Polyvine Decorators Varnish - Water Resistant Clear Varnish with UV Protection - Seals and Protects Emulsion Paint, Wallpaper, Interior Wood, Furniture, Plaster & Fabric - Dead Flat Finish, 500ml

After spending ages looking for a varnish to use on a newly painted media wall, I was drawn to this one. The results after 2 or 3 coats look great and seem hard wearing. It's easy enough to apply and dries relatively quickly too. The only observations I would make are despite being flat Matt, the finish has a slight sheen, and there is a slight darkening of the paint finish, but nothing major. Will definitely use again!

After a lot of research, ai used this on a chest of drawers that I had upcycled with a matte paint. Instructions clearly state that if you want a true flat matte then you need to give 2 coats of the soft sheen varnish first then put this on as a top coat. It's worked brilliantly! I used a brush very softly but I would probably use a foam roller if I were to do it again. But really happy with results!

Used this on my sliding wardrobe doors which I had painted with dulux emulsion. It covered well with no residue and a matt finish. Not sure on how protective it will be in the future but very happy with results at the moment.

Used on recommendation for sealing chalk paint on my first upcycle project. Had been disappointed with the paint I’d used and read reviews on the furniture wax from the same brand so I purchased this. Very glad I did. It’s a very good, economical and easy to use paint sealer. Goes on like a dream but it is quite runny so don’t overload your brush. Need to work quickly and decisively to avoid slight brush strokes visible but be weary it can drip so suggest you check this as you work. Dries very quickly. As for durability, I can’t comment yet. Would definitely recommend and buy again as it can be used on all manner of surfaces. No wastage. No smell. Water based so easy to clean brushes. Win win product!

A little goes a long way, no awful smell, applies really easy, dries quickly.One bottle covered 3 coats on a huge desk with drawers, inside & out.Plus 3 coats on an ottoman /blanket box.I also used it to seal sanded wood before applying wallpaper on the drawers of the desk.

Used over paint for extra durability. It went on extremely smoothly and left a very nice finish, unlike some other products I have used in the past.

Easy to use, durable, drys fairly quickly, brushes clean under the tap.

Haven't tested the product yet but it arrived 3 quarters full and no seal at all. Lid came right off with no top seal so unsure if the product inside is legit or not before doing an actual review.