Chemistry and woodworking are evoluting in paralell paths and the water based finishes , along with a couple of others are the latest evolution and very modern .

The water based finishes have the extreme serious advantage of being more eco – friendly , as the manufacturers replace many chemical solvents – factors – oils , with water .

Remember the complete post with all the water based finishes info in HERE .

The brand and products variety i here is endless , but i’ll give you some of the most popular and capable products to get , covering your pre-coating and coating procedures .

The Minwax Water-Based Pre- Stain wood conditioner .

No matter , what water based product you’ll choose for your finishing , a nice pre-stain treatment is necessary and this from Minwax , is clasic and very well known .

It’s suitable for all the wood types ( hard – soft ) and the result is very smoothly , not mentioning that you’ll feel more free not having the fumes of other products , oil based , et.c .

Of course the face mask is necessary .

I don’t know what else to say , this pre-coat is very famous for its uniform covering making the next steps , so easy . From quitars to chairs and tables , to wooden toys and general cabinetry , the results are supreme .

The Minwax is well known and a USA company . Buy it from Amazon in here .

The Minwax polycrylic Water-Based protective finish Satin .

This polycrylic clear coat is one of the most famous finishes for wood and it provides a very popular finish result , which is the satin one .

It has the nice feature that you can combine it not only with water – based stains , et.c , but with oil – based ones with no issues .

It needs a synthetic bristle for cool applying ( see some wood brushes HERE ) , it’s focused for your indoors furniture and cabinetry .

It dries fast , you can use soap and water to clean it and the protection it provides from scratches and other daily tough treatments , are serious one . Application is super easy for any grade of experience .

This is classical . Get it and see more on Amazon in here . The price for this 1qt is around the 20$ .

The Varathane Water-based Polyurethane . (Rust – Oleum)

A very nice and also top famous and popular water – based polyurethane for your indoors wood projects , is a must for all carpenters , pro or not .

This from Rust – Oleum provides a very strong satin clear finish , it’s also dries very fast as the previous one(2 hrs fully ) and can be cleaned with soap and water .

All types of wood are suitable and it gives a glossy finish but not the high glossy “donut” one and you can thin it , if you like with just only water !!!

You’ll be amazed of how strong protection this gives to your wood and this protection will last for enough years .

This , along with the previous one , are totally basic – columns and classical water – based finishes .

Make your final checks and take it from Amazon here .

The Rust-Oleum varathane Triple Thick polyurethane .

Having the same finish approach with the previous polyurethane , but having triple layer thickness and give an extreme ptrotection finishing , is this polyurethane from the same top quality brand .

This produst is super useful for the people who doesn’t want or can , use finishing produsts for their wood , very often and they want super extra protection finishing , with only one layer .

It gives a very nice satin result and it’s also for the interior mostly woodcrafts , having an eggshell type of result .

Zero odor during the whole process and very strong – thick and smooth coating , is what you’ll get from this products .

Have in mind that a nice synthetic brush is needed , in order to get a nice applying and have a nice “seat” of the layers .

Go to the Amazon for your last details and buy it from this path .

The Deck stain and sealer , Water-Based matte finish .

This stain and sealer says that it’s a deck product , but it’s not only that . I use this type of finishing in my village for all the outdoor wood project i create or have .

Gives a very strong protection first of all from the UV sun rays and you can use it for all you’ve got , outdoors . Fences , the outside of your windows for rain and sun protection , for your pool needs , your birdhouses , e.tc .

Of course it’s super for decking and the high demand protection the sea wood needs and its matte finish will match with all the designs .

Usually the outdoor wood is hardwood , but soft or hard types of wood , are inside its protecting capabilities .

This is a nice “weapon” for your outdoor crafts . Take it from Amazon here with a little more than 50$ .

The Eco Advance Spray-On application Water Repellent .

This is a super useful water repellent product for all people who want to waterproof their wood and not only the woodworkers .

It has a major advance , that it can be sprayed with a common garden pump we all have and it’s safe to use near to your plants , your pets and people in general .

It’s non – toxic , non – flammable , eco friendly and can be used to all the wood types literally , hard – soft – industrial wood , plywood , et.c .

Just put it in your pump , spray your wood and make it “bulletproof” from any danger as water , oils , chemicals , et.c .

It come in a gallon can and make your purchase from Amazon in here .

The above water based products are some of the most popular ones , among the “milions” of products and brands , you can find in the markets .

If you want to see a complete list and what you can get from Amazon , go in here .

Never forget to have a nice synthetic brush for this type of wood finishing .

Keep woodworking and stay happy and safe .