161 customers mention127 positive34 negative

Customers like the appearance of the varnish. They mention that it has an excellent sheen and a smooth professional finish. Some customers also mention that the varnish has a very rustic and warm feel to it when completed, and that it holds up well. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and recommend it to others.

"...For my application, though, it looks just fine and worked better than expected." Read more

"Minwax Spray Urethane is so easy to use and get a perfect finish every time." Read more

"...I opened the can to check it out and the urethane looked good, so I applied the urethane over previously finished 12 year old spar urethane...." Read more

"...He took on a nice shine, and the application was rather forgiving of my brush strokes...." Read more

109 customers mention106 positive3 negative

Customers find the household varnish easy to use. They mention that it goes on easy and clear, and is exactly as advertised. Some say that it applies smoothly and recoats in two hours, and cleans up with water. Some experienced paint sprayers say that the product went on beautifully and they did not thin it. Overall, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.

"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

"I prefer this water-based version of Helmsman because it is easier to apply than oil-based version of Helmsman...." 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

75 customers mention56 positive19 negative

Customers like the drying time of the household varnish. They mention that it dries quickly, to a hard plastic skin, and looks wet even after it's dry. It has amazing water repellency and beads up nicely with rain or dew. It is the best waterproof lacquer for keeping water out and is water based, making cleanup easy. The can indicates superior protection against rain, moisture, and UV damage from sunlight.

"...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 really came out nice, looks like it's underwater and it really brings the wood grains out...." Read more

"As a professional painter, I found it hard to keep a wet edge. Says do not thin, but I sure thought about it." Read more

58 customers mention49 positive9 negative

Customers like the protection of the varnish. They say it provides years of protection to painted wood surfaces, it holds up to the weather, and it provides excellent coverage and protection. It's easy to use and works well to protect welcome signs. Some customers also mention that it's the very best coating they can use to keep things waterproof for a long time.

"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

"...Now let's talk about that last claim... That it protects the wood for outdoor use...." Read more

"This product works so well to protect the welcome signs I make. No yellowing, great protection!" Read more

"...I have to use 2 coats, but it does a good job protecting the wood." Read more

129 customers mention68 positive61 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the household varnish. Some mention that it has held up extremely well under all weather conditions, while others say that it can badly dented due to scanty padding in small cans, the can came bent and damaged, and does not hold up on previous painted surfaces. The finish is just peeling off.

"...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 had dents in it, but the lid was ok. Probably not done in shipping, it looked like it was shipped that way...." Read more

"Used on my kitchen table which gets a lot of abuse. Holds up well. The gloss is really gloss, so be ready for that...." 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

52 customers mention23 positive29 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the color of the varnish. Some mention that it is milky in color, but dries clear, while others say that it darkens the wood a little. Some customers also say that the varnish yellows light colors.

"...It does add a little amber color, but I think that looks nice. It says on the instructions on the can that it will do that...." Read more

"...Keeps color of the wood intact with little to no ambering which is common with oil versions." Read more

"Good product, but it yellows light colors as you put it on. Was fine on darker colors, but really yellowed a light gray table I was finushing." Read more

"This product works so well to protect the welcome signs I make. No yellowing, great protection!" Read more

51 customers mention21 positive30 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the nozzle. Some mention that it sprays fine, and it gives a good coat, while others say that it gets clogged easily, dries too fast, and doesn't flow out evenly.

"Even inverting the can as recommended the spray valve gets clogged, making the remaining product in the can unusable...." 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

"...The faulty can sprayed well but then wouldn’t stop when the valve was released...." 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

Love the Satin look
5 Stars
Love the Satin look
I like the satin look with this Spar Urethane. It provides great protection against the elements if you put more than one coat. I get kind of lazy and do not maintain the front door that gets full afternoon sun in the hot 100 degree summers. Instead of refinishing it every year, I might do it every 2 or 3 years (sometime even more). Even though I do the regular maintenance on it, the Spar Urethane is doing a great job protecting the wood.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars works like advertised
Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good product, fast delivery.
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2023
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Booky
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars great product
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Dana Williams
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