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Does Gel Stain Need a Top Coat?

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Yes. All stains need a top coat. Think of stain as the color and top coat as the sealer and protectant. Discover the best topcoat for your gel stain.

Flat Out Flat Water Based Top Coat

General Finishes Water Based Topcoat Flat Out Flat, Quart

Flat Out Flat is a self-crosslinking water-based topcoat that mimics the lustrous look and feel of wax. The increased matting agents used to create "flat look" cause this wood finish to have less clarity, show fingerprints more and provide slightly less durability than High Performance.

Which GF Top Coat Should I Use?

Which GF Topcoat Should I Choose
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ANSWER:

It depends! Read on, or watch this GF video demonstration: http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4

*Here are the main questions to ask yourself:

Do Glaze Effects Require a Top Coat?

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ANSWER: Yes!

Do I need to use a top coat or wax with General Finishes Milk Paint?

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The answer is no, General Finishes Milk Paint does not require sealing, especially for lower use pieces such as a coffee table.

"Water Based Coatings" by Michael Dresdner

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General Finishes is proud and honored to be featured in the August 2015 issue of Woodworker's Journal.  Michael Dresdner, a nationally known finishing expert, highlights the advantagous of GF water based products in his article (below) tit

Pretty as a Picture

Pretty as a Picture
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Diane from The Paint Factory took a vintage photo of downtown Portland Oregon and transfered the image to this table top.

Picnic Basket Stained with General Finishes Water Based Wood Stain and Poly Urethane

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It's Woodworking Wednesday!

Gorgeous Grandfather Clock redone with General Finishes Water Based Stain

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Jaret Cameron of Ancom Custom Cabinets, www.ancomcabinets.com, was a first time user of our water based stains.

Does GF Milk Paint Have to be Sealed?

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