Circa 1850 Product Reviews and Ratings - Varnish - Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish from Jamestown Distributors

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Brand: Circa 1850

Located in: Paints, Varnish

Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish is a clear, tough marine grade coating that protects and beautifies all exterior wood surfaces. Its unique polymerized tung oil formula provides a breathable water repellant surface. Rain and snow cannot penetrate the coating to damage the wood. Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish contains transparent absorbers to screen out UV rays and inhibit the graying and fading effects of the sun. It also incorporates a superior fungicide and mildewcide to increase performance. Made by Swing Paints.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Even paint distribution(3)

Best Uses:

Large areas(3), Small areas(3)

Describe Yourself:

Avid do-it-yourselfer(4), Professional(3)

great price

By Nono from Agawam, Ma. on 7/24/2010

Describe Yourself:

Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Circa 1850 Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish:

I used this product on outdoor benches I have built and on antique farm equipment I have restored. The product looks great, applies well and the prices is reasonable compared to other products out there. Now the proof is in the pudding after spending a new england winter outside.

Online availability

By The Ottawa Caretakers

from Blain, PA on 11/25/2009

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Circa 1850 Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish:

We were looking for a good exterior varnish to use on carts for antique stationary engines. These products are just not readily available in our area. This varnish so far seems to be the best choice!

Cheap and good

By neill from San Francisco on 6/13/2009

Pros:

Ergonomic Grip

Cons:

Retains Moisture

Best Uses:

Small Areas

Describe Yourself:

Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Circa 1850 Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish:

The cheapest but simply the best! Forget the expensive stuff.

The best varnish in Illinois.

By Mark the painter from Hinsadale, Illinois on 6/7/2009

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Even Paint Distribution

Best Uses:

Large Areas

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Circa 1850 Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish:

The best marine varnish I ever used on the exterior of a house.The gloss finish looks great no scratches from walking on them everyday and its going on 3 years.

It all depends on the wood preparation

By himself

from Ventura, California on 11/15/2008

Pros:

Even Paint Distribution

Best Uses:

Large Areas, Small Areas

Describe Yourself:

Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Circa 1850 Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish:

With only dry surface preparation to 200 grit smoothness, the varnish quickly broke down in the dry summer heat of southern California. A more recent effort, this time preceded by a soaking of Smiths Penetrating Expoxy, has been very successful and the finish is something to be proud of.

Definitely as good as Moser’s Polymerize

By Shadowfax

from Kitty Hawk, NC on 8/18/2008

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Even Paint Distribution

Best Uses:

Detailed Work, Large Areas, Small Areas

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Circa 1850 Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish:

I used this product for an application that is slightly out of the ordinary, Rifle Stocks. For nearly a decade I used Moser’s Polymerized Tung Oil with excellent results. Easy to use and created an enduring topcoat. Moser’s is owned by “Wood Supply Co.” and stopped producing the polymerized tung oil. I discovered the Circa 1850 through a web search and I’m very satisfied with it’s application and what seems to be a products as good as Moser’s. Thanks guys for producing a user friendly and overall an excellent product.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Great product at an excellent price

By reuben from sycamore. Illinois on 6/13/2008

Pros:

Looks great and lasts

Best Uses:

Any exterior varnish use

Describe Yourself:

Handyman

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Circa 1850 Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish:

I used this product to protect a wood and fiberglass Kayak that I built last summer. It lasts very well. In addition, when the boat gets banged up I just sand off the bad spots and touch them up. You can't even see where the touch ups are located. This product is less expensive than many other varnishes and lasts just as well.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Good Product

By Bandsaw

from Las Cruces, NM on 2/14/2008

Pros:

Durable outdoor finish

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Circa 1850 Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish:

I used this product to finish a couple of external mahogany doors. I haven't found a polyurethane that could hold up in the desert sun. This tung oil seems to be holding up fine.

I suggest putting on many thin coats if drips drive you crazy. Definitely thin first coat as suggested, maybe the first couple coats. Good product!!!

Customer Reviews about the Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish at Jamestown Distributors