Epifanes Wood Finish Matte (500 ml) Package may Vary

I will try and always use. Goes on really smoothly and drys evenly. Best finish I have ever used.

Disclaimer: I am not a woodworker or finisher. First I brushed on 2 coats of gloss on front cherry door. Looked very uneven with gloss and dull areas. Then made the mistake of applying this matte product right out of the can (without thinning). Nightmare brush strokes and drip marks and uneven areas where I tried in vain to correct. But somehow when this mess dried completely in around 4 hours, it looked much better. But still not good.Then I read about the product, which I should have done the first time, and saw recommendations for thinning. Second coat I thinned by 10-15% and went on much better but still difficult and not great. But somehow, when it all dried, it looked great. The super matte finish is extremely forgiving because it doesn't catch any reflections. Very happy now and will follow up with 0000 steel wool and paste wax for perfection. Unless someone comments here that this is a terrible thing to do.

Great product! The finish is amazing on my kitchen cabinets. I thinned it 20% and used it as my final coat after several coats of the regular high gloss Epifanes varnish and the results were fantastic!I read lots of reviews about this product being difficult to use and lots of brush marks. Thinning and applying efficiently and leaving it alone once you have applied it is key. I thinned it with the Epifanes thinner as recommended.

It's important to note that this product is nothing like the popular "Clear Varnish" made by the same company. It is, though, a top quality, matte sheen, interior/exterior polyurethane. Yes, it is polyurethane, not phenolic like the Clear Varnish. I contacted Epifanes regarding the difference between this product and "Rubbed Effect" and was told the only difference is that this product contains UV blockers, while Rubbed Effect does not. Otherwise, application and sheen are the same. As for sheen, it is fairly flat, although not totally flat. Sheen is significantly less than Minwax Poly Satin, if you are familiar with that product. I gave it 4 stars because I think it is a good matte finish polyurethane capable of some outdoor exposure, although it is not going to hold up outdoors like the Clear Varnish. It levels well if brushed and can be thinned and wiped on. Although this is compatible with the Epifanes accelerator, you should know that the accelerator contains resin and therefore will change the sheen dramatically.

I built an outdoor table out of cedar a couple years ago, and used a variety of finishings claiming to be weather proof. None of them lasted more than 2 months, with failures such as cracking, pealing of the finish, or greying of the wood. This year I am trying to refinish the table top with Epifanes. After carefully stripping away the old finish, I applied 6 coats of Epifanes Clear Varnish diluted with Epifanes Thinner (50%, 25%, 12%, 6%, 0%, and lastly 0% thinner) and finished with one coat of Epifanes Wood Finish Matte. I sanded with 320 grit paper between each coat.I found that 1 day between coats is sometimes not enough, as the surface was still a little tacky.The end result looks really good, however we will have to see how it holds up.I plan to sand and add 1 coat every year. I will try to remember to update my comment.

I used this along with the Epifanes gloss on a mahogany door. The base coats (I did 3 coats) need to be gloss, which the manufacturer says is required to give the needed UV and moisture protection. And if you want a satin finish, apply 1 or more coats of this matte finish. The results were great. Highly recommended.

Amazing Products! We just build an outdoor bar out of roughsawn lumber, and this matte finish was the exact look it needed.We used the clear gloss varnish for the initial coats as required. I did hours of research before selecting Epiphanes. Our weather has many extremes, and many expert blogs recommended Epiphanes. Because it breathes, it doesn't get brittle over time. Project is time intensive--7-8 coats required initially BUT annual maintenance for continued protection is just light sanding and one coat.Their customer support is outstanding. I am a total novice. They walked me through my questions and made additional suggestions. I messed up 1/2 way through and send a Sunday night panicked email--amazed when my phone rang Monday am. Their support Rep said he could sense my panic and wanted to reassure me, then walk me through the corrective steps. WOW! Bar is finished and simply beautiful.

Easy to apply, its not fussy about conditions. I roll it on with a 4" 3/8 nap Home Depot "no lint" roller and it looks showroom. Lint from most rollers will mess up your project. Even with these great rollers, blow them off or use masking tape beforehand to get the smallest bit of lint, or whatever, off your new roller.And thin the Epifanes about 10%. Apply with a heavy hand.