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General Finishes

General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Satin

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Arrives Jan 27 – Jan 29
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Size: 1 Quart


Color: Satin


Features

  • Do not apply clear topcoats over bright white paint, as yellowing may occur due to a reaction to the substrate. Light color paints may also experience yellowing due to topcoat application, but it will less noticeable.
  • The hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane top coat on the market today
  • Dry Time Between Coats is only 1 to 2 Hours
  • Interior use only

Brand: General Finishes


Material: Water Based


Finish Type: Satin


Item Weight: 2.4 Pounds


Liquid Volume: 32 Fluid Ounces


Manufacturer: ‎General Finishes


Part Number: ‎QTHS


Item Weight: ‎2.4 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎5 x 5 x 5 inches


Item model number: ‎QTHS


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎1 Quart


Color: ‎Satin


Finish: ‎Satin


Material: ‎Water Based


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Included Components: ‎1 quart


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Date First Available: February 13, 2005


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    • Help! Started peeling!
Size: 1 Quart Color: Flat
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I used general finishes, high-performance, water-based flat topcoat on my table set. I noticed that only on the chalk paint area, not the stained section, that it is starting to peel. I made sure the chalk paint was 100% dry, lightly did a topcoat, let it dry, sanded, and wiped it off with a tack cloth between each coat, and did 3 coats. It was usually a couple days between each coat, so I know it was dry. The temperature in my house was between 70-74. After it was done, I let it cure for over 30 days. We have literally sat in the chair maybe five times. And then I noticed it starting to peel. Can I clean the chalk painted areas really good, let them dry, and then add wax on top now? Or add more top coat? Please help ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023 by Nicole Holt Nicole Holt
    • Sprays really nicely
Size: 1 Gallon Color: Satin
I just completed a custom cabinet project. The interior carcasses were made with prefinished plywood. The face frames and doors were made of curly maple. I used a Wagner HVLP spray gun and was able to spray two coats of shellac followed by two coats of polyurethane. Absolutely no thinning required and it sprayed so nicely. Best of all, the finish ended up being a perfect match with the prefinished plywood in terms of color and sheen. Love this stuff and will definitely get more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023 by Peter Stephens
    • Worth every penny!
Size: 1 Quart Color: Satin
I'll start by saying that this is an expensive product! You can find many others at less than half the price. However, nothing, and I mean nothing, works as well. Since I love to change the color of my furniture every few years or so, and since I can't afford new furniture, I paint it. Two topcoats of General Finishes, and my tables are protected against, cats, dogs, and teenagers. Not to mention, water rings, spills, etc. It took me years to realize I was wasting money (and labor!) by not using this product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023 by masandra1026
    • Expert Packing
Size: 1 Gallon Color: Flat
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Triple boxed with packing foam. As of 7/11/23, don't worry about it arriving safely. General Finishes makes quality products, but it is impossible for me to comment on the appropriateness of them on your project. Go to their website and read their range of product characteristics and trade-offs. Their products apply very smoothly, level nicely, and flash within a reasonable window. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023 by Craig.olo Craig.olo
    • Great Product!
Size: 1 Pint Color: Flat
Goes on well, dries quickly, and has a lovely sheen.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023 by Lee M.
    • Best Finish!
Size: 1 Quart Color: Satin
I LOVE this top coat! A bit pricey but far better than any other I’ve used. Dries quickly and gives a smooth glass-like finish!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023 by Nan
    • Good finish, absolutely no yellowing, care required in application
To cut right to the chase: I am extremely pleased with the results I achieved with this product. I am an experienced "hobbyist" woodworker but still get apprehensive with the finishing stage of a project. The GF finish allowed me to achieve my goals: a satin finish on a maple cabinet top with no yellowing or color change. The cabinet top is a glued-up maple panel approximately 55" x 15". I sanded it to 320 with a Bosch random orbit sander prior to applying any finish. I cleaned up the sawdust after sanding and between coats of finish with a tack cloth. I sanded and finished BOTH the top and bottom of the panel. I did not count the number of coats, but three was not enough. I am guessing I stopped at eight coats. For the first half-dozen coats I used the finish straight out of the can, after mixing thoroughly (required to get the satin particles off the bottom of the can, I would say 5 to 7 minutes of stirring with a small paint stick). The last couple coats I thinned the finish quite substantially after pouring the needed amount into a small paint pail. Since the finish in the can is of a milky consistency let me use a milk analogy: think of what's in the can as the consistency of the half-and-half you put in your coffee. My last couple coats were the consistency of skim milk with a little water added. I found that the thinner final coats allowed the brush marks to relax quite a bit more than in the thicker coats. I would recommend thinning for the final coats; if I was doing it over again I would probably use the out-of-the-can consistency only for maybe ther first two or three coats and then start thinning from there. I used a good "traditional" paintbrush, a Purdy Nylox "Dale" model (soft bristle) with a beveledf tip, 2-1/2" wide. GF recommends a foam brush. I can't comment on this as I did not try it, but for sure the brush marks were my biggest issue. This is why I attempted the thinning (successfully, as it turned out) described above. I am not a fan of foam brushes but would have tried one had the thinning not worked. I sanded between coats using successively finer grits. 320 on the first couple coats, then 400, then 600, 800, and finally 1000 automotive paper prior to the last couple coats. As others have observed here, this finish dries completely quite quickly. In my case I left most coats to dry at least 8 hours and by that time the sanding produced a fine white powder with no stickiness at all. This was easily cleaned with a brush-equipped shop vac followed up by a tack cloth. (BTW I did use the cheapie oil-based tack cloths you can pick up at Lowes with no oil-vs-water problems.) I also used this finish an a couple of maple plywood shelves with solid maple edging for the inside of the cabinet. No issues here either and the color is completely natural. I also put a coat of Butcher's wax on these shelves maybe a day after the last coat - worked great after being buffed out with a wool pad on the Bosch random orbit sander. Will probably do this to the top eventually as well. The things I would be most careful to look out for are BRUSH MARKS and DRIPS. I addressed the brush mark issue by thinning the finish. All of my surfaces were flat and horizontal so it was pretty easy to avoid drips. I could see this being a bigger issue for vertical surfaces, so be careful if you have those or any detailed carvings or turnings. Very easy cleanup with warm water and a touch of True-Green cleaner. I stay away from hand soap for these kinds of things as those often contain various oils. I found little or no VOC or odor with this finish, another significant positive for my in-home (basement) workshop. It goes without saying that this finish is relatively expensive compared to the Minwax at one of the box stores. But the bottom line for me, again, I got what I was after which is a nice satin finish with a natural color maple cabinet top. Would definitely use this finish again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2013 by Tony B.

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