General Finishes
Gel Topcoat - Solvent Based - Satin - 1/2 Pint
$20.99
General Finishes® Oil-Based Gel Topcoats and Stains are quite possibly the easiest of all finishes to use and achieve a "hand-rubbed" look without all the work. Application is easy with a foam brush or lint free cloth. The heavy bodied gel formulation permits the product to flow out...
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General Finishes® Oil-Based Gel Topcoats and Stains are quite possibly the easiest of all finishes to use and achieve a "hand-rubbed" look without all the work. Application is easy with a foam brush or lint free cloth. The heavy bodied gel formulation permits the product to flow out evenly (no drips or runs) preventing uneven penetration for consistent color control. Combined with no sanding (your choice to sand or not) between coats and a quick “re-coat” time, you’ll be finished sooner with less effort and better results than ever before.
Features:
- This is the stain that has the most "finishing feel" of all General Finishes' products
- Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up
- Heavy-bodied, and so does not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-base stains do
- Can help you get a more even appearance on difficult woods such as aspen or pine
- Easy-to-use stains simply wipe on with a cloth or applied with a foam brush (no spills or splashes)
- Size: 1/2 Pint
- Color: Dries Amber
- Type: Gel topcoat: oil based urethane
- Sheen: Satin (25-35)
- Interior/Exterior Use: Rated for interior use only
- Coats: 3
- Ideal Drying Conditions: 70° F and 50% humidity, out of direct sunlight, with good air movement
- Dry Time - Touch: 8+ hr
- Dry Time - Recoat: 12-24+ hours over raw wood; 72+ hours over existing finish until non-tacky (add more time with subsequent coats)
- Dry Time - Light Use: 7-10 days
- Dry Time - Cure: 30 days
- VOC: <185 g/L
- Coverage: 25-40 sq.ft.
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Reviews
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Great for the final few coats
Definitely avoids drips and runs on vertical surfaces and leaves a beautiful satin finish with minimal sanding between coats. I seal with 2-3 coats of regular poly sanded to even the surface and then use the top coat for my final 2-3 coats.
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It's easy to use and looks great!
I have been using the Minwax stuff from a big box store, but this is a far superior product. Lays really fine and streak free. The satin is more of a flat finish and was just what I was looking for. Try it, you'll really like it although it does take a bit of time to dry. It's worth the wait.
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