11 best yacht varnishes

Despite the rich assortment of various paints and varnishes for wood processing, yacht varnish is very popular in our country. Experts explain the demand from consumers by several factors. The main ones are the elasticity of the coating, resistance to mechanical stress and weathering. Not all of these qualities are necessary for buyers, someone is repelled by the price of the product, but for some it is more important to choose the optimal packaging. Some expert tips will help you choose the best yacht glue for wood processing.

How to choose a yacht varnish

1. Colour. When buying a varnish for finishing work, an important factor will be the preservation of the natural color of wood. The beauty of natural material should be maintained for many years.
2. Durability. One of the main requirements for the lacquer coating is durability. Some formulations provide wood protection for decades.
3. Lacquer properties. The material should be selected taking into account the negative factors that will affect the wood product. In some cases, moisture and frost resistance come to the fore, for other tasks wear resistance will become more important.
4. UV filters. Many people know that the tree darkens under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. UV filters are introduced into modern lacquers to prevent the effects of aging wood.
5. Duration of drying. For a simple man in the street, a long sticking time or a persistent smell of lacquer can be a stumbling block. This issue is especially relevant for people who are prone to allergies.
6. Some modern compositions allow you to simultaneously level the treated surface. Other products can be applied to the old coating. Buying a varnish, you can save on preparatory operations.

In our review, experts selected 11 of the best yacht varnishes. In determining the winners, the experience of domestic consumers was taken into account.

Top yacht varnishes

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best alkyd yacht varnishes	1	Alpina Yachtlack 10 L	6 400 ₽
	2	Belinka Yacht 9 l	4 569 ₽
Top Urethane Alkyd Yacht Varnishes	1	Tikkurila Unica Super 9 L	6 299 ₽
	2	Eskaro Marine lakk 90 9.5 L	6 569 ₽
	3	Premia 0.9 L	572 ₽
The best alkyd urethane yacht varnishes	1	Marshall Protex Yat Vernik 9 l	4 270 ₽
	2	Poli-r	3 757 ₽
	3	Eurotex Rogneda 10 L	3 812 ₽
	4	PARADE L20 2.5 L	1 052 ₽
The best polyurethane yacht varnishes	1	Johnstones Yacht Varnish 2.5 L	2 305 ₽
	2	Symphony Hardwood 9 L	7 630 ₽

Best alkyd yacht varnishes

The most affordable prices are alkyd yacht varnishes. They reliably protect the wood from moisture, and the service life exceeds 5 years. The main drawback of the composition is the presence of toxic substances, which limits their use only to external surfaces. The experts chose several quality products.

Alpina yachtlack

Rating: 4.9

Absolutely colorless protective coating is obtained by using the yacht varnish Alpina Yachtlack. The German brand organized the production of paint and varnish products in Russia, which favorably affected the price. The product is sold in the domestic market in banks of 0.75, 2.5 and 10 liters. The varnish is made on an alkyd basis, and a polyurethane component is added to enhance the protective functions.The main purpose of the material is the painting of wooden boats and yachts, which are operated in fresh or sea water. Approximate consumption of varnish when applied in a single layer is 80-90 ml / sq. m

The experts gave the German-Russian lacquer the first place in the rating for reliable and long-lasting wood protection. It should be noted that there are toxic substances in the composition, therefore it is suitable only for external use.

Belinka Yacht

Rating: 4.8

It is very convenient to apply a thin layer of protective coating with the help of the Belinka Yacht yacht varnish. The next layer can be applied to the treated surface only in a day. Reliable protection is formed already with a 2-3-layer coating. And to get an even and smooth gloss, you will have to apply a fourth layer. The experts appreciated a rich assortment of yacht varnish, the choice of the buyer is offered matte, semi-gloss and glossy material. After complete drying, the coating reliably protects the tree from salt water, shock and scratches. Like most alkyd varnishes, the product contains toxic compounds.

The second place in the rating material receives for a high consumption (100-180 ml / sq. M). Therefore, the processing will cost a bit more expensive than in the case of competitors.

Top Urethane Alkyd Yacht Varnishes

Urethane alkyd yacht varnishes can be used for outdoor and indoor use. A distinctive feature of the composition is high elasticity and low toxicity. The coating does not crack when the temperature drops for many years. The following products became the leaders of the rating.

Tikkurila Unica Super

Rating: 4.9

The yacht varnish Tikkurila Unica Super differs in high wear resistance. It dries quickly (1 hour from dust, 2 hours for tackiness), and one liter of material is enough to create a covering of 12-14 square meters. The manufacturer recommends applying varnish in 2-3 layers. The main purpose of the material - processing of internal and external wooden products. These can be boats, doors, windows or furniture. The choice of the buyer offers matte, semi-gloss and glossy varieties of yacht varnish. After drying, the protective layer withstands the effects of water, household cleaning solutions, gasoline and white spirit. But the use of nitrosolvent should not be.

The experts gave the first place to the rating of this product not only for the famous brand name, but for the wide scope of application and excellent technical parameters.

Eskaro Marine lakk 90

Rating: 4.8

A feature of the yacht varnish Eskaro Marine lakk 90 is a gel consistency. This becomes a significant advantage when it is necessary to process vertical bases. The product is intended for internal and external use, after drying, an elastic film resistant to abrasion is formed. However, it is not recommended to use to protect the floor surface. But the test with salt water or household chemicals withstand dignity. The varnish of the Estonian manufacturer is sold in packages of 0.95, 2.4 and 9.5 liters. Alternatively, users are offered a semi-matched analogue with the designation lakk 40.

Experts put the product of the Estonian manufacturer in second place in the rating for average coverage and high price.

Premia

Rating: 4.7

Chemists of the Yaroslavl Paints domestic enterprise created the Premia yarn lacquer.The product includes UV filters that prevent surface burnout under the influence of direct sunlight. Resists the varnished surface with salt water and household detergents. Experts noted the high strength of the coating, so the material can be used for applying on a wooden floor. The domestic consumer is offered three varieties (matte, semi-gloss and glossy varnish). As for the packaging, the product is bottled in jars with a volume of 0.9 and 2.7 l.

Users are satisfied with the economical flow rate of 75-100 ml / sq. m. But lacquer freezes only after 2 days.

The best alkyd urethane yacht varnishes

Alkyd-urethane yacht varnishes have a slightly different ratio of basic components than products from the previous category. As a result, there is such a useful quality as a fast drying time. But in the composition appears more toxic compounds. Experts have chosen the following best products to date.

Marshall Protex Yat Vernik

Rating: 4.9

To get a durable coating on wood, you should use Marshall Protex Yat Vernik alkyd-urethane varnish. It is available in two versions, with a glossy and semi-gloss gloss. The additives developed in the company's laboratories prevent the damaging effects of water and the sun, sudden changes in temperature, and help repel dirt and dust. The product can be used both indoors and outdoors. Varnish after application does not change the natural color of the wood, the layer is uniform and even. The experts gave the material a palm in the rating for the combination of high technical parameters and economical consumption (1 l per 7 sq. M).

Users note the possibility of choosing the most suitable volume (0.75, 2.5 or 9 l), reasonable price and high quality of the lacquer coating.

Poli-r

Rating: 4.8

A distinctive feature of the Poli-R yacht varnish is the ability to level the surface. The material has a thick texture, which can be diluted with white spirit to the desired viscosity. Thanks to this property it is possible to exclude additional processing of the wooden base. A perfectly even and smooth coating can have a glossy or semi-gloss gloss. According to the manufacturer, the durability of the lacquer layer is 9 years.

Experts highly appreciated the good opacity of the product, it spreads, leaving no residue from the roller or brush. A worthy place in the ranking varnish provided a low flow rate (70-90 ml / sq. M) and quick setting. Already after 6 hours, the next layer can be applied. The disadvantages of users include the effect of yellowing wood.

Eurotex Rogneda

Rating: 4.7

A wide range of varnishes is produced by a domestic manufacturer under the Eurotex Rogned label. Here you can find not only alkyd-urethane-based products (Eco, Premium), but also polyacrylic compounds (Aqualazur, Sauna). Yacht varnishes are available in different packages (0.75, 2, 10 l), the consumer can choose a product with a glossy or semi-gloss effect. White spirit or the universal composition of Dali ™ is used as a solvent.

Completely cover the wooden base can be 2-4 layers. When applying one liter of lacquer, there is enough for processing 8-17 square meters. The interlaminar drying time is 12 hours. But for complete curing it takes at least 7 days. Considering all these qualities, the experts put the material on the third line of the rating.

PARADE L20

Rating: 4.7

High-quality single-component varnish PARADE L20 produces LLC LAKRA SYNTHESIS. The product allows you to create a coating with excellent protective properties. The lacquer layer has a high resistance to negative effects, starting with abrasion and ending with temperature changes. The color of the wood does not change even when exposed to direct sunlight. Despite the fact that the composition was created under the requirements of shipbuilders, homeowners also managed to appreciate it. The strength of the product, according to experts, are good adhesion and durable coating.

To rise higher in the rating of the material did not allow negative user feedback. Some of them are dissatisfied with the high price, others criticize the persistent smell that does not erode for months.

The best polyurethane yacht varnishes

Polyurethane yacht varnishes can boast maximum resistance to mechanical stress. Excellent adhesion becomes an added advantage. Here are a few user-verified compositions.

Johnstones Yacht Varnish

Rating: 4.9

The best yacht varnish on a polyurethane basis in our rating is the English Johnstones Yacht Varnish. The product does not contain lead, its safety is confirmed by the British Standardization Institute (BSI). When creating the material, old recipes were used, which were used by famous sailors. Lacquer coating is recommended for outdoor work. The advantages of the composition experts include the strength and durability of the coating, elasticity and water repellency. Over the years, the surface does not change color, does not lose luster, cracking and peeling are not observed.

The high price of the English product is offset by high quality and economical consumption. With the help of 1 liter you can protect 17 square meters. m of wood.

Symphony hardwood

Rating: 4.8

To restore old wooden objects, it is not necessary to remove the coating that has lost its attractiveness. It is enough to apply several layers of polyurethane lacquer Symphony Hardwood, and the thing will get a second youth. The product is sold in two versions (glossy or semi-matte effect), it is packaged in jars with a capacity of 0.9, 2.7 and 9 liters. The manufacturer allows material tinting, which expands the scope of application. Experts say the cost of varnish for processing 1 square. m only requires 60-80 ml. Full curing of the coating occurs after 14 days. But after such an exposure, the tree will be reliably protected from all negative impacts.

The product deserves the second line of the rating, it is inferior to the winner in drying time and in persistence of an unpleasant smell.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.