GF High Performance Top Coat - Satin Finish- Gallon

General Finishes High Performance Top Coat - Satin Finish - Gallon

General Finishes High Performance Top Coat is a premium water-based polyurethane designed to provide an exceptionally hard, durable protective finish for furniture, cabinets, woodworking projects, and other interior surfaces. A unique hybrid of urethane and acrylic, this advanced topcoat creates a tough protective surface that stands up to everyday wear, including scuffing, sliding, handling, and spills.

Recognized by Fine Woodworking as its ""Best Overall Choice Award"" winner, High Performance Topcoat has earned a reputation as one of the hardest and most durable consumer polyurethane topcoats available. The satin finish adds a subtle, attractive sheen while allowing the natural beauty and character of the underlying surface to remain visible.

Key Features

• Highly Durable Protection: Creates a hard protective surface designed to withstand everyday wear, scuffing, sliding, and spills.
• Urethane-Acrylic Formula: Combines the performance characteristics of urethane and acrylic for a durable, attractive finish.
• UV Stabilized: Formulated with UV absorbers to help maximize finish performance and provide additional protection against the effects of light exposure.
• Fast Drying: Dries quickly, allowing approximately 1 to 2 hours between coats under suitable conditions.
• Low Odor: Offers a lower-odor alternative to many traditional solvent-based finishing products.
• Nonflammable: Provides a nonflammable alternative to conventional lacquer finishes.
• Versatile Application: Can be applied with a quality brush or sprayed for efficient coverage and a smooth finish.
• Satin Sheen: Produces a refined satin appearance that offers a balance between subtle sheen and a natural-looking surface.
• Large Gallon Size: Ideal for larger furniture, cabinet, woodworking, and production finishing projects.

Recommended Applications

General Finishes High Performance Top Coat is well suited for a wide variety of interior woodworking and finishing applications. Use it to protect cabinets, furniture, tables, doors, trim, decorative woodworking, and other projects where a durable protective coating is desired.

Application Tips

• Apply to a clean, dry, properly prepared surface.
• Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours between coats, depending on environmental conditions and application thickness.
• For the smoothest results, lightly sand between coats using 320-grit sandpaper.
• Apply 3 to 5 coats for the best overall protection and durability.
• High Performance Top Coat can be applied by brush or sprayed for larger projects and professional-style results.
• Avoid applying excessively heavy coats, as proper application thickness helps promote uniform drying and a smooth finish.

Environmental Considerations

General Finishes High Performance Top Coats meet environmental guidelines established for Architectural, Cabinet, and Furniture coatings, including applicable requirements referenced by EPA 40 CFR Parts 9, 59, and 63. The product also meets guidelines associated with California Wood Coatings under SCAQMD Rule 1136, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association 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 your woodworking project needs dependable protection without sacrificing appearance, General Finishes High Performance Top Coat delivers a durable, professional-quality finish in a convenient water-based formula. Its combination of urethane and acrylic technology, UV absorbers, fast drying characteristics, and satin appearance makes it an excellent choice for protecting frequently used furniture and cabinetry.

The gallon size provides ample material for larger projects, making it a practical choice for professional woodworkers, cabinetmakers, furniture refinishers, and serious DIY enthusiasts looking for long-lasting protection and an attractive satin finish.

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).