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General Finishes Professional Water Based Wood Coatings
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Dye Stains l Dye Stain Reducer Base l Exterior 450 l Wood Stains l Acrylic Topcoat l Poly Topcoat l Wood Stain Clear Base l Sanding Sealer l Pre Cat Urethane l Pre Cat Sanding Sealer l Black & White Undercoat l Pigmented Acrylic l Classic Paint  White Base l  Classic Paint Clear Base l  Milk Paints l Glaze Effects l  Danish Oil l  Extender l Cross Linker l  Accelerator

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For twenty years General Finishes has been a recognized pioneer of the development of waterborne stains and finishes. Our topcoats have won three prestigious national competitions against numerous major manufacturers (see Fine Woodworking Magazine issues Dec/1996, Nov/1998, and Dec/2006). Our new stain technology has been the catalyst in our growth. Although by size not in the category of a major manufacturer, you will find our customer service and high quality products will provide major benefits to your business.

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In 2006 the purchase of Compliant Spray Systems, the Enduro topcoat products line further strengthened our position. All Enduro products listed below are available in one gallon cans, five gallon pails and 55 gallon drums. They are designed for spray applications and do not require thinning. Stir well and strain before using.

For a PDF version of General Finishes Professional Water Based Finishes Brochure, click here.

Enduro Professional Dye Stain NEW

Unique, water based, ultra penetrating stains designed to work like solvent-based stains. The deep rich tones enhance the wood grain and produce vibrant colors especially on woods like cherry, walnut and maple. Dye stains can also be used as a toner when mixed with GF water based topcoats.

Enduro Dye Stain MSDS
Enduro Dye Stain Data

Amber Light Brown Cinnamon Medium Brown Dark Brown Merlot
Ebony Empire Red Vintage Cherry Orange Yellow Green
         
Blue          

Enduro Dye Stain Reducer Base

The base for our dye stain colors, Enduro Dye Stain Reducer may be used in conjunction with our Color Studio stain matching system to economically reproduce our entire Enduro Dye Stain palette plus virtually any other color you want to create. Enduro Dye stains are designed as spray no-wipe stains that provide vibrant colors.

Professional Exterior 450 NEW

Designed for exterior wood applications, EXTERIOR 450 varnish provides your wood with a tough, protective exterior wood finish that will withstand the rigors of the sun, rain, and wind. Ideal exterior furniture finish, exterior door finish or exterior deck finish, EXTERIOR 450 is fortified with UV absorbers to help minimize fading and maximize performance. Its built-in mildewcide retards mold and mildew growth.

Exterior 450 is tough and flexible, and will resist the expansion and contraction of the wood through hot summers and cold winters that typically causes cracking and peeling. Available in Satin and Semi-Gloss, it flows well and dries rapidly to a clear finish.

Exterior 450 MSDS (PDF)
Exterior 450 Data (PDF)
Exterior 450 Performance Data

Enduro Professional Wood Stains
Enduro Professional Stains are formulated with a proprietary blend of pigments and dyes to provide rich colors. Designed for production use, they are liquid versions of the General Finishes’ consumer semi-gel water based wood stains. They may be sprayed or hand wiped. Custom colors available upon request.
Recommended Accuspray HVLP atomizing sets: .043 -.051 tip and nozzle, No. 9 air cap.
Enduro Professional Stains MSDS (PDF)
Enduro Professional Stains Data 3-2008 (PDF)
Water based Wood Stains are stocked in the following colors: Whitewash, Natural (clear finish), Country Pine, Golden Oak, Antique Oak, Pecan, Shaker Maple, Early American, Antique Cherry, Black Cherry, Rosewood, Cranberry Red, Walnut, Brown Mahogany, Espresso and Black.  The digitized colors shown are for reference purposes only. Always test stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify desired color.
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Enduro Wood Stain Clear Base

The base for our industrial stains, Enduro Wood Stain Base may be used in conjunction with our Color Studio stain matching system to economically reproduce our entire Enduro Stain palette plus virtually any other color you want to create. Enduro Industrial stains are designed as spray-on wiping stains that provide a uniform, warm look while minimizing blotchiness.

Enduro Clear Acrylic Topcoat
Enduro Clear Acrylic is our workhorse commercial topcoat and produces the clearest film of all our topcoats. With high solids content, it builds quickly. For everyday production work, Clear Acrylic is our choice because of its combination of performance and value pricing. Sheens: Flat-10, Satin-35, Semi Gloss-50 and Gloss-90.
Recommended Accuspray HVLP atomizing sets: .043 -.051 tip and nozzle, No. 9 -10 air cap.
Enduro Clear Acrylic Topcoat MSDS (PDF)

Enduro Clear Acrylic Data Sheet (PDF)

Enduro Clear Poly Topcoat
Enduro Poly Topcoat is Clear Acrylic Topcoat with a healthy dose of polyurethane added. Clear Poly can be used on any project where more solids (31%) and durability are desired. Sheens: Flat-10, Satin-35, Semi Gloss-50 and Gloss-90.
Recommended Accuspray HVLP atomizing sets: .043 -.051 tip and nozzle, No. 9 -10 air cap.

Enduro Crosslinker can be added to improve performance.
Enduro Clear Poly Topcoat MSDS (PDF)
Enduro Clear Poly Data Sheet (PDF)

Enduro Sanding Sealer
Enduro Sanding Sealer is a clear undercoat that forms an easily sandable foundation for any Enduro water based top coats. The high solids content builds a fast film. Dries tack free in 10-20 minutes.
Recommended Accuspray HVLP atomizing sets: .043 -.051 tip and nozzle, No. 9 -10 air cap. Note: only Pre-Cat Sealer can be used under Pre-Cat Urethane

Enduro Sanding Sealer MSDS (PDF)

Enduro Sanding Sealer Data  (PDF)

Enduro Pre-Cat Urethane
Enduro Pre-Cat Urethane utilizes the latest resin and cross linking technology to provide maximum toughness, durability and water resistance. It is comparable to any conversion varnish or pre-catalyzed product. Sheens: Satin-35, Semi Gloss-50 and Gloss-90.
Recommended Accuspray HVLP atomizing sets: .043 -.051 tip and nozzle, No. 9 -10 air cap. Sheens: Flat-10, Satin-35, Semi-gloss 50 & Gloss 90. Enduro Crosslinker can be added to improve performance.
Enduro Pre-Cat Urethane MSDS (PDF)

Enduro Pre-Cat Urethane Data (PDF)

Enduro Pre-Cat Sanding Sealer
Enduro Pre-Cat Sanding Sealer is a clear undercoat that forms an easily sandable foundation for any GF Enduro water based top coats. The high solids content builds a fast film. The stearates make the sanding process smooth and easy, drying tack free in 10-20 minutes.
Recommended Accuspray HVLP atomizing sets: .043 -.051 tip and nozzle, No. 9 -10 air cap. Note: only Pre-Cat Sealer can be used under Pre-Cat Urethane

Enduro Pre Cat Sanding Sealer MSDS (PDF)

Enduro Pre-Cat Sanding Sealer Data  (PDF)

Enduro Black and White Undercoat
Enduro Black and White Undercoats are very much like our Sanding Sealer with the addition of white or black colorant to provide primer undercoat for white/off-white finishes. High solids facilitate a fast film build. It dries tack free in 10-20 minutes.
Recommended Accuspray HVLP atomizing sets: .072 tip and nozzle, No. 10 air cap.

Enduro White Undercoat MSDS (PDF)

Enduro Black Undercoat (MSDS (PDF)

Enduro Pigmented Acrylic

Enduro Pigmented Acrylic is a high solids pigmented finish. It is ideal for cabinets and millwork. Stocked in Black and White, custom colors are available upon request. White and Clear can be used as tint bases to achieve endless colors. Can be used with General Finishes Glaze Effects. Recommended Accuspray HVLP atomizing sets: .043, .051 or .072 tip and nozzle, No. 10 air cap.

Sheen: Satin, Semi Gloss

Enduro Pigmented Acrylic Data (PDF)
Enduro Pigmented Acrylic MSDS (PDF)

Enduro Pigmented Acrylic

Enduro Pigmented Acrylic is a high solids pigmented finish. It is ideal for cabinets and millwork. Stocked in Black and White, custom colors are available upon request. White and Clear can be used as tint bases to achieve endless colors. Can be used with General Finishes Glaze Effects. Recommended Accuspray HVLP atomizing sets: .043, .051 or .072 tip and nozzle, No. 10 air cap.

Sheen: Satin, Semi Gloss

Enduro Pigmented Acrylic Data (PDF)
Enduro Pigmented Acrylic MSDS (PDF)

Classic Paint White Base

We can match from any paint deck - just call 800-783-6050.

Classic Paint Clear Base

GF Milk Paints
GF Milk Paints are acrylic based liquid paints available in over twenty popular colors. They utilize new interior/exterior furniture-grade technology and are formulated for both indoor and outdoor projects. Designed for painting wood surfaces, Milk Paint levels well and pulls down flat for a smooth surface that can be glazed or top coated for added durability. May be sprayed or brushed.
Recommended Accuspray HVLP atomizing sets: .072 tip and nozzle, No. 10 air cap.
Sheen: Satin

GF Milk Paint MSDS (PDF)
GF Milk Paint Data  (PDF)

Milk Paints are available in the following stock colors: Snow White, Antique White, Linen, Millstone, Outback Brown, Little Pink, Buttermilk Yellow, Somerset Gold, Sage Green, Bayberry Green, Basil, Cypress Green, Red Pepper, Autumn Haze, Brick Red, Tuscan Red, Baby Blue, Federal Blue, Coastal Blue and Lamp Black. The digitized colors shown are for reference purposes only. Always test stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify desired color.

GF Glaze Effects
Glaze Effects are translucent water based colors used to create beautiful decorative finishes such as distressing, marble, shabby chic, burnishing, color washing, rag rolling and wood graining. Use over Water Based Wood Stains, and Milk Paints. Glaze Effects can be inter-mixed or layered to create custom colors. They may also be layered over one another to create deeper, richer looks.
Recommended Accuspray HVLP atomizing sets: .051 tip and nozzle, No. 9-10 air cap.

Available in Pints, Quarts and Gallons
GF Glaze Effects MSDS (PDF) 
GF Glaze Effects Data (PDF)

GF Danish Oil

Danish Oil's unique blend of linseed oil and gilsonite colorant penetrates and colors wood unlike pigmented stains. Gilsonite is a mined ore, which comes only in a black walnut color. It is different from pigments, which come from earth clays. Danish oil's best use is on oak where the walnut colors are carried deep into the grain and produce a look that pigments cannot match. The linseed oil in Danish oil dries to a durable finish and can be used as a one-can finish; more coats help build durability. However, for maximum protection Danish Oil can be top coated with Arm-R-Seal Topcoat Danish Oil is available in Gallons, 5 Gallons and 55 Gallons in: Natural, Light Walnut, and Dark Walnut,

GF Danish Oil MSDS (PDF)
GF Danish Oil Data (PDF)

The digitized colors shown are for reference purposes only. Please  test your stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify your color choice.

Natural Light Walnut Dark Walnut

Additives

Extender is a wetting additive used to extend the open time of any water based stain or topcoat.

Extender MSDS (PDF) 

Crosslinker is a catalyst that causes molecules in topcoats to crosslink forming a harder film with increased water and chemical resistance.  It may be use with any of our top coats.

Enduro Cross Linker MSDS (PDF)

Accelerator



 

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