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

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 6,893 ratings

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Brand General Finishes
Material Water Based
Finish Type Satin
Item Weight 2.4 Pounds
Coverage 125-150 Sq.ft

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  • Do not apply clear topcoats over bright white paint, as yellowing may occur due to a reaction to the substrate. Light color paints may also experience yellowing due to topcoat application, but it will less noticeable.
  • The hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane top coat on the market today
  • Dry Time Between Coats is only 1 to 2 Hours
  • Interior use only
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4.7 4.7
Sheerness
4.7 4.7
Easy to use
4.6 4.6
Durability
4.6 4.6

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General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat

Product Description

High performance top coat is the hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane top coat on the market today. It contains all the consumer friendly characteristics of a blend. In addition it contains a UV stabilizer to protect it from breaking down in sunlight and to protect the underlying stains from fading.

General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat

Features

  • Plastic Gallon Jug - due to an metal can shortage, product may come in a plastic jug instead of a metal container
  • The hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane top coat on the market today
  • Dry Time Between Coats is only 1 to 2 Hours
  • Interior use only
  • With its pure polyurethane durability, it can even be used on floors.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
6,893 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of application, water resistance, durability, and stain resistance of the building material. For example, they mention it looks great, it goes on easy with a smoother end result, and it dries quick. That said, they say it stands up well to daily wear and tear and cleans up easily.

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949 customers mention857 positive92 negative

Customers are happy with the quality of the finish. They say it's a modern, satin finish that looks great. Customers also mention that it'll not shine and is the best topcoat for when you want that natural wood looking finish. Overall, customers are happy and recommend the product.

"...the bottom line for me, again, I got what I was after which is a nice satin finish with a natural color maple cabinet top...." Read more

"This is truly a nice product. I've used so many different finishes over the years, and this has to be the most forgiving, and easiest to apply...." Read more

"...The Fired Earth paint looked great but I needed to seal not only to be sure the paint wouldn't rub off, but to give it more of a 'slick' surface to..." Read more

"Used this on my dining table. Very easy to apply and has a very matte finish with minimal color change...." Read more

439 customers mention423 positive16 negative

Customers find the building material easy to apply. They mention it goes on smoothly, has a great finish, and is easy to work with. Some say the product is hard after curing and can be lightly handled pretty fast.

"...over the years, and this has to be the most forgiving, and easiest to apply. It looks really great, as well. Clean-up is easy...." Read more

"...It was easy to apply...." Read more

"Used this on my dining table. Very easy to apply and has a very matte finish with minimal color change...." Read more

"...It was so easy to apply, didn’t leave any brush marks or anything, and has held up well to the spills and stains my kids throw at it...." Read more

265 customers mention211 positive54 negative

Customers like the water resistance of the building material. They say it dries quickly, just as promised, and to a perfect finish. Some mention that it's water soluble and easy to clean up.

"...As others have observed here, this finish dries completely quite quickly...." Read more

"...It was easy to apply. Very runny and watery (I have the water-based formula), which helped me to apply it easily, but it is drippy so make sure you..." Read more

"...The results are a smooth even finish! It dries quickly! I am wowed! Thanks for such a wonderful product!..." Read more

"...Also ones this stuff is dried and cured. It is almost indestructible as far as a polyurethane goes. Even over softwood like pine." Read more

170 customers mention144 positive26 negative

Customers like the durability of the building material. They mention that it goes on easy, is durable once dry, and stands up well to daily wear and tear. Some say that it hardens the finish making it perfect for kitchen cabinets. Overall, most are satisfied with the durability and performance of the product.

"...so many different finishes over the years, and this has to be the most forgiving, and easiest to apply. It looks really great, as well...." Read more

"...Seems to be holding up much better than factory finish, more importantly the wife was very happy." Read more

"...product—used it to protect a painted island in our kitchen and it holds up nicely and one gallon goes a long way, much longer than we expected!..." Read more

"...Also ones this stuff is dried and cured. It is almost indestructible as far as a polyurethane goes. Even over softwood like pine." Read more

164 customers mention151 positive13 negative

Customers are satisfied with the stain resistance of the building material. They mention that it cleans up easily, is water-based, and has no odor. They also say that it's great for putting over Gel Stain and that any runs/sags are easily sanded off.

"...This was easily cleaned with a brush-equipped shop vac followed up by a tack cloth...." Read more

"...It looks really great, as well. Clean-up is easy. The only thing I might gripe about is it's lack of a soft amber hue...." Read more

"...If you use it right out of the can you have to work quickly. Cleanup is super easy- warm soap and water...." Read more

"...So smooth and clean. I’ve worked with many finishes from poly’s to other brand names top coats and this is the absolute best." Read more

109 customers mention96 positive13 negative

Customers are happy with the smoothness of the finish. They mention the paint goes on smooth as silk, dries quickly, and gives a smooth glass-like finish. Customers also mention that the topcoat goes on smoothly and drier.

"...They look beautiful! Satin is just enough that they aren't highly glossed but have a slight sheen. I am very happy with out they turned out...." Read more

"...So smooth and clean. I’ve worked with many finishes from poly’s to other brand names top coats and this is the absolute best." Read more

"...It is easy to use with a sponge applicator! The results are a smooth even finish! It dries quickly! I am wowed! Thanks for such a wonderful product!..." Read more

"...The paint went on much smoother with the foam brush...." Read more

64 customers mention64 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the smell of the building material. They mention that it dries fast without a lot of smell, and has no fumes.

"...I found little or no VOC or odor with this finish, another significant positive for my in-home (basement) workshop...." Read more

"...stools outside to be sure there was ventilation though this doesn't have a strong smell. It was easy to apply...." Read more

"Works well and dries fast without a lot of smell. If you use it right out of the can you have to work quickly...." Read more

"I am completely sold! Low smell!..." Read more

139 customers mention63 positive76 negative

Customers are mixed about the color fading of the building material. Some mention that it has very little color change, does not yellow like urathane, and has a very light sheen. However, others say that the website now states that this topcoat may yellow over light colors and that it left yellowing spots on several areas.

"...and the same can of General Finishes clear coat, the clear coat became an amber color...." Read more

"...me to achieve my goals: a satin finish on a maple cabinet top with no yellowing or color change...." Read more

"...Fourth picture is of how yellow the topcoat goes on. It's especially yellow in the cracks, and you can see to the left just above the door is a spot..." Read more

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

Worth every penny!
5 Stars
Worth every penny!
Expensive but worth it! I am a furniture refinisher/painter as a hobby. I've used poly, clear spray paint, urethane, and wax. This is by far the best sealer I've ever used and I will use it for the rest of my life! I love it! Works great on stained pieces as well as painted pieces.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2013
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: SatinVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022
Size: 1 QuartColor: SatinVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars My barstools look great - easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022
I had a small job of 3 barstools that were wood stained but I wanted them dark and all the same color. The Fired Earth paint looked great but I needed to seal not only to be sure the paint wouldn't rub off, but to give it more of a 'slick' surface to slide on and off the stools. I didn't need an entire quart for that and have plenty left over but there will be other jobs.

I stirred the sealer well. I used a paintbrush to apply. I was a little worried at first because some reviews made me think this would be a little more difficult than it actually was, but I'm confident now to do other projects.

I used this over an exterior paint because I like the color but this was not oil-based paint. I put on two coats of paint and let that dry a couple of days, then I used this sealer.

I took the stools outside to be sure there was ventilation though this doesn't have a strong smell. It was easy to apply. Very runny and watery (I have the water-based formula), which helped me to apply it easily, but it is drippy so make sure you put something underneath or around to protect other surfaces. I worked rather quickly since the humidity is very low here this time of year. If you don't work somewhat quickly, it begins to dry out a little and becomes a little 'tacky.'

I did two coats -- I let the first coat dry about 3 hours, then I lightly sanded, very lightly, with one of those sanding 'sponges' (they look like sponges but are very light sanders), wiped off the dust residue, and then applied the second coat, which I let dry about 4 hours before I brought my stools back in the house. I don't notice any odor in my house from the stain.

They look beautiful! Satin is just enough that they aren't highly glossed but have a slight sheen. I am very happy with out they turned out. I'd love to try the matte on some rocking chairs I painted last year.

The only thing that irritated me is days after I ordered my quart, the price went down $5--this is how it goes on Amazon, so nothing to do about that, but it still made me irritated. Other than that, I'm happy.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: SatinVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy on, beautiful finish
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
I had a table that was losing all of its finish and was beaten up often by my two young kids. Spilled on, drawn on - I wanted to keep it protected.

I’m handy, but had never done any kind of wood refinishing or anything. I sanded off all of the old finish and used this to seal the top. It was so easy to apply, didn’t leave any brush marks or anything, and has held up well to the spills and stains my kids throw at it.

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Sandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to apply, no bubbles, fast dry time
Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2024
Size: 1 QuartColor: SatinVerified Purchase
Ariom
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2018
Size: 1 QuartColor: FlatVerified Purchase
Elaine Cruickshank
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2017
Size: 1 PintColor: FlatVerified Purchase
Rae
5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but worth it!
Reviewed in Australia on October 31, 2022
Size: 1 PintColor: FlatVerified Purchase
NicoleR
5.0 out of 5 stars THE best topcoat, forgiving, easy to use.
Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2021
Size: 1 QuartColor: FlatVerified Purchase