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# **varnish**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (1.1%), but a deep review moat (7,276 avg reviews) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 54Growth 35Conversion 77Competition 42Returns 92Price range 49Avg price 58Brand share 38Review moat 23Quality gap 28

**Returns**

**Great****1.1%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Great****7.6%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Avg price**

**Good****$12.94**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Market size**

**Good****$363K**

$363K/yr · 370K searches

**Price range**

**Okay****$4.80–$24.61**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Competition**

**Okay****60%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Brand share**

**Okay****82%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Growth**

**Okay****+8.0%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Bad****7,276.27**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 60% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**13 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**74**

**Top-5 brand share**

**82%**

**Open market**

**14%**

- Liquitex50% - MCTRHG13% - GRANOTONE10% - Furniture Clinic6% - Varathane4% - DecoArt3% - Open — no brand owns it (7 brands, 14%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$36K20%$73K30%$109K40%$145K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 22 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Liquitex BASICS Gloss Varnish 250ml (8.4oz) Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31eNOQqaOKL.jpg)**Liquitex BASICS Gloss Varnish 250ml (8.4oz) Bottle**Liquitex**$8.21**4.7★10,346 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y477JTC) [2![Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer High Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting & Art Craft Non-Yellow Clear Coat for Clay Wood Glass Metal Plastic Protect Boost Gloss Finish on Canvas Rock Painting Model](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Y5ON6AS7L.jpg)**Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer High Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting & Art Craft Non-Yellow Clear Coat for Clay Wood Glass Metal Plastic Protect Boost Gloss Finish on Canvas Rock Painting Model**MCTRHG**$10.08**4.4★1,147 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLZCRPBG) [3![GRANOTONE Clear Coat Acrylic High Gloss Varnish Finish 3.38 fl oz 100 ML Non Yellowing Non Toxic Anti Crazing Artist Varnish for Acrylic Painting Pro and Hobby Artists!](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31KzyoyI2CL.jpg)**GRANOTONE Clear Coat Acrylic High Gloss Varnish Finish 3.38 fl oz 100 ML Non Yellowing Non Toxic Anti Crazing Artist Varnish for Acrylic Painting Pro and Hobby Artists!**GRANOTONE**$9.71**4.5★4,240 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WWM2FXX) [4![Liquitex Professional Gloss Varnish 473ml (16-oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41I4AJvjJlL.jpg)**Liquitex Professional Gloss Varnish 473ml (16-oz)**Liquitex**$24.61**4.8★21,175 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001US4S9K) [5![Liquitex Professional High Gloss Varnish 237ml (8-oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CeK218S3L.jpg)**Liquitex Professional High Gloss Varnish 237ml (8-oz)**Liquitex**$17.68**4.8★21,175 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060KUW70)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Acrylic Varnish Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Resists Cracking Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer for Canvas Wood DIY Art Suitable for Artists Hobby Painters 100ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vUuXmNzQL.jpg)**Acrylic Varnish Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Resists Cracking Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer for Canvas Wood DIY Art Suitable for Artists Hobby Painters 100ml**Nozerix**$9.99**30 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G574MGS7) [![Anirun Water Based Polyurethane Varnish for WoodClear Protective Wood Finish6.35 Oz Wood Sealer Protective Finish for Small Woodcrafts Furniture Fast Drying Satin Sheen](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412YwetV1uL.jpg)**Anirun Water Based Polyurethane Varnish for WoodClear Protective Wood Finish6.35 Oz Wood Sealer Protective Finish for Small Woodcrafts Furniture Fast Drying Satin Sheen**Anirun**$9.91**47 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZQNNQRN) [![Water Based Wood Stain - Teak | Wood Varnish for Indoor Outdoor Furniture Wardrobe Cabinets Doors Low Odor Non-Toxic Fast Drying Multiple Classical Finishes - 8.5fl.oz / 250ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xyL+hLgTL.jpg)**Water Based Wood Stain - Teak | Wood Varnish for Indoor Outdoor Furniture Wardrobe Cabinets Doors Low Odor Non-Toxic Fast Drying Multiple Classical Finishes - 8.5fl.oz / 250ml**Limino**$9.97**267 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQTS6HJT) [![Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Artists Acrylic Varnish Kit Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing High Gloss Finish for Artwork Acrylics Paint Suitable for Pro Artists Hobby Painter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ziRrr7apL.jpg)**Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Artists Acrylic Varnish Kit Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing High Gloss Finish for Artwork Acrylics Paint Suitable for Pro Artists Hobby Painter**SENVEN**$9.98**81 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKMHRDJ9) [![Bluebird Signature Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing Gloss Varnish for Pro Artists Hobby Painters & Kids (Gloss 3.4 Fl Oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31QgjjtB6TL.jpg)**Bluebird Signature Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing Gloss Varnish for Pro Artists Hobby Painters & Kids (Gloss 3.4 Fl Oz)**BLUEBIRD**$7.04**192 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC2VWZYX)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Acrylic Varnish Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Resists Cracking Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer for Canvas Wood DIY Art Suitable for Artists Hobby Painters 100ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vUuXmNzQL.jpg)**Acrylic Varnish Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Non-Yellowing Resists Cracking Clear Acrylic Paint Sealer for Canvas Wood DIY Art Suitable for Artists Hobby Painters 100ml**Nozerix**$9.99**4.8★**▲ 225%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G574MGS7) [![Anirun Water Based Polyurethane Varnish for WoodClear Protective Wood Finish6.35 Oz Wood Sealer Protective Finish for Small Woodcrafts Furniture Fast Drying Satin Sheen](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412YwetV1uL.jpg)**Anirun Water Based Polyurethane Varnish for WoodClear Protective Wood Finish6.35 Oz Wood Sealer Protective Finish for Small Woodcrafts Furniture Fast Drying Satin Sheen**Anirun**$9.91**4.2★**▲ 220%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZQNNQRN) [![Varathane Water-Based Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane | Interior Wood Protection | Fast Dry Time | Easy Clean Up | Satin | Half Pint](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gjOvEKZLL.jpg)**Varathane Water-Based Crystal-Clear Ultimate Polyurethane | Interior Wood Protection | Fast Dry Time | Easy Clean Up | Satin | Half Pint**Varathane**$13.96**4.6★**▲ 112%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LNW7ZM) [![Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Artists Acrylic Varnish Kit Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing High Gloss Finish for Artwork Acrylics Paint Suitable for Pro Artists Hobby Painter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ziRrr7apL.jpg)**Gloss Varnish for Acrylic Painting Artists Acrylic Varnish Kit Non-Yellowing Non-Toxic Anti-Crazing High Gloss Finish for Artwork Acrylics Paint Suitable for Pro Artists Hobby Painter**SENVEN**$9.98**4.4★**▲ 86%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKMHRDJ9) [![Furniture Clinic Wood Varnish | Gloss | Polyurethane Waterproof Coating | Water Based Clear Coat | Wood Sealer for Indoor & Outdoor Furniture | Perfect for Chairs Tables Cabinets | 250ml / 8.5 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uhjenQsyL.jpg)**Furniture Clinic Wood Varnish | Gloss | Polyurethane Waterproof Coating | Water Based Clear Coat | Wood Sealer for Indoor & Outdoor Furniture | Perfect for Chairs Tables Cabinets | 250ml / 8.5 Oz**Furniture Clinic**$11.83**4.4★**▲ 85%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BZQMWJX)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +8.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

9K7KPrime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Ease Of Use**13%

*“Ease of use”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“reliably good results”*

**Paint Quality**11%

*“it works great with my paints”*

**Moist/Dry**7%

*“works okay long dry time about 72 hours”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Great price”*

**Stitch/Finish/Polish**5%

*“Nice shiny finish”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Worked as advertised”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**5%

*“Shine”*

**Color**4%

*“Perfect color”*

**Efficiency**4%

*“goes on well”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Paint Quality**19%

*“one small painting”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**14%

*“Stays sticky”*

**Color**8%

*“I wouldnt advise on anything white or lighter in color”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**5%

*“pure trash it takes the shine off instead of on”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“expensive for the quality/quantity”*

**Product Condition**4%

*“Can all dented like if it was a return”*

**Thickness**4%

*“A bit thinner than some others”*

**Smell**3%

*“It has a faint smell”*

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

*“Defective brush”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Misleading volume/$ Trying to mislead you in the volume/$”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**25%

**Paint Quality**16%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**12%

**Value For Money**10%

**Functionality-Overall**7%

**Leak-Proof**5%

**Adhesion/Stickiness**3%

**Material Quality**3%

**Color**3%

**Defective Material/Parts**2%