I'm applying water-based Cabothane over timber that has been stained and sealed with Danish Oil, and I'm very pleased with the results. The timber retains the deep silky lustre brought out by the Danish Oil, which I've not been able to achieve previously with standard polyurethane, which leaves a slightly dulled, yellow-tinted finish.

I've read the other reviews on this page and can only conclude that the negative criticisms are a result of expecting a water-based product to behave like oil-based polyurethane. Where others have criticised ho...Read more

I used cabothane clear water based after two coats of cabots water based stain and varnish. At first I had terrible results with this product. I am in Darwin and applying it in 30+ degree heat and extreme humidity, needless to say it was drying very very quickly.
First coat was very streaky, cloudy white coverage and lots of brush marks. I enquired at Bunnings paint dept about how to use it and after some good advice came back with quite good results:
1. Use a big brush; 2. Dab the varnish on with a loaded brush don't wipe off but make sure ...Read more

Must agree with other reviews, pretty crook product despite me persevering in the hope of getting it better.

Third time with these products and next to no improvement along the way despite adopting a different approach each time. Best result was my present project (coffee table in radiata) with Stain and Varnish (Brazilian Roast) applied with a good quality bristle brush. Four coats of stain and varnish were necessary followed by two coats of clear. Product dries far too quickly for brush marks to settle out and does not demonstrate great du...Read more

Usually I would have used an oil based laquer but this was for a DIY home brew cabinet where I didn't want the scent of turpentine to affect the process.. Why a water based paint should cost twice as much as an oil based one is beyond me.. When I tackled the paintstore guys on this they said it was you have to pay for the conveniece of washing up in water.. As if..!! I typically throw away the brushes after a paint job.. Anyway.. this water based stuff is like working with congealed seminal fluid.. Nasty, and if you know what I mean, ...Read more

This product states that it is highly durable. I used this as instructed, as a top coat over Cabot's water based interior stain. After the last coat I allowed it to cue for 3 days. When I picked up the painted table to move it white marks appeared everywhere the table was touched. I called Cabot's and was told that it was my fault I should have left the table for a week ( it does not state this on the tin)and if it still made white marks do not touch it for even longer. Also if I (the customer) did not apply it at the correct micron level then ...Read more