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General Finishes Industrial Water Based Wood Coatings For Professionals
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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.

In 2006 the purchase of Compliant Spray Systems, the Enduro topcoat products and AccuSpray 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 Enduro information, click here.

Industrial 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.

Amber Light Brown Cinnamon Medium Brown
Dark Brown Merlot Ebony Empire Red
 
Vintage Cherry Orange Yellow  
Industrial Exterior 450 NEW

Designed for exterior wood applications, EXTERIOR 450 varnish provides your wood with a tough, protective finish that will withstand the rigors of the sun, rain, and wind. Ideal for outdoor furniture, doors, and case goods, 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 (PDF)

Industrial Stains
Enduro GF Industrial 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 Industrial Stains MSDS (PDF)
Enduro Industrial Stains Data 3-2008 (PDF)
Enduro Clear Acrylic Topcoat
GF 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
GF 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
GF Enduro 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. 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
GF 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
GF 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 White Undercoat
GF Enduro White Undercoat is very much like our Sanding Sealer with the addition of white 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 Pigmented Acrylic
GF 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
GF 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)

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)

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 PaintsGlaze 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)

Additives

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

GF 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.

GF Enduro Cross Linker MSDS (PDF)

Amber Tint is a dye that tints topcoats with an amber hue.

 



 

 


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