Minwax® 350 VOC Helmsman® Spar Urethane is specifically formulated to protect wood against nature’s toughest conditions. Helmsman® forms a protective barrier against rain and moisture and its special oils allow the finish to expand and contract with the wood as seasons, temperatures, and humidity change. The enhanced ultraviolet absorbers found in Helmsman® reduce the graying and fading effects of the sun.
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Helmsman® contains special ultraviolet absorbers to help protect wood from the graying and fading effects of the sun. Helmsman® also contains special oils that allow it to expand and contract with seasonal temperatures changes.
No. Helmsman® is formulated to expand and contract with temperature changes. Because it is flexible, it is not suitable for use on floors. Floors require a harder finish such as Minwax® Fast-Drying Polyurethane, Minwax® Super Fast-Drying Polyurethane for Floors or Minwax® Water-Based oil-Modified Polyurethane.
Yes, but no clear exterior finish will permanently protect wood against direct sun, snow, ice and rain. Be sure to check the finish annually to determine if it needs to be recoated. If the finish warrants, apply an additional coat of Helmsman® according to the label directions.
No. Decks and fences have special requirements for protection against the elements. Use an exterior waterproofing product such as Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofer Plus Clear Wood Protector.
Minwax® Helmsman may appear slightly dark or purple in the can, but it dries to a beautiful clear finish.
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*Minwax’s #1 claim above is based on Epicor's Industry Data Analytics and third-party survey results for interior wood stains for the 12 month period ending 12/21.