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Yes, you can. The resin systems for General Finishes Exterior 450 Topcoat and Milk Paint are the same.

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Exterior 450 Topcoat a clear-drying low VOC finish suitable for vertical exterior surfaces, such as fences, patio furniture, garage doors and entrance doors. It is not recommended as a deck finish.

We recommend waiting 5-6 days to let the finish cure a bit before putting outdoors. The finish will continue to harden for approximately 20-21 days.

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GF's Exterior 450 Stains are low VOC premium quality, exterior pigmented water-based wood stains designed for outdoor projects with vertical surfaces such as garage doors, entrance doors and furniture. Can be applied to wood, MDF, and fiberglass.

To mark our first snow of the season last week here in Wisconsin, we're showing off this cool project by Thomas Parker of Parker Custom Woodworking. He bought an old, broken sleigh and brought it back to life for this impending winter season!

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

Do not use General Finishes Gel Stain or any oil based finish outside where this direct exposure to water. If your furniture will be resting under a cover and not exposed to direct water, you may have a successful result. We recommend our Milk Paint or Exterior 450 products instead.

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It would depend on whether you plan to use the furniture outside or under the protection of a roof. Theoretically, both water and oil-based products could be used.

For example, you could "antique" wicker with thinned Gel Stain to pop up the color depth on an aging piece of natural wicker. However, Gel Stain is not exterior-rated and is very thick, making it cumbersome to apply and wipe off on a highly textured surface such as wicker.

Find out what goes into a new exterior wood finishing product and how it differs from interior wood finishing products, along with some facts about finishing your outdoor wood projects.

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