GF High Performance Top Coat - Gloss Finish - Quart

General Finishes High Performance Top Coat - Gloss Finish - Quart

General Finishes High Performance Top Coat is a premium water-based finish designed to provide exceptional durability and long-lasting protection for furniture, cabinets, woodworking projects, and other interior surfaces. Winner of Fine Woodworking's "Best Overall Choice Award," High Performance Topcoat has been recognized as one of the hardest and most durable consumer polyurethane topcoats available.

This unique hybrid formula combines the performance characteristics of urethane and acrylic to create a hard, protective surface that withstands everyday wear from scuffing, sliding objects, spills, and frequent handling. The Gloss Finish produces a clear, high-sheen appearance that enhances the look of finished wood while providing a durable protective barrier.

Ideal for Furniture, Cabinets, and Woodworking Projects

High Performance Top Coat is an excellent choice for projects that require both attractive appearance and dependable protection. Its durable film makes it well-suited for furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, tables, and other interior woodworking projects where surfaces may experience regular use.

Key Features

• Gloss Finish: Creates a clear, attractive high-sheen finish that enhances the appearance of completed projects.
• Exceptional Durability: The urethane-acrylic hybrid formula creates a hard surface designed to withstand scuffing, sliding, spills, and everyday wear.
• UV Protection: Stabilized with UV absorbers to help maximize finish performance and protect the coating from the effects of light exposure.
• Fast Drying: Dries quickly, allowing approximately 1 to 2 hours between coats under suitable application conditions.
• Low Odor: Offers a lower-odor alternative to many traditional solvent-based finishes.
• Nonflammable: Provides a nonflammable alternative to conventional lacquer-type finishes.
• Flexible Application: Can be applied by brush or sprayed, making it suitable for both small projects and larger finishing applications.
• Water-Based Formula: Provides a convenient finishing option for interior woodworking applications.

Application Tips

For best results, apply High Performance Top Coat to a clean, dry, properly prepared surface. Allow each coat to dry for approximately 1 to 2 hours before applying the next coat. Drying times can vary depending on temperature, humidity, airflow, application thickness, and other environmental conditions.

• Lightly sand between coats using 320-grit sandpaper for a smooth, professional finish.
• Apply 3 to 5 coats for the best overall protection and durability.
• Apply thin, even coats rather than heavy applications to promote consistent drying and a smooth finish.
• When spraying, use equipment and settings appropriate for water-based topcoats and follow the sprayer manufacturer's recommendations.
• Allow the final coat to dry and cure properly before subjecting the finished surface to heavy use.

Excellent Choice for High-Use Surfaces

The durable protective properties of General Finishes High Performance Top Coat make it particularly useful for surfaces that receive frequent handling and everyday abuse. Once properly applied and cured, the finish helps protect the underlying surface from common household wear while maintaining an attractive gloss appearance.

Environmentally Conscious Finish

General Finishes High Performance Top Coats meet environmental GREEN guidelines established for architectural, cabinet, and furniture applications under EPA 40 CFR Parts 9, 59, and 63. The water-based, low-odor formulation provides a practical alternative to conventional solvent-based finishing products.

Why Choose General Finishes High Performance Top Coat?

When a project requires a combination of appearance, ease of application, and dependable protection, General Finishes High Performance Top Coat delivers a professional-quality finishing solution. Its urethane-acrylic hybrid technology creates a hard, durable surface while the Gloss Finish adds a smooth, high-sheen appearance to completed woodworking projects.

The convenient Quart size is ideal for larger furniture, cabinet, and woodworking projects or for users who regularly apply protective topcoats. Whether brushed or sprayed, High Performance Top Coat provides a reliable way to add long-lasting protection and a beautiful gloss finish to interior projects.

High Performance Top Coats all meet the environmental GREEN guidelines set forth for Architectural, Cabinets and Furniture (EPA 40 CFR Parts 9, 59 & 63), California Wood Coatings (SCAQMD Rule 1136), Kitchen Cabinet Makers Association (ESP - Environmental Stewardship Program), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).