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Restored Adirondack Chair Using General Finishes Exterior 450

before and after of adirondac chair using exterior 450
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Check out this before and after shot of an adirondack chair restoration by Furniture Medic using General Finishes Exterior

Can GF's Gel Stain Be Used On Outdoor Furniture?

adirondac chairs sitting on a deck next to a pond
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*How Important is the "Hardness" of a Wood Finish?

Water Based Topcoats Technique Tips

The hardness properties of a wood finish are formulated around the objectives of use. A hard finish is desirable on projects that get heavy wear such as kitchen cabinets or table tops.

But in other situations, such as an outdoor topcoat, a desired property of the finish is elongation, which allows the topcoat to expand and contract through different extremes of temperature.

Which GF Top Coat Should I Use?

Which GF Topcoat Should I Choose
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It depends! Read on, or watch this GF video demonstration: http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4

*Here are the main questions to ask yourself:

*How Do I Spray Water Based Finishes?

Enduro 1K Clear Poly Enduro Conversion Varnish Enduro Pre Cat Laquer Enduro-Var Flat Out Flat High Performance Water Based Top Coat Sanding Sealer Water Based Topcoats Wood Stains (Water Based) Spraying Finishes

Spray Tip Guidelines from General Finishes

*What is the Best Topcoat to Use over Gel Stains?

Gel Stains (Oil Based)

You can use any of our topcoats.

*How Can I Tint or Mix Your Black Glaze to Make a Custom Gray Color?

Glaze Effects Technique Tips

There are three ways:

*How Does Brushable White Enamel Compare to Enduro White Poly?

Brushable White Enamel

General Finishes Enduro Pigmented White Poly and

Can Oil and Water Based Products Be Used Over Each Other?*

Compatibility

Yes! But you must follow ONE simple rule to ensure the best possible finish: the underlying finish must be absolutely dry.

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