General Finishes
Extender for Water Based Finishes - 8 oz
$17.99
Extender can be added to any General Finishes® water based product. As the name implies, it can be used to slow the drying process thus adding to the working time of General Finishes Glazes, Milk Paints or any of their water based topcoats. Secondly, it reduces the viscosity or thins...
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Extender can be added to any General Finishes® water based product. As the name implies, it can be used to slow the drying process thus adding to the working time of General Finishes Glazes, Milk Paints or any of their water based topcoats. Secondly, it reduces the viscosity or thins the product permitting different decorating or application techniques.
Features:
- Can be added to any General Finishes water based product
- Used to slow the drying process
- Adds to working time
- Reduces the viscosity or thins the product
- Size: Pint
- Color: Clear
- Type: Performance/additive
- Base Type: Water
- Interior/Exterior Use: Interior or exterior use
- Clean Up: Soap and water
- VOC: <1025 g/L
- Recommended Use: Use with any General Finishes water based products
- Application Method: Add up to 15% to water based products
- Mixing Instructions: Thin General Finishes products with 5% Extender by volume (about 1.5 ounces per quart). Stir thoroughly after mixing. If desired, more Extender can be added. It is not recommended to exceed 15% Extender by volume (about 5 ounces per quart).
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