GF High Performance Top Coat - Satin Finish- Quart

General Finishes High Performance Top Coat - Satin Finish - Quart

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

Formulated with a unique hybrid of urethane and acrylic, High Performance Top Coat creates a tough, protective surface that stands up to everyday wear, including scuffing, sliding, handling, and spills. Its satin sheen adds a refined, professional appearance while allowing the natural beauty of the underlying wood, stain, or paint to remain visible.

Key Features

• Exceptional durability: Creates a hard, protective surface engineered to withstand everyday use, scuffing, sliding, and spills.
• Urethane-acrylic hybrid: Combines the protective qualities of urethane with the application benefits of a water-based acrylic formulation.
• UV stabilized: Formulated with UV absorbers to help maximize finish performance and provide additional protection from UV exposure.
• Fast drying: Dries quickly, allowing additional coats to be applied in approximately 1 to 2 hours under suitable conditions.
• Low odor: Offers a more pleasant application experience compared with many conventional solvent-based finishes.
• Nonflammable: Provides a nonflammable alternative to traditional lacquer finishes.
• Flexible application: Can be applied by brush or sprayed, making it suitable for both small projects and larger woodworking applications.
• Satin finish: Delivers a smooth, attractive satin sheen that provides a balance between subtle luster and a natural-looking appearance.

Application Tips

• Apply to a clean, dry, properly prepared surface.
• Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours between coats, depending on temperature, humidity, ventilation, and application thickness.
• For the best results, lightly sand between coats using 320-grit sandpaper.
• Apply 3 to 5 coats for the best overall protection and durability.
• When spraying, use appropriate equipment and application techniques to achieve an even, consistent finish.
• Always allow the finish to dry adequately between coats and follow recommended application practices for the best results.

Ideal for Furniture, Cabinets, and Woodworking Projects

High Performance Top Coat is an excellent choice for protecting painted and stained furniture, cabinets, tables, doors, trim, and other interior woodworking projects. Its durable formulation makes it particularly useful for surfaces that receive frequent handling or daily wear.

Environmentally Considered Formulation

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

Quart Size

This quart-size container provides a convenient amount of High Performance Top Coat for furniture projects, cabinetry, woodworking applications, and other projects requiring a durable protective satin finish.

General Finishes High Performance Top Coat Satin combines excellent durability, fast drying, low odor, and versatile brush-or-spray application in a professional-quality finish. Apply 3 to 5 coats, sanding lightly between coats, to achieve a smooth and highly protective surface.

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).