Your Best Work, Protected – CrystaLac Extreme Protection Polyurethane provides a durable, scratch, chemical, and water resistant coating. This ensures that surfaces, such as bar-tops and floors, are effectively protected from everyday wear and tear. No PHDs Needed Here – CrystaLac Polyurethane is easy to use since it adheres to a wide range of surfaces, including wood, stains, shellac, lacquer, polyurethane, and acrylic. It is super clear, self-leveling, and can be easily applied by either brushing or spraying, making it a versatile and simplified choice for various projects. Less Steps, Quicker Results – Extreme Polyurethane will adhere to itself, eliminating the need to sand between top coats and getting you your finished project sooner. YOU Friendly – CrystaLac Polyurethane has a low odor and low V.O.C., making it a safe and environmentally friendly option. It cleans up easily with water, eliminating the need for harsh solvents or wearing full PPE.

Environment : For best results, apply in an environment above 68 degrees. Do not subject Extreme Protection Polyurethane to freezing temperatures. Prep : Prior to using this top coat, we recommend using CrystaLac Amber Toned Sanding Sealer to enrich the warm natural colors in the wood and minimize grain raising. If applying over anything else, make sure it is applied over thoroughly dried oil or water-based stains, shellac, lacquer, polyurethane or acrylic. If recoating over an old finish, scuff sand first and remove any surface contaminants such as dirt, waxes or polishes. Application: Apply 3-5 coats for a beautiful, protective finish. More coats may be added based on preference. Dry Time: Extreme Protection Polyurethane will be dry to the touch in 30 minutes to an hour. Recoat Time: Allow 2 to 4 hours before recoating.

Do not use stearated sandpaper or tack cloths. Do not freeze. Do not apply below 60 degrees. Do not thin or clean with lacquer solvents or mineral spirits. Use soap and water for clean-up. Store at room temperature in a dry place, out of direct sunlight. Do not subject the product to freezing or hot temperatures. CrystaLac products have a shelf life of 5 years after opening. Use in an environment above 68ºF.

Keep out of reach of children. Do not allow children to use the product unsupervised. Do not ingest. If using a spray application method, wear proper eye and respiratory protection. All of our products are water-based, low-VOC, making them non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and easy to use. Click to view the SDS for Extreme Protection Polyurethane

Extreme Protection Polyurethane

Name: Extreme Protection Polyurethane
Brand: The CrystaLac Store
Price: 15.5 USD
Availability: InStock

CrystaLac Extreme Protection Polyurethane is a non-yellowing, environmentally safe top coat. It is super hard, clear, and easy to use, offering scratch, chemical, and water resistance for various surfaces. Perfect for bar-tops, floors, and more, it dries crystal clear and can be applied by brushing or spraying, providing added UV stability to preserve colors and prevent fading.

$15.50

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Your Best Work, Protected – CrystaLac Extreme Protection Polyurethane provides a durable, scratch, chemical, and water resistant coating. This ensures that surfaces, such as bar-tops and floors, are effectively protected from everyday wear and tear.
No PHDs Needed Here – CrystaLac Polyurethane is easy to use since it adheres to a wide range of surfaces, including wood, stains, shellac, lacquer, polyurethane, and acrylic. It is super clear, self-leveling, and can be easily applied by either brushing or spraying, making it a versatile and simplified choice for various projects.
Less Steps, Quicker Results – Extreme Polyurethane will adhere to itself, eliminating the need to sand between top coats and getting you your finished project sooner.
YOU Friendly – CrystaLac Polyurethane has a low odor and low V.O.C., making it a safe and environmentally friendly option. It cleans up easily with water, eliminating the need for harsh solvents or wearing full PPE.

Instructions

Environment: For best results, apply in an environment above 68 degrees. Do not subject Extreme Protection Polyurethane to freezing temperatures.
Prep:
Prior to using this top coat, we recommend using CrystaLac Amber Toned Sanding Sealer to enrich the warm natural colors in the wood and minimize grain raising.
If applying over anything else, make sure it is applied over thoroughly dried oil or water-based stains, shellac, lacquer, polyurethane or acrylic.
If recoating over an old finish, scuff sand first and remove any surface contaminants such as dirt, waxes or polishes.
Application: Apply 3-5 coats for a beautiful, protective finish. More coats may be added based on preference.
Dry Time: Extreme Protection Polyurethane will be dry to the touch in 30 minutes to an hour.
Recoat Time: Allow 2 to 4 hours before recoating.

Care

Do not use stearated sandpaper or tack cloths. Do not freeze. Do not apply below 60 degrees.
Do not thin or clean with lacquer solvents or mineral spirits. Use soap and water for clean-up.
Store at room temperature in a dry place, out of direct sunlight.
Do not subject the product to freezing or hot temperatures.
CrystaLac products have a shelf life of 5 years after opening.
Use in an environment above 68ºF.

Safety info

Keep out of reach of children.
Do not allow children to use the product unsupervised.
Do not ingest.
If using a spray application method, wear proper eye and respiratory protection.

All of our products are water-based, low-VOC, making them non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and easy to use. Click to view the SDS for Extreme Protection Polyurethane

Didn't work out

I don't want to bash the product (CrystaLac EP Poly) unfairly. Clearly, many people love it and have good results. For me (a beginner) and my environment (hot & dry, even though I tried to apply it during cooler temps), it just didn't work out. The product dried too quickly and left visible brush marks. It would probably look great sprayed on, but I don't have such equipment. And while I know there is a companion Reducer/Retarder/Thinner, I would rather not have to make a separate purchase to get good results (I'm not sure it would have made a difference, anyway).

Hey Diane,
Truly we thank you for your honest feedback. We are happy to provide you with some tips to get better results.
On the back of the container we provide recommended temperature and humidty range. That is 68-78 degrees F, and 50-70% humidty (if you can get it there).
With Waterbased products, the environment can make all the difference on how the self leveling performs.
That is why we offer the CrystaLac Reducer Retarder, which helps aid in spray sessions for flow bu thinning the product, and it slows down the dry time to allow more time for self leveling when the environment is hot and dry.
Although this is a seperate purchase, it isn't needed for every customer. However, it is very helpful for those in your environment setting.

Here are some tips that could be helpful when brushing the product on a surface:
(You may already know these tips, but hopefully someone else can benfit from these as well)

1) Use enough product that it is gliding and spreading well. Thin coats are best, but too thin can result in a streaky appearance.
2) Use a soft bristled brush, or a high qualilty dense foam brush.
3) Using light pressure. The weight of the brush is enough to spread the product. Angle the brush at about a 60 degree angle. Pushing too hard can plow the product around the brush.
4)Once applied on your surface, let is self level and avoid over working the brush and product. This can disrupt the process.

I plan to buy more

I bought a quart to use as a trial finish on a set of custom shelves a woodworker was making for me out of pecan and cherry wood. They look beautiful, the Extreme Protection Polyurethane really brought out the grain in the pecan and cherry. The woodworker was impressed enough to ask me to get more for the next project he plans to do for me.

Love !!!

Love this stuff! Fast drying would buy again

I've been using these top coats and products going on 8 years now.

The thing is ive used all the other products on the market and still cant find any better!!! Its not only great on wood but ive used on pvc, composites, metal of all variants and still have perfect consistent results.