What Is Yacht Varnish Used For?

Yacht Varnish is a traditional marine quality, UV-resistant varnish that was originally used on boats to protect wood and prevent decay over time. It is now more commonly used for exterior household projects, such as sealing and protecting wood on boats and yachts, as well as outdoor items like wooden doors, window frames, or pergolas. Yacht Varnish is a tough traditional varnish that resists cracking, peeling, and blistering, providing long-lasting protection for outdoor wood.

The four ingredients that go into a varnish are resin, drying oil, solvent, and additives. The resins commonly used in modern marine varnishes can be an alkyd or phenolic, or a spar varnish, which is essentially paint without pigment. It is broadly defined as a transparent hard coating, with hard being the key word.

Palatine Yacht Varnish is a tough, traditional varnish for new, previously painted, stained, or varnished surfaces. Its quality and high gloss make it ideal for sealing and protecting wood on boats and yachts, as well as outdoor items like wooden doors, window frames, and pergolas.

One Part Polyurethane Varnish is the most commonly used yacht varnish for yacht paint jobs, offering a quick drying process. SML have specifically formulated a yacht varnish for exterior timber, which is neutral in color and has a glossy finish. Marine Yacht Varnish produces an exceptionally durable, high-gloss finish on most wooden surfaces.

A solvent-based yacht varnish for all exterior wood offers long-lasting protection, waterproofs and protects wood against sun damage, resists cracking, peeling, and provides a professional, clear finish. It is a high gloss, clear alkyd varnish with exceptional hardness and very good penetration properties, making it an excellent choice for exterior household projects.