Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish
- Gloss
- High Gloss
- Matt
- Satin
- 100ml Sample
- 1L
- 2.5L
- Gloss
- High Gloss
- Matt
- Satin
- 100ml Sample
- 1L
- 2.5L
- A water based clear varnish for interior wood
- Compatible with most wood types
- Non-yellowing and quick drying
- Drying time: 2 hours
- Coverage: 10 m2
- Coats: 2-3
- Coats: 3
Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish is a water-based polyurethane option for interior projects including furniture, all manner of skirting boards and other types of trim, children's toys and food preparation areas. It's non-yellowing, durable formula is perfect for a long-lasting finish on all types of wood and suitably prepared fibreboard.
- Try Manns Extra Tough Door Varnish for the ultimate finish for internal doors and architrave
- See Manns Extra Tough Floor Varnish for finishing all types of solid wood flooring
Whilst this product has been formulated for wood, some of our customers have said they have applied this to all kinds of substrates, including brick, laminate and painted surfaces, and have had good results. A test area is always recommended.
For the best results, ensure that surfaces painted are clean, dry and free of dirt, dust and grease.
The general advice with Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish is to sand all previous coatings back to bare wood and start fresh. However, as with other water based clear varnishes, some of our customers have applied this product over clean, sound existing finishes such as old varnish and paint with just a light sand for a key and have had positive results. Thorough testing with several test areas would always be recommended before going down this route.
- All flaking and unsound finishes must be completely removed back to bare wood
- New wood should still be lightly sanded and wiped down with methylated spirits to remove any dust and debris
- Fill any splits or cracks in the wood with a suitable filler
- Apply a suitable, compatible wood stain if required
- Using a primer with water-based varnishes is optional, but is highly recommended on new wood, particularly resinous hardwoods
- Use Manns Trade Intense Primer or Manns Extra Tough Primer as necessary
Always try a test area before starting any project to assess compatibility of the final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.
- Stir thoroughly before and during use
- Apply with a brush, roller, applicator or airless sprayer
- Leave to dry thoroughly
- De-nib with p180-p240 sandpaper or orbital sander
- Apply second coat of Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish in the same manner
- If required, de-nib second coat as above and apply third coat
- On primed or previously coated surfaces, 2 coats are normally fine, however applying coat-on-coat without a primer, three coats is recommended
When it's time for a refresh, simply apply a fresh coat of Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish as required, following the Preparation and Application instructions above.
General cleaning of all treated surfaces can be done with Manns Anti-Bacterial Cleaner Spray