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

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

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Easy Application

Customers are highly satisfied with the easy application of this water based topcoat. They've used various tools such as brushes, rollers, and sprayers to apply it, and have found success in all cases. Some customers mentioned having to be careful during application to avoid drips or buildup, but overall the finish is smooth and beautiful. Customers also appreciate the quick drying time and easy cleanup.

High Quality

Customers are highly satisfied with the high quality of this water based topcoat from General Finishes. They believe that it is worth the investment and enhances the appearance of their projects.

Fast Drying

Customers are thrilled with the fast drying time of the water based topcoat from General Finishes. They find it easy to work with, allowing them to apply multiple coats quickly and easily clean up between applications. The lack of strong smell is also a significant positive for users.

Smooth Finish

Customers are highly satisfied with the smooth finish provided by the General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, which is easy to apply and leaves a professional look on various surfaces including raw wood or over other colored finishes. Some customers have noted that it is more forgiving and easier to use compared to other finishing products. However, a small group of customers mentioned that they have had issues with raising the wood grain when using water-based products in the past but were pleased with the results obtained from this product.

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Quality

Very happy with the final result using this to finish a solid cherry quilt storage and display case that doubles as a bench.

Very easy to apply and has a very matte finish with minimal color change.

We’ve used it twice daily for a month and have no stains or water marks.

I put two coats of this on a butcher block slab i cut and stained to create a standing desktop.

Price

A little pricey per ounce but i think it’s worth it.

I figured i didn't have anything to lose but $35 to try it, so i did.

Packaging/appearance

This is a great product, but the packaging is not good.

Competitiveness

I’ve worked with many finishes from poly’s to other brand names top coats and this is the absolute best.

Compared to polycrylic, this product is heaven lol.

I tried a different approach this time and used an oil-based stain and this water-based topcoat.

Now if only my stain of another brand had gone on as well, i’d be even happier.

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This product had a total of 7,013 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 30 2024.