GF High Performance Top Coat Flat Finish- Gallon

General Finishes High Performance Top Coat Flat Finish - Gallon

General Finishes High Performance Top Coat is a high-performance water-based polyurethane topcoat designed to provide exceptional durability and protection for interior woodworking and furniture projects. Winner of Fine Woodworking's "Best Overall Choice Award," this topcoat was recognized for its hardness and durability compared with other consumer polyurethane finishes.

Formulated as a unique hybrid of urethane and acrylic, High Performance Top Coat creates a tough, protective surface that helps resist everyday wear, including scuffing, sliding objects, and spills. The flat finish provides a low-sheen appearance that complements painted furniture, cabinetry, woodworking projects, and other interior surfaces where a more subdued finish is desired.

Key Features

• Exceptional Durability: Creates a hard, protective surface designed to withstand everyday wear, scuffing, sliding, and spills.
• Urethane and Acrylic Hybrid: Combines the protective qualities of urethane with the application characteristics of an acrylic-based finish.
• UV Protection: Stabilized with UV absorbers to help maximize finish performance and provide additional protection against UV exposure.
• Fast Drying: Dries quickly, allowing approximately 1 to 2 hours between coats under suitable conditions.
• Low Odor: Provides a lower-odor finishing alternative to conventional solvent-based lacquers.
• Nonflammable: Offers a nonflammable alternative to traditional lacquer finishes.
• Flexible Application: Can be applied by brush or sprayed, making it suitable for a variety of woodworking and finishing applications.
• Flat Sheen: Produces a subtle, low-sheen appearance for projects where a non-glossy finish is preferred.
• Gallon Size: Ideal for larger projects, multiple furniture pieces, cabinetry, and production finishing applications.

Recommended Applications

General Finishes High Performance Top Coat is well suited for protecting a wide range of interior woodworking projects. Use it as a protective clear finish over properly prepared painted or stained surfaces where added durability and a flat appearance are desired.

• Furniture and furniture refinishing projects
• Cabinets and cabinetry
• Woodworking projects
• Tables and other interior wood surfaces
• Decorative projects
• Painted furniture and cabinetry
• DIY and professional finishing projects

Application Tips

For best results, apply High Performance Top Coat to a clean, properly prepared surface. The finish can be brushed on or sprayed, depending on the project and desired application method.

• Apply Multiple Coats: Three to five coats are recommended for the best overall protection and durability.
• Sand Between Coats: Lightly sand between coats using 320-grit sandpaper to help promote smoothness and adhesion.
• Allow Drying Time: Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours between coats, depending on temperature, humidity, ventilation, application thickness, and other environmental conditions.
• Apply Even Coats: Avoid excessive buildup and apply smooth, even coats for the best appearance.
• Spray or Brush: Choose the application method that best suits the project, equipment, and desired finish.

Environmental Considerations

General Finishes High Performance Top Coats are designed to meet environmental guidelines established for Architectural, Cabinets and Furniture under EPA 40 CFR Parts 9, 59 & 63. They also meet California Wood Coatings requirements under SCAQMD Rule 1136, as well as guidelines associated with the Kitchen Cabinet Makers Association's Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) and the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

Why Choose High Performance Top Coat?

When a project requires a durable protective finish without the high odor and flammability associated with conventional lacquer products, General Finishes High Performance Top Coat provides a practical alternative. Its urethane-acrylic hybrid formulation delivers a tough protective coating, while its fast-drying, low-odor characteristics make it convenient for both professional and DIY finishing applications.

The flat finish is especially useful when you want to protect a finished surface while maintaining a soft, understated appearance rather than adding a noticeable glossy sheen. With brush and spray application options and the ability to build protection through multiple coats, High Performance Top Coat is a versatile choice for furniture, cabinetry, and interior woodworking.

Product Highlights

• High-performance water-based polyurethane topcoat
• Flat finish for a subtle, low-sheen appearance
• Durable urethane and acrylic hybrid formulation
• UV absorbers help maximize finish performance
• Fast drying with approximately 1 to 2 hours between coats
• Low odor and nonflammable
• Suitable for brush or spray application
• Three to five coats recommended for optimal protection
• 320-grit sanding recommended between coats
• Gallon size for larger woodworking and finishing projects

General Finishes High Performance Top Coat - Flat Finish - Gallon

Protect your woodworking projects with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat Flat Finish. Designed for demanding interior applications, this durable urethane-acrylic hybrid provides a tough protective surface with a smooth, understated flat appearance. Its fast-drying, low-odor, nonflammable formulation makes it an excellent choice for furniture, cabinetry, and other interior woodworking projects where reliable protection and a professional-looking finish are important.