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product_id: 54223051
title: "Johnstone's - Yacht Wood Varnish - Clear - 750ml | Gloss Finish, Interior & Exterior Use, Tough Marine Quality Finish, Crack & Peel Resistant, Flexes With Natural Wood Movement"
brand: "johnstone's"
price: "$39.93"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Johnstone's"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/54223051-johnstones-yacht-wood-varnish-clear-750ml-gloss-finish-interior-exterior
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# High gloss, mirror finish Crack & peel resistant shield Marine-grade durability Johnstone's - Yacht Wood Varnish - Clear - 750ml | Gloss Finish, Interior & Exterior Use, Tough Marine Quality Finish, Crack & Peel Resistant, Flexes With Natural Wood Movement

**Brand:** johnstone's
**Price:** $39.93
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛥️ Elevate your woodwork with yacht-grade gloss and protection—because your space deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Johnstone's - Yacht Wood Varnish - Clear - 750ml | Gloss Finish, Interior & Exterior Use, Tough Marine Quality Finish, Crack & Peel Resistant, Flexes With Natural Wood Movement by johnstone's
- **How much does it cost?** $39.93 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/54223051-johnstones-yacht-wood-varnish-clear-750ml-gloss-finish-interior-exterior)

## Best For

- johnstone's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted johnstone's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flexible Wood Movement:** Formulated to flex with natural wood expansion and contraction, preventing cracks
- • **Mirror-Like Gloss Finish:** Dries to a stunning high gloss that elevates any wood surface
- • **Ultimate Marine Protection:** Tough, weatherproof varnish designed for harsh outdoor conditions
- • **Effortless Multi-Surface Use:** Perfect for bare, stained, or previously varnished wood—inside or out
- • **Fast Drying & Easy Maintenance:** Touch dry in 2-4 hours with quick recoats and easy cleanup for busy pros

## Overview

Johnstone's Yacht Wood Varnish (750ml) delivers a premium, marine-quality finish that protects wood from cracking, peeling, and weather damage. Its high gloss, flexible formula is ideal for both interior and exterior wood surfaces, drying quickly to a durable, water-resistant shield that keeps your wood looking flawless in any environment.

## Description

Shop Johnstone's - Yacht Wood Varnish - Clear - 750ml | Gloss Finish, Interior & Exterior Use, Tough Marine Quality Finish, Crack & Peel Resistant, Flexes With Natural Wood Movement. Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more.

Review: Good quality varnish. - This is quality varnish. Very easy to work with and covers beautifully. Used it on our wooden outdoor furniture, after sanding it back to bare wood. We live in a harsh, wet environment and oiling the wood just didn’t protect it enough. This yacht varnish should do the job and it’s brought the furniture back to its beautiful former glory, without having to use a wood stain. Very happy and this seller is brilliant- delivered so quickly.
Review: holy moly - ok so here is my review. for the love of god please where gloves when applying this stuff and eye protection and a REAL fume face mask. this is super important. if your not painting outside go full PPE. don't go to hospital with a suspected heart attack like i did after inhaling varnish for 1 hour. ok boring stuff over, here's the good bit. you can sponge this on, gives decent results especially if you go with the grain. tin recommends brushing, i cant brush, and it was crap for me and i ended up making it run. someone with more experience could get way better results then me in good light. So i opted for the following. i contacted Johnstons to ask for help but they just said, brush it on, either way i bought a spray gun for my compressor. i diluted the varnish on a ration 10:1, cleaned surfaces with white spirits before spraying, i was doing a 50% overlap with my cheap spray gun. i get 2 coats down, it touch dries in 2-4hrs so u can go again. after 2nd coat i WET sanded it with 400 grit, now im applying it on wood sanded to 400 grit. the bench in video and picture is sanded to 400 grit, then applied a final coat. (second bench i sanded the 2nd coat to 800 grit, would have done 600 but only had 800). with these steps you'll get a really nice mirror finish. its a beautiful amber finish on very light coloured birch plywood. this plywood i used is BB grade cabinet plywood. i gave the product 3 stars for "easy to use" because in all honesty, you need to be ready. preparation is key. have paint finer and rags at hand to clean everything after, brushes, sponges guns, cups etc. if you spray it like i did, (i sprayed in shed) your entire shed will get sticky. all being said the results speak for themselves, if you take care to clean each coat with a rag and white spirits to make sure its super clean, you'll get fantastic results. I emailed Johnston's and told them they should update their tin with correct drying times and that it can 100% be sprayed. drying times i experienced are, touch dry: 2-4hrs depending on how thick the application is. if its sticky after 4, you applied too much. Cured: 16-24 hrs like it says on tin hope this helps, this really is a good product if you take care the whole process. Bench is now outside in the rain and water just runs off no problem. i like it so much i bought a 2nd tin already and this will be my goto product for outside stuff.

## Features

- Contains 2-butanone oxime. May produce an allergic reaction.
- Flammable liquid and vapour.
- Can be used on bare, previously stained or varnished wood
- Provides a hard-wearing shield against the elements
- Dries to a high gloss finish
- Flexes with the natural movement of the wood
- Resists cracking and peeling

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0742R7Z54 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,783 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 9 in Varnish |
| Brand | Johnstone's |
| Compatible Material | Wood |
| Coverage | 7.5-9 square meters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,390 Reviews |
| Finish | Shimmery |
| Finish type | Shimmery |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05010426787190 |
| Included Components | paint |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Woodcare Outdoor Yacht Varnish |
| Item Weight | 0.8 Kilograms |
| Item weight | 0.8 Kilograms |
| Liquid Volume | 750 Millilitres |
| Liquid volume | 750 Millilitres |
| Manufacturer | Johnstone's |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No. |
| Material | Acrylic, Polyurethane (PU), Resin, Water Based |
| Model Number | 309310 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Part Number | 309310 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Peeling |
| Recommended uses for product | Peeling |
| UPC | 501042678719 |
| Unit Count | 750.0 millilitre |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Johnstone's
- **Finish type:** Shimmery
- **Item weight:** 0.8 Kilograms
- **Material:** Acrylic, Polyurethane (PU), Resin, Water Based
- **Recommended uses for product:** Peeling

## Images

![Johnstone's - Yacht Wood Varnish - Clear - 750ml | Gloss Finish, Interior & Exterior Use, Tough Marine Quality Finish, Crack & Peel Resistant, Flexes With Natural Wood Movement - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SqH071xXL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this product oil based ???**
A: It is solvent based which is also known as 'oil based' so yes...it is very sticky and gooey so i advise wear gloves when applying. It did a great job protecting a plywood double door i made at the bottom of our garden that separates the lawn from the rose bushes at the very back.

**Q: would this take on a bench previously treated with hardwood sealer oil?**
A: Sorry we don't have a decorative product that will paint on top of oil

**Q: Is it better to be used with a roller or a brush?**
A: I used the product on garden tables and chairs. I used several brushes as the product is sticky.

**Q: Can you tell me if this product is non-yellowing please? Many thanks**
A: Not so far, I varnished an outdoor teak bench and it still looks as good as the day I put it on 2 months later.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality varnish.
*by L***J on 30 April 2026*

This is quality varnish. Very easy to work with and covers beautifully. Used it on our wooden outdoor furniture, after sanding it back to bare wood. We live in a harsh, wet environment and oiling the wood just didn’t protect it enough. This yacht varnish should do the job and it’s brought the furniture back to its beautiful former glory, without having to use a wood stain. Very happy and this seller is brilliant- delivered so quickly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ holy moly
*by S***Z on 18 June 2023*

ok so here is my review. for the love of god please where gloves when applying this stuff and eye protection and a REAL fume face mask. this is super important. if your not painting outside go full PPE. don't go to hospital with a suspected heart attack like i did after inhaling varnish for 1 hour. ok boring stuff over, here's the good bit. you can sponge this on, gives decent results especially if you go with the grain. tin recommends brushing, i cant brush, and it was crap for me and i ended up making it run. someone with more experience could get way better results then me in good light. So i opted for the following. i contacted Johnstons to ask for help but they just said, brush it on, either way i bought a spray gun for my compressor. i diluted the varnish on a ration 10:1, cleaned surfaces with white spirits before spraying, i was doing a 50% overlap with my cheap spray gun. i get 2 coats down, it touch dries in 2-4hrs so u can go again. after 2nd coat i WET sanded it with 400 grit, now im applying it on wood sanded to 400 grit. the bench in video and picture is sanded to 400 grit, then applied a final coat. (second bench i sanded the 2nd coat to 800 grit, would have done 600 but only had 800). with these steps you'll get a really nice mirror finish. its a beautiful amber finish on very light coloured birch plywood. this plywood i used is BB grade cabinet plywood. i gave the product 3 stars for "easy to use" because in all honesty, you need to be ready. preparation is key. have paint finer and rags at hand to clean everything after, brushes, sponges guns, cups etc. if you spray it like i did, (i sprayed in shed) your entire shed will get sticky. all being said the results speak for themselves, if you take care to clean each coat with a rag and white spirits to make sure its super clean, you'll get fantastic results. I emailed Johnston's and told them they should update their tin with correct drying times and that it can 100% be sprayed. drying times i experienced are, touch dry: 2-4hrs depending on how thick the application is. if its sticky after 4, you applied too much. Cured: 16-24 hrs like it says on tin hope this helps, this really is a good product if you take care the whole process. Bench is now outside in the rain and water just runs off no problem. i like it so much i bought a 2nd tin already and this will be my goto product for outside stuff.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ good, but not ideal for varnishing over white
*by C***N on 2 November 2025*

do not use on white painted wood, it will discolour it. That said, if you were using on any other colour or on natural wood it would be brilliant. it has a purple colour to it when applying and dries 'clear' although has a creamy tint when on white wood. I was able to re paint over the varnish. A little goes a long way and spread nicely. not too sticky. touch dry after 2 days

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*Last updated: 2026-09-01*