Product Details
General Finishes High Performance Top Coat / varnish in 3.786 litre size (huge tin). Please note these are on special order only and can take 7-10 days to be delivered
General Finishes High Performance Top Coat / varnish is one of the hardest, most durable polyurethane top coats available to consumers and trade. Because it contains consumer-friendly characteristics of Polyacrylic Blend - flows and levels easily and has great adhesion and in addition it contains a UV stabiliser to protect the top coat and underlying stains from breaking down or fading from exposure to sunlight.
Also the finish is extremely durable enough to be used on floors. This acrylic and polyurethane topcoat will produce a beautiful furniture quality finish on any project.
Cleans up with soap and water.
General Finishes High Performance Topcoat now available in a new sheen! DEAD FLAT
Dead Flat, formulated with new patented polymer technology. The new Dead Flat delivers a <5-degree sheen, high-water resistance, and very high chemical resistance.
Please note, the DEAD FLAT has had a significant price increase this has come directly from the factory due to the unique formulation of the DEAD FLAT products.
Available in 3 sizes click the size to view 473ml 946ml & 1 gallon / 3.786 Litre
***Highly recommended by Shabby Nook***
Winner of Fine Woodworking's "Best Overall Choice Award," High Performance Topcoat was voted as the hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane topcoat.
General Finishes High Performance Top Coat Top Tips*
The higher the sheen the harder it is, the lower the sheen the less hardy it is until NOW. General finishes low sheens dead mat and flat have the same durability as satin due to its ground breaking new patented technology. Semi Gloss and Gloss are still the highest level. but, that being said, General finishes top coats are still the best around for durability, shinier finishes are more resistant to scrubbing and water.
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New Dead Matt! - new technology advances and a patented formula - dead matt - no shine finish now as durable as Satin - incredible.
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Flat - does have a low lustre finish so is not a dead flat matt but a great low sheen finish.
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Satin - Super hardy ideal for kitchens - but can go to a glossy look if applying 3 coats or more.
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f you want the hardyness of a satin/ gloss but a low lustre finish, apply satin or gloss first then use Flat / dead flat over the top. This also enables great clarity over dark finishes
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Higher sheen levels on mid to dark colours may slightly enhance the colour of paint because they appear more intense/darker and is for all satin - gloss topcoats not just general finishes. - trick of the eye as they say
Application guide:
Apply with a flat brush, roller or spray gun. Recommended 2 coats no more than 3. You can also use GEN applicator Foam brushes. Sand in between coats with general finishes sanding pads if the grain of wood swells or for imperfections during application.
Can be used over the top of many other brands of waterbased stains and paints. Can also be used over oil based finishes once the oil has fully cured but there are extremely important steps you must adhere too for this to be successful. see linked video in product photos.
Technical Data
| BASIC FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Product Colours | Water White in can (dries clear) |
| Base Type | Water |
| Ambering | No |
| Sheen | Dead Flat (<5), Flat (10 or less), Satin (25-35), Semi-Gloss (50-60), Gloss (80+) |
| Interior or Exterior | Interior only |
| Tintable | No |
| Type | Urethane/Acrylic Blend |
| APPLICATION | |
| Coats | 2 - 3 coats |
| Application Method | Brush, Roll, Spray |
| Brushable | Yes |
| Usable over existing finishes | Yes |
| Sprayable | Yes |
| Spray Tip Sizes | HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm |
| DRY TIME | |
| Dry Time - Touch | 30+ min. |
| Dry Time - Recoat | 2+ hr |
| Dry Time - Light Use | 7-10 days |
| Dry Time - Cure | 21 days |
| CONTENTS | |
| Can Sizes | Pints, Quarts, Gallons, |
| Coverage | 65-75 sq.ft./pint, 125-150 sq.ft./quart, 500-600 sq.ft./gallon |
| TECHNICAL DATA | |
| Viscosity | Medium |
| Viscosity (cPs) | 350-450 |
| Solids by Weight and Volume | Solids by Weight Dead Flat: 34% Flat: 29% Satin: 26% Semi-Gloss: 26% Gloss: 26% Solids by Volume Dead Flat: 36% Flat: 27% Satin: 24% Semi-Gloss: 24% Gloss: 24% |
| VOC | US VOC Dead Flat: <225 g/L Flat: <170 g/L Satin: <172 g/L Semi-Gloss: <173 g/L Gloss: <250 g/L |
| DURABILITY | |
| Durability (Highest, High, Medium, Low) | High |
| Hardness (Koenig #) | 59 |
| Wear (Taber #) | 34.40 mg loss |
| Water (5 max) | 4 |
| Chemical (105 max) | 93 |
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