Varathane was founded in 1958 and went on to revolutionise the wood care industry with the introduction of the world’s first liquid plastic ‘clear finish’ that has served as the benchmark for quality ever since.
Varathane have made several notable firsts in the industry over the decades including the first first Gel Stain, introduced in 1971. Because of its thicker consistency, vertical surfaces could now be stained without fear of drips and runs. In 1989 they produced the first Water-Based Clear Finish, an alternative to the old formulations that characteristically had a yellow or amber look to the finish
The innovative approach that Varathane follow has led to further industry firsts in the 90’s and all the way up to the present day.