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What is the difference between General Finishes Outdoor Oil and Exterior 450 Outdoor Water-based Topcoat?

General Finishes Exterior 450 Topcoat & Outdoor Oil

Exterior Finishes Exterior Stains & Topcoats

When comparing General Finishes Outdoor Oil and Exterior 450 outdoor water-based topcoat , there are several key differences to consider:

Application and Protection

Outdoor Oil:

What is different about an exterior finish vs an interior finish?

Exterior Finishes

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.

Exterior 450 Water-Based Clear Outdoor Topcoat

General Finishes Satin Water Based Topcoat Exterior 450, Gallon

Exterior 450 Topcoat is a tintable 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.

Exterior 450 Water-Based Wood Stain

General Finishes Water Based Exterior Wood Stain Exterior 450

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.

Exterior 450 Water-Based White Topcoat

General Finishes Exterior 450 White Water Based Topcoat Topcoat

General Finishes NEW Exterior 450 White is a water-based exterior-rated pigmented coating for use on vertical surfaces such as outdoor kitchens, entry doors, garage doors, and windows.

Why Should I Switch to Water Based Finishes from Solvent or Oil Finishes?

General Finishes as Seen in Green Building and Design

As seen in Green Building and Design Magazine.

BY HAILEY HINTON, GREEN BUILDING AND DESIGN MAGAZINE

Water-based coatings are the future of finishing. You may not be using them today, but you will be in the next five years.

*What Wood Finish Would Be Best to Use On an Existing Wicker Finish?

Technique Tips

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.

Are Water-Based Stains Any Good?

Water-Based Wood Stains from General Finishes

Now more than ever, water-based stains offer a viable alternative to oil-based and other solvent-based stains.

Water-based stains penetrate deeper into wood than oil-based stains, resulting in deep, rich colors in only one coat. Manufacturers, professionals, and DIY users moving away from solvent-based products to water-based systems find immediate advantages...

*Can I Mix GF Milk Paint into Exterior 450 Topcoat To Tint The Final Coat?

Exterior Stains & Topcoats Milk Paint

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

Watch Exterior 450 Topcoat product overview video here

Wood Oil for Maintenance of Exterior Projects

General Finishes Oil Based Wood Oil Finish Clear can

General Finishes Outdoor Oil is an exterior-rated penetrating oil that is a wood maintenance preservative. It contains UV prohibitors, heat stabilizers & mildew prohibitors. Use Outdoor Oil for all exterior outdoor wood projects, particularly wood furniture.