VARNISH EXPERTS TRADE
OUR PHILOSOPHY...
IT’S A FAMILY THING
Polyvine was started by Peter and Anne Wells in 1986, and to this day, three generations of the Wells family work at the offices and factory site in Cheddar.
Now Technical Director, Peter works directly alongside his grandson Joe in the laboratory, sharing his years of knowledge and passing on his wealth of experience, while his granddaughter Beth takes care of things in the sales office.
Peter Wells, The Founder
Ian Wells, MD, heads up the company, running the dayto-day operations and sales, with his wife and children working in various areas of the business. Even extended family members are part of the team, so family really is at the core of Polyvine’s values.
Polyvine is a business whose bloodline runs with trust, integrity and hard work - an essential mix of values for any successful business.
NATURALLY... WE CARE
As a company, Polyvine is working towards minimising our impact on the environment by reducing the carbon footprint of the business, reducing energy consumption, minimising the production of all types of waste through careful recycling, encouraging reuse, and the disposal of other waste that cannot be avoided, in a responsible manner.
Manufactured in the UK - low transportation miles
Solar panels - reduces our energy consumption from the grid
Energy saving lights - reduces our energy usage
Plastic - all plastic packaging right down to the plastic backing from our labels is recycled
Water treatment plant - this separates waste from water, which is returned to the sewer after equipment is washed down
Cardboard - all unused cardboard is collected and recycled
Plastic bottles - we use recycled plastic for our recyclable bottles, and they are recyclable
Metal - steel drums and metals are collected and sent for scrap metal recycling
Printer cartridges - our used printer cartridges are collected and recycled
Old documents and paper - shredded and recycled
Safety gloves - for pumping material, cleaning and wash-down of equipment are reusable
Stretch wrap - all our used wrap is recycled
Pallets - damaged pallets are recycled
DECORATORS VARNISH
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
A water-based varnish that’s perfect for the protection of emulsion paint, wallpaper, interior wood, murals and many other surfaces, giving long-term protection against finger marks, stains, scuffing and colour fading, as well as ageing and deterioration due to its UV blocking properties.
IDEAL FOR
Wallpaper
Emulsion
Paintwork
Interior wood
Plaster
Decorative effects
Murals
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Water and stain resistant
Durable
Easy to apply
Water wash up
Water-based
Low odour
Quick drying
Interior and exterior use
(except exterior bare wood)
MULTI-SURFACE LACQUER
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
A durable, crystal-clear, fast-drying lacquer for multi-surface protection. This high-quality lacquer dries to a hard, dead flat, satin or high gloss finish. It has extremely good sanding properties and is specially formulated to bond to a wide range of surfaces. Can also be used as a multi-surface primer.
IDEAL FOR
Metal ferrous and non-ferrous
Laminate
Ceramic
COVERAGE: 15-20 square metres per litre
Glass
Plastics
Interior wood
Paint
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Very hard and durable finish
Water resistant
Stain resistant
Heat resistant
Very good sanding properties
Quick drying
Highest gloss of all water based varnishes
HEAVY DUTY VARNISH
(FORMERLY HEAVY DUTY WOOD VARNISH)
INTERIOR POLYURETHANE
An ultra-tough, high-quality, cross-linking water-based polyurethane varnish designed to give ultra-tough protection against chemicals, cleaning agents, alcohol and oils, and high wear. It’s a great choice for interior surfaces that need a high level of protection such as work surfaces and areas of high use. Quick-curing in 16 hours, providing an industrial-level finish.
Worktops and kitchen cabinets
Emulsion paint
Cures in 16 hours
Non yellowing
Heat resistant
Water, stain and chemical resistant Industrial level of finish
HEAVY DUTY FLOOR VARNISH
INTERIOR POLYURETHANE
An ultra-tough, high-quality, cross-linking water-based polyurethane varnish designed to provide protection for interior floors. It’s been specially formulated for floors and areas of high wear, giving ultra-tough protection against scuffs and scrapes in high-traffic areas. Quick-curing in 16 hours providing an industrial level of finish.
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Cures in 16 hours
Unglazed tiles
Emulsion paint
Non yellowing
Traffic resistant
Water, stain, heat and abrasion resistant
Industrial level of finish
INTERIOR EXTREME VARNISH
(FORMERLY HEAVY DUTY EXTREME VARNISH)
POLYURETHANE
An ultra-tough, high-quality, cross-linking water-based polyurethane varnish designed to provide extreme protection on interior wood, furniture, flooring, concrete, slate and flagstones. Water, stain, heat and chemical resistant, with additional high UV protection. Quick-curing in 16 hours providing an industrial level of finish.
IDEAL
Flooring
Slate Flagstones
UNIQUE QUALITIES
High UV resistance
Water resistant
Cures in 16 hours
level of finish
WAX FINISH VARNISH
INTERIOR
A unique and traditional, wax-like, brush-on, protective varnish, combining the silky feel of wax with the durability of a varnish. Reminiscent of the traditional feel of lovingly preserved furniture, it retains the natural appearance of the wood.
WOOD DYE
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
Produce a rich depth of colour by deeply penetrating the wood, before protecting with a clear varnish from the Polyvine range.
IDEAL FOR
Hardwood
Softwood
Plywood
MDF
COVERAGE: 10-20 square metres per litre
UNIQUE QUALITIES
No overlap marks
Fast-drying
Intermixable
Protect with varnish
DRYING TIME: 45 minutes 100ml, 500ml, 1 litre (in selected colours)
HICKSON DECOR WOOD STAIN
EXTERIOR
Polyvine are manufacturers of Hickson Decor Wood Stain. Stain and protect your exterior wood with Hickson Decor Wood Stain for low-maintenance, long-term protection. Translucent satin finish - available in 6 colours.
IDEAL FOR Doors
Cladding
Woodwork
Window frames
Fascias
Exterior
UNIQUE QUALITIES
High UV protection
Resists flaking and peeling
Long-lasting protection
Water repellent
Allows wood to breathe
Redwood
Walnut Light Oak Teak Black Taupe Medium Oak Mahogany Antique Pine
EXTERIOR WOOD VARNISH
A non-yellowing, quick-drying clear finish that protects against UV light and weather damage. This waterproof and UV-resistant, it is suitable for exterior softwood and hardwood timber applications, offering long-term preservation.
IDEAL FOR
Exterior doors
Windows
Woodwork
Garden furniture
UNIQUE QUALITIES
High UV protection
Waterproof
Quick drying
Resists blistering and cracking
Protects against algae, mildew and fungal attack
15-20
EXTERIOR EXTREME VARNISH
(FORMERLY HEAVY DUTY EXTREME VARNISH)
An ultra-tough, high-quality, cross-linking water-based polyurethane varnish designed to offer exterior protection. Ideal for use on exterior surfaces that need an ultra-tough waterproof finish with UV protection. Quick-curing in 16 hours providing an industrial level of finish.
High UV resistance Waterproof
Cures in 16 hours
1 litre, 2 litre
ALL PURPOSE WOOD OIL
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
An ultra-low VOC oil, offering deep penetration for surfaces requiring a waterproof finish with UV protection. Based on renewable oils, this unique oil protection for wood, gives a silky sheen finish and highlights the natural grain of the wood, with no added solvents, perfect for softwood and hardwood timber applications. Our Wood Oil contains less than 7g/l VOC, compared to the EU industry-accepted standard of 400g/l VOC.
IDEAL FOR
Furniture
Floors
Worktops
Doors/ Windows
Cladding
All wood surfaces
UNIQUE QUALITIES
High UV protection
Waterproof
No added solvents
Biocides protect against algae, mildew and fungal attack
Under 7g/l VOC
STONE AND BRICK PROTECTOR
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
Invisible, penetrative and waterproof, Stone and Brick Protector seals and protects without changing the appearance of the substrate – all with one coat. A water-based masonry protector and water repellent, it penetrates porous substrates to form a barrier to water, moisture, grease, oil, acid, alkali and salts. It’ll also suppress mould and fungal growth, and the formation of salts on natural masonry surfaces. With ultra-low solvents and ultra-low VOCs (under 1g/l).
IDEAL FOR
Brick
Stone
Flagstones
15-20
Slate
Plaster
Sandstone
UNIQUE QUALITIES
One coat
Ultra-low 1g/l VOC
Ultra-low solvents
Moisture barrier
Improves weatherability suppresses formation of salts on natural masonry surfaces
Highly chemical resistant and waterproof
litre, 4 litre
4-6 square
VARNISH AND PAINT REMOVER
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
A household-friendly Varnish and Paint Remover, designed for use on a range of surfaces including floors, doors, walls, furniture and much more. Capable of removing multiple layers of product, this ultra-low VOC (less than 1g/l) and ultra-low solvent product is safe, quick and effective to use.
IDEAL FOR
Water-based paint
Lead-based paint
Solvent-based paint
Varnishes
Floors
Emulsion
Furniture
Worktops
Walls
Doors
Internal and external
woodwork
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Non-toxic
Household safe
No ventilation required
Removes multiple coats
Ultra-low 1g/l VOC
Ultra-low solvents
No need to neutralise the substrate
REMOVAL TIME: From 30 minutes 1 litre, 2 litre, 4 litre
MOULDGUARD FUNGICIDAL CLEANER
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
Mouldguard is a ready-to-use, high-performance fungicidal cleaner that removes mould, mildew, algae, and bacteria while sterilising wooden surfaces to prevent regrowth. Its thixotropic, waterbased formula works on both vertical and horizontal surfaces, making it ideal for preparing timber before coating. Free from hazardous solvents and alkalis, it’s safe for use on all surface types, including hard and soft wood, without causing efflorescence.
IDEAL FOR
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Complete biocidal protection
Kills mould prior to decorating Long-lasting protection
Continues to kill spore and mould
Bleach free
COVERAGE: 4-6 square metres per litre 1 litre, 4 litre
ACRYLIC COLOURANT
A super high-quality acrylic pigment that’s been specially formulated to give superior colour saturation. This concentrated Acrylic Colourant can be used with all water-based products including scumble glaze, stain, emulsion, varnish, interior paint, glue, filler, masonry paint, tile grout and cement. You can colour all of our water-based products with 10% of acrylic colourant.
SUITABLE PRODUCTS
Scumble glaze
Stain
Emulsion
Varnish
Interior paint
Glue
Filler
Masonry paint
Tile grout
Cement
25 COLOURS* available in 50g and 13 COLOURS available in 500g
OIL COLOURANT
*Colourants and enamels available in display stands
To transform any oil-based products, use Polyvine’s Oil Colourant. Featuring dense pigments for colouring glaze, paint and varnishes, our Oil Colourant is available in 7 concentrated colours for superior colour saturation. You can use it with most oil-based products – from scumble glaze and stain, through to varnish and interior alkyd paint.
You can colour all of our oil-based products with 10% of oil colourant, including our All-Purpose Wood Oil.
Antique Pine
Oak
Sienna
Black Teak Burnt Sienna Crimson Magenta White Walnut Dark Oak Grey
White Walnut Light Oak Teak Black Taupe Mahogany 50g
Yellow Oxide Yellow Emerald
Mahogany
Raw Umber Blue Red Oxide Lemon
Antique Pine Burnt Umber
Medium Oak
METALLIC PAINT
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
A luxurious finish for interior and exterior use, and available in 7 colours, this Metallic Paint offers deep and rich colours, and a sleek, shimmering finish that dries to a polished lustre, recreating the shimmering richness of classic metals. No primer or top coat needed. Make your own shimmering pastel colour by mixing a Polyvine Acrylic Colourant into Metallic Pearl.
IDEAL FOR
Furniture
Interior walls
Metalwork
Gates and railings
COVERAGE: 15-20 square metres per litre
GLITTER PAINT MAKER
Furniture
Statues
Mouldings
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Highly durable
Superior metallic sheen
Retains metallic lustre
Water resistant
High UV protection
Heat resistant
DRYING TIME: 20 minutes 100ml, 500ml, 1 litre, 2 litre
Add a sparkly edge to any decorative finish with this shimmering metallic glitter that’s been specially developed to be added to any water-based paint or varnish. Choose from four different colours of glitter, (Gold, Silver, Pink or Rainbow), and simply mix with your choice of coloured paint or varnish to create a truly unique, sparkling decorative effect.
COVERAGE: 75g
Antique Gold
Pearl
Silver
Pewter
Bright Gold
Pale Gold
Copper
ACRYLIC ENAMEL PAINT
Whatever your creative project, our Acrylic Enamel Paint range, available in 35 intermixable colours, is the perfect replacement for a traditional solvent-based enamel.
Durable, with a long-lasting finish, they’re completely safe for children’s toys, and can be applied using a brush or an airbrush. They’ve been specially developed for easy use, internally or externally, and are non-hazardous and low odour.
IDEAL FOR
Plastics
Metal
Interior
Exterior
Card
Porcelain
Safe for children’s toys
Wood
Ceramic
Glass
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Fast-drying
Water-based low odour water wash up
Not available in USA
Easy to apply and intermixable
For more information on available enamel colours, scan the QR code 20g, 50g, 100g
BRUSHES AND TOOLS
From varnish and paint brushes, to a range of traditional decorative effects tools, Polyvine offers a selection of brushes, tools and accessories to support the use of their products.
VARNISH
BRUSH
For easy and reliable varnish application
1”, 2”, 3”
FLOGGER
For wood graining effects
2”
STENCIL BRUSH
For delicate detail No. 4, No. 8
PAINT
BRUSH
For ultra-smooth finish
1”, 2”
BADGER
SOFTENER
Used to soften and blend coloured glazes
HOG SOFTENER
Used to soften and blend coloured glazes
3”
STIPPLER
For texture and gradients
4” x 1”, 4” x 3”
DOUBLE GRAINING ROCKER
COMBINATION COMB
For decorative wood graining
For decorative paint effects
DECORATIVE EFFECTS
DECORATIVE EFFECTS
PANTONE
ORIGINAL SCUMBLE
A stunning acrylic transparent glaze for decorative paintwork, giving up to one-hour’s working time before drying to a durable, water-resistant finish on a wide range of surfaces. Colour it with an Acrylic Colourant for stunning decorative paint effects.
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Graining
Marbling
Frottage or leather effect
Stippling
One-hour working time
Water and stain resistant
Dries to a translucent finish
TROPICAL SCUMBLE
This is a unique and transparent acrylic glaze for decorative paintwork in temperatures above 21°C/70°F, or in lower temperatures where a longer working time is required. It dries to a durable water-resistant finish on a wide range of surfaces. Colour it with an Acrylic Colourant for stunning decorative paint effects.
IDEAL FOR
Dragging
Graining
Marbling
Frottage or leather effect
Stippling
UNIQUE QUALITIES
One-hour working time
Dries to a translucent finish
CLASSIC COLOUR SCUMBLE
This Classic Colour Scumble Clear Acrylic Glaze can be mixed with emulsion, offering a one-hour working time. When coloured with satin or matt emulsion/latex, this beautiful acrylic glaze can be used to produce semi-transparent coloured paint effects.
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Sponging
Stippling
One-hour working time
Dries to a translucent finish
ACRYLIC CRACKLE GLAZE
Designed for use with emulsion or latex paint, this acrylic medium produces consistent cracking for dramatic effect. Apply Polyvine Crackle Glaze between two layers of emulsion base coat. This will cause the top layer to crack, revealing the colour of the base coat. Use a good-quality brush to avoid brush marks, and allow the base coat to dry thoroughly before layering.
IDEAL FOR
Furniture
Pottery
Decorative aged effects
Skirting/architrave
Picture frames
COVERAGE: 8 square metres per litre
CRAQUELURE SYSTEM
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Easy to apply
Low odour
Quick drying
100ml, 500ml, 1 litre
(System contains top coat, base coat, dark and light highlighter. Products all bought separately)
This high-quality Polyvine product produces a cracked varnish effect for a traditional aged finish.
By using a simple two-part (base coat and top coat) clear acrylic system, this varnish faithfully reproduces the regular crazed pattern associated with old porcelain glazes.
The crackle effect produced by craquelure can be accentuated with a crack highlighter, available in either white or dark brown for a truly aged finish. Please note that you need to buy both the base coat and the top coat to create the effect.
Decoupage
Small objects
Picture frames
Decorative
Easy to apply
Low odour
Quick drying
COVERAGE: 8 square metres per litre 100ml, 500ml, 1 litre, 50g (highlighter)
METAL LEAF ACRYLIC SIZE
INTERIOR
Create metal leaf and foil masterpieces with Polyvine’s specialist Metal Leaf Size Acrylic Adhesive, suitable for interior use. When applied thinly, the surface will remain primed for up to 24 hours, allowing large projects to be handled with ease.
IDEAL FOR
Bonding metal leaf and foils
Gilding
COVERAGE: 10-15 square metres per litre
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Extended working time
Easy to apply
Low odour
100ml, 500ml, 1 litre
ACRYLIC GLASS FROSTING
Polyvine’s Glass Frosting is an acrylic medium that creates the stunning visual effect of etched glass. It’s designed for interior use on most glass and plastics to give the effect of frosted glass. You can also use Glass Frosting with stencils to transform plain glass panels.
IDEAL FOR Windows
Mirrors
Shower screens
Frosted glass effect
Decorative stencil effect
UNIQUE QUALITIES
Easy to apply
Low odour
Quick drying
COVERAGE: 8 square metres per litre 100ml, 500ml
THE THREE AMIGOS STORY
Do you know the story behind the original skull murals at The Three Amigos Skate Shop in Camden, London? On their original shop exterior art, Polyvine Decorators Varnish was used to protect the vibrant colours from fading over time.
This mural was on display for around nine years, but a few years down the line, Polyvine were sent an image of the mural, which had faded everywhere but on the skulls! Why? Well, the varnish had only been applied around the skull artwork, to protect these gorgeous colours, and not on the background.
This simply shows how effective our Decorators Varnish is for protecting against the UV rays that cause colours to fade over time.
APPLICATION OF WATER-BASED VARNISH
Before any application of water-based varnish, always raise the grain on raw wood by simply brushing, sponging or spraying on some distilled water and letting it dry overnight. Then do a final sand to break off the whiskers.
BRUSHING
Stir varnish well; never shake it. Shaking can introduce bubbles. Use a thin varnish brush with fine synthetic bristles. Dip the brush into the varnish, loading it with an amount appropriate to the surface at hand. To prevent brush marks and bubbles, brush the finish onto the surface in quick, long strokes. Do not rework over areas already covered. Allow the first coat to dry completely - but no longer than 24 hours - before sanding with 220-grit sandpaper. Apply the second coat exactly as the first. Repeat the sanding and cleaning process for the third coat.
SPRAYING
Polyvine water-based topcoats and wood stains are ready to spray from the container without additives. Always strain material through a medium-to-fine mesh filter before spraying. Apply spray films at a wet thickness of 3-5 ml. If you have never sprayed finishes before, take a large piece of cardboard and practice your technique first. Spray water on the cardboard to learn how the gun works. Keep your gun at a 90° angle, 6-8” from the surface. On large flat areas, use wet, even patterns 6-8” wide. For narrow surfaces, reduce the fan pattern to 2-3” to reduce overspray. For topcoats, overlap each pass by 25% to conceal lines.
ROLLER
Choosing the right roller is crucial for getting a smooth, even finish. Use a short-pile gloss roller for water-based varnish. Do not apply pressure to the roller, this will cause uneven film and produce bubbles in the varnish. When rolling varnish, use slow, steady strokes and a good technique to ensure a uniform finish. For a smooth finish with even coverage, use overlapping roller strokes and a brush to manoeuvre around corners and details.
See more on application
3 HIGH PERFORMANCE FINISHES
Gloss
Give your project a glossy glow, with our ultra shiny gloss finish.
Satin
If you’re looking for a subtle sheen, then our satin finish is the one for you. Look for the satin finish across the Polyvine range for a beautiful soft finish.
Dead Flat
We are very proud of the Polyvine Dead Flat finish. The completely non-reflective, matte surface is available across a number of our varnish products.
POLYVINE VARNISH GUIDE
At Polyvine, we’re the trade varnish experts, and our high-end varnish, decorative finishes, wood oils and coatings are researched, developed and manufactured with care at our UK premises. Just like our products, we’re built on longevity, with family values including trust, integrity and hard work at our core.
We manufacture and supply varnish, decorative finishes, wood oils and coatings to the trade.
WHY CHOOSE POLYVINE?
On-site laboratory
On-site research and development
Family-run business
Knowledge and expertise
Over 35 years of experience Sustainable Made in the UK
Suppliers to the trade
We mostly manufacture water-based varnishes that have much shorter drying and curing times, that are easy to apply and have all the features that trade professionals demand.
Polyvine are also the specialists in the production of high performance, dead flat varnishes, which are made with our own matting agent which has been scientifically formulated to work with our varnish to give a completely non-reflective, smooth, flat finish.
Our bottles and labels are made using recycled plastics. For full recycling information, please visit our website.
Our products are food, child, pet and plant safe once applied and completely dry.
Vine House, Cheddar Business Park, Wedmore Road, Cheddar, BS27 3EB, UK
+44 (0)1934 740305
info@polyvine.co.uk
Manufactured in the UK by Polyvine