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Varnish Cleaner and Remover
SKU 675033003894
- Shipped from our workshop in Québec
- 30-day returns on an unopened jar
- Water cleanup — no solvents
Good to know
- Eco-friendly formula
- Fade & UV resistant
- Quick drying time
- Water cleanup
- Odour-free within hours
- Multi-surface compatibility
Description
Varnish Cleaner and Remover
This is our product that everyone's talking about – even our bloggers and influencers worship it! Colorantic Varnish Cleaner and Remover works on old, shiny, sticky surfaces to help remove previous varnish/polish coatings, etc. It's used as a first step before applying Colorantic paint, and we're sure it will quickly become your product of choice for more delicate furniture upgrading projects!
Instructions for Use: First of all, we recommend that you wear gloves (vinyl/nitrile) when applying this product. If you don't need to remove layers of varnish (shiny, glossy or greasy surface), you can simply use this product as a cleaner; simply spray the surface and wipe it with a clean, damp cloth. Wipe off any excess with a clean, dry cloth.
For harder surfaces with old layers of sealant/stain/varnish/wax, etc. Shake well and spray evenly over the surface of your furniture. Let the product sit on the surface for 25-30 minutes, until you see the old varnish begin to lift or "bubble". Wipe off any excess with a clean, damp cloth. Leave to air dry for just a few minutes. Afterwards, you can lightly sand the surface with our sanding block Colorantic 2 grit. This will help remove any remaining residue and ensure better paint adhesion.
Available in 8 oz and 32 oz bottles
Made in Canada
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Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly
Professional-Grade Performance
Innovative Paint Systems
Sustainable Packaging and Practices
It Grips Without Sanding
On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is flaking.
Two Coats in One Day
About an hour between coats at room temperature. A piece started in the morning is back together by evening.
Water-Based, from Start to Finish
Brushes, rollers and spills clean up with warm water. No solvents, and almost no odour after a few hours.
Delivery and Pickup
Estimated delivery between Tuesday, November 17 and Friday, November 20
Order before 2:00 PM for same-day dispatch
Business days only, excluding weekends and holidays. An estimate, not a guarantee.
How Much Paint for Your Surface?
Coverage depends first on what you’re painting. Here’s what one litre covers in practice, depending on the surface and how it’s prepared.
Bare Wood
- Coverage
- 9 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Sand with 180 grit, dust off, prime tannin-rich woods.
Bare wood soaks up the first coat. Plan on two coats and lower coverage than on other surfaces.
Previously Painted or Varnished Wood
- Coverage
- 12 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease, scuff with an abrasive pad, wipe dry.
On a surface that’s already sealed, the paint stays on top: that’s where coverage is at its best.
Interior Walls
- Coverage
- 11 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Wash, fill, let dry completely.
A matte wall repainted in a similar tone may need only one coat.
Melamine, Laminate and Metal
- Coverage
- 10 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease with alcohol, then a bonding primer — no exceptions.
It’s the one step you can’t skip: without a bonding primer, the paint chips at the first knock.
The Questions We Get Asked
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Do I need to sand before painting?
Rarely. On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough to open up the surface. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is blistering or flaking.
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How many coats should I plan for?
Two, in the vast majority of cases. One is enough to refresh a similar shade; plan on three when a dark blue or red has to disappear under a white.
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Is a primer necessary?
On wood, plaster and drywall, no. On melamine, laminate and metal, yes: a bonding primer, otherwise nothing holds for long.
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Can a painted surface be washed?
Once protected with wax or varnish, yes: a damp cloth and mild soap. Chalk paint left bare stays porous and stains.
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How long should I wait between coats?
About an hour at room temperature. Wait longer if the air is humid: the coat must be dry all the way through, not just to the touch.