What acrylic varnish brands do you use?

[8Balls]

I'm going to be varnishing some Poplar plywood for internal shelving and was heading towards acrylic varnish, just wondering what brands people go for?

 

[Dee J]

Tbh, for internal work, I've not found much differences between brands and own-brands. I just look for clear, water based, eggshell finish, interior acrylic varnish. The only caveat I would apply is if you place plastic items (pvc) on the finished surface they tend to cling/stick.... Not permanently or in a harmful way, but noticeable. Probably plasticiser migration from the pvc. Otherwise the finish is durable. I also tend to use it as a sealing coat on any ply or mdf as soon as I get it - it hardens up surfaces and edges and limits marks and stains during work. Hth.

 

[robgul]

Johnsons from B&M Stores

 

[jim1950]

Manns from Wood finishes direct, on line

 

[thetyreman]

le tonkinois is my favourite varnish, it's quite glossy though but very durable.

 

[mark w]

The one I use.
No Nonsense Quick-Dry Floor Varnish Satin 2.5Ltr Product code: 95447
Screwfix

 

[Richard_C]

I've used the Screwfix no nonsense brand and the Ronseal, normally use satin finish. Not found much difference to be honest and no nonsense is much cheaper.

A slight aside, for woodturning I normally use cellulose sanding sealer but if I want acrylic because of what comes next, I simply use about 1/3 no nonsense varnish, 1/3 water and 1/3 meths or Isopropanol. Dries hard in about 10 mins, a coffee break.

 

[eribaMotters]

I've probably used about 5 or 6 different makes for exactly what you are doing and have no preference. Just buy a satin finish and some 400 grit aluminium oxide abrasive for a de-nib between coats.
My top tip is do not wash the brush out. If you wrap it in a plastic bag and stick it in the fridge it will be fine for at least a week.

Colin

 

[Jester129]

^^^Good tip about brush. I replace plastic bag with clingfilm. HTH