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General Finishes Water Based Topcoat Enduro Tintable 2K Clear Polyurethane Enduro Professional Water-Based Tintable 2K Clear Poly general finishes' enduro conversion varnish water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Conversion Varnish General Finishes Water Based Clear Polyurethane Topcoat: Enduro Clear Poly Dead Flat Finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Clear Poly General Finishes enduro pre-cat lacquer water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Pre-Cat Lacquer General Finishes Enduro Water Based Sanding Sealer, Gallon Enduro Professional Water-Based Sanding Sealer General Finishes Satin Water Based Topcoat High Performance, Quart High Performance Water Based Polyurethane Topcoat General Finishes Water Based Topcoat Flat Out Flat, Quart Flat Out Flat Water Based Top Coat General Finishes Satin Arm-R-Seal Oil Based Topcoat, Quart Arm-R-Seal Urethane Wipe-On Topcoat General Finishes Satin Oil Based Gel Topcoat, Quart Gel Topcoat: Oil Based Urethane General Finishes Oil Based Wood Bowl Finish, 1 Quart Oil Based Wood Salad Bowl Finish General Finishes Satin Water Based Topcoat Exterior 450, Gallon Exterior 450 Water-Based Clear Outdoor Topcoat General Finishes Clear Water Based Topcoat Wood Turner's Finish, 1/2 Pint Bottle Water Based Wood Turners Finishes General Finishes Clear Oil Based Seal-a-Cell, Quart Seal-A-Cell Oil Based Sealer General Finishes ar II Water Based Urethane Topcoat Enduro-Var II Water-Based Urethane Topcoat General Finishes Satin Pro Image Floor Water Based Topcoat, Gallon Pro Image Flooring Water-Based Top Coat
Basic Features Basic Features
Product Colors Product Colors
Water White in can (dries clear) Water White in can (dries clear) Water White in can (dries clear) Water White in can (dries clear) Water White in can (dries clear) Water White in can (dries clear) Dries Amber Dries Amber Dries Amber Water White in can (dries clear) Appears slightly pink in the the bottle. Dries to an amber tone. Dries Amber Dries Amber Water White in can (dries clear)
Base Type Base Type
Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Oil Oil Oil Water Hybrid Oil/Water Urethane Oil Water Water
Ambering Ambering
No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No
Sheen Sheen
Flat (10 or less),
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (90+)
Flat (10 or less),
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (80+)
Dead Flat (<5),
Flat (10 or less),
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (80+)
Flat (10 or less),
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (80+)
N/A Dead Flat (<5),
Flat (10 or less),
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (80+)
Very Flat (1-5) Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (80+)
Satin (25-35) Gloss (80+) Flat (10 or less),
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (80+)
Gloss (80+) Gloss (80+) Flat (10 or less),
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60),
Gloss (80+)
Satin (25-35),
Semi-Gloss (50-60)
Interior or Exterior Interior or Exterior
Interior/Exterior Interior/Exterior Interior only Interior only Interior only Interior only Interior only Interior only Interior only Interior only Exterior Interior only Interior only Interior only Interior only
Tintable Tintable
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Type Type
Urethane Urethane/Acrylic Blend Urethane/Acrylic Blend Self-crosslinking Acrylic Acrylic Urethane/Acrylic Blend Self-crosslinking Acrylic Urethane Oil & Urethane Oil & Urethane Urethane/Acrylic Blend Oil-modified Urethane Oil, Urethane & Wax Blend Oil-modified Urethane Urethane
Suggested Use Suggested Use

New or remodeled cabinets, furniture, woodwork, pre-primed steel, fiberglass, and exterior projects. If tinting and applying over a painted surface, be sure to prime and test before completing your entire project.

Pro Tips Pro Tips
Contents Contents
Can Sizes Can Sizes
Gallons, 5 Gallon pails Gallons, 5 Gallon pails Gallons, 5 Gallon pails, 55 Gallon drums Gallons, 5 Gallon pails Quarts, Gallons, 5 Gallon pails, 55 Gallon drums Pints, Quarts, Gallons, 5 Gallon pails Pints, Quarts, Gallons Pints, Quarts, Gallons Half-Pints, Pints, Quarts, Gallons Pints, Quarts Quarts, Gallons, 5 Gallon pails, 55 Gallon drums 8 oz. bottles Pints, Quarts, Gallons Quarts, Gallons, 5 Gallon pails Gallons
Coverage Coverage
450 sq.ft. (41.81 m²) per Gallon 450 sq.ft. (41.81 m²) per Gallon 450 sq.ft. (41.81 m²) per Gallon 450 sq.ft. (41.81 m²) per Gallon 100-125 sq.ft./quart, 400-500 sq.ft./gallon 65-75 sq.ft./pint, 125-150 sq.ft./quart, 500-600 sq.ft./gallon 65-75 sq.ft./pint, 125-150 sq.ft./quart, 500-600 sq.ft./gallon 50-60 sq.ft./pint, 100-125 sq.ft./quart, 400-500 sq.ft./gallon 25-40 sq.ft./half pint, 50-75 sq.ft./pint, 100-150 sq.ft./quart, 400-600 sq.ft./gallon 50-60 sq.ft./pint, 100-120 sq.ft./quart 140-160 sq.ft./quart, 560-640 sq.ft./gallon 38 sq. ft. per 8 oz Bottle 50-60 sq.ft./pint, 100-125 sq.ft./quart, 400-500 sq.ft./gallon 125-150 sq.ft./quart, 500-600 sq.ft./gallon 500-600 sq.ft/gal (46-56 sq meters)
Application Application
Coats Coats
2 - 3 coats 3 coats 3 coats 3 coats 1 - 2 coats 2 - 3 coats 3 coats 3 coats 3 coats 3 coats 2 - 3 coats 3 coats 1 - 2 coats 3 coats 2 coats
Application Method Application Method
Spray Spray Spray Spray Brush, Roll, Spray Brush, Roll, Spray Brush, Roll, Spray Brush, Roll Brush, Roll Brush, Roll, Spray Brush, Roll, Spray Brush, Spray Brush Brush, Roll, Spray Roll, T-Bar, Pad
Brushable Brushable
No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Usable over existing finishes Usable over existing finishes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Sprayable Sprayable
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
Spray Tip Sizes Spray Tip Sizes
HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP- .043-.051 Medium Air Cap HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP 1.0mm-1.2mm HVLP 1.0mm-1.2mm HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm HVLP 1.1mm-1.3mm
Air-Assist Airless Air-Assist Airless
375 PSI pump, 20 PSI assist air, .011”-.013” tip 375 PSI pump, 20 PSI assist air, .011"-.013" tip
Airless Airless
Fine Finish .007” - .011” Fine Finish .007" - .011"
Topcoat Required Topcoat Required
Self-Sealing Yes
Product Product
General Finishes Water Based Topcoat Enduro Tintable 2K Clear Polyurethane Enduro Professional Water-Based Tintable 2K Clear Poly general finishes' enduro conversion varnish water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Conversion Varnish General Finishes Water Based Clear Polyurethane Topcoat: Enduro Clear Poly Dead Flat Finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Clear Poly General Finishes enduro pre-cat lacquer water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Pre-Cat Lacquer General Finishes Enduro Water Based Sanding Sealer, Gallon Enduro Professional Water-Based Sanding Sealer General Finishes Satin Water Based Topcoat High Performance, Quart High Performance Water Based Polyurethane Topcoat General Finishes Water Based Topcoat Flat Out Flat, Quart Flat Out Flat Water Based Top Coat General Finishes Satin Arm-R-Seal Oil Based Topcoat, Quart Arm-R-Seal Urethane Wipe-On Topcoat General Finishes Satin Oil Based Gel Topcoat, Quart Gel Topcoat: Oil Based Urethane General Finishes Oil Based Wood Bowl Finish, 1 Quart Oil Based Wood Salad Bowl Finish General Finishes Satin Water Based Topcoat Exterior 450, Gallon Exterior 450 Water-Based Clear Outdoor Topcoat General Finishes Clear Water Based Topcoat Wood Turner's Finish, 1/2 Pint Bottle Water Based Wood Turners Finishes General Finishes Clear Oil Based Seal-a-Cell, Quart Seal-A-Cell Oil Based Sealer General Finishes ar II Water Based Urethane Topcoat Enduro-Var II Water-Based Urethane Topcoat General Finishes Satin Pro Image Floor Water Based Topcoat, Gallon Pro Image Flooring Water-Based Top Coat
Dry Time Dry Time
Dry Time - Touch Dry Time - Touch
30+ min. 5-10 min. 30+ min. 10+ min. 10+ min. 30+ min. 30+ min. 12+ hr 8+ hr 12+ hr 30+ min. 10-30 min., under 10 min. on lathe 12+ hr 30+ min.
Dry Time - Recoat Dry Time - Recoat
30-45+ min. 1+ hr 1+ hr 1+ hr 1+ hr 2+ hr 2+ hr 12-24+ hr raw wood, 72+ hr existing finish until non-tacky. (Add more time with subsequent coats.) 12-24+ hr raw wood, 72+ hr existing finish until non-tacky. (Add more time with subsequent coats.) 24+ hr 2+ hr 30+ min., 10 min. on lathe 24+ hr 4+ hr 3+ hr
Dry Time - Light Use Dry Time - Light Use
N/A 72 hr 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days 7-10 days Walk in socks after 6 hr, furniture with pads after 3 days, rugs after 10 days
Dry Time - Cure Dry Time - Cure
5 days 7 days 21 days 21 days N/A 21 days 21 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 21 days 21 days 30 days 21 days 10 days
Dry Time - Recoat - Applied Over Oil Based Product Dry Time - Recoat - Applied Over Oil Based Product
72+ hr
Dry Time - Recoat - Applied Over Water Based Product Dry Time - Recoat - Applied Over Water Based Product
Durability Durability
Durability (Highest, High, Medium, Low) Durability (Highest, High, Medium, Low)
Highest High High Medium Medium High Low Highest Highest High High Medium High Medium Highest
Hardness (Koenig #) Hardness (Koenig #)
125 95 100 130 90 59 89 77 49 77 30 140 77 123 86
Wear (Taber #) Wear (Taber #)
35.0 mg loss 20.4 mg loss 35.7 mg loss 94.2 mg loss 90.0 mg loss 34.4 mg loss 50.0 mg loss 57.1 mg loss 82.6 mg loss 57.1 mg loss 95.3 mg loss 60.0 mg loss 57.1 mg loss 95.6 mg loss 29.9 mg loss
Water Water
5 5 5 5 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 3 5 3 5
Chemical Chemical
101 101 98 89 91 93 86 99 102 101 92 80 90 84 85
Technical Data Technical Data
Viscosity Viscosity
Thick Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Thin Thick Thin Medium Thin Thin Thin Thin
Viscosity (cPs) Viscosity (cPs)
1000-1500 350-450 350-450 350-450 350-450 350-450 350-450 100-200 1000-2000 100-200 350-450 100-200 100-200 200-300 150-300
Solids by Weight and Volume Solids by Weight and Volume
Solids by Weight
Flat: 33%
Satin: 30%
Semi-Gloss: 28%
Gloss: 28%

Solids by Volume
Flat: 30%
Satin: 28%
Semi-Gloss: 26.5%
Gloss: 26%
Solids by Weight
Flat: 29%
Satin: 28%
Semi-Gloss: 28%
Gloss: 28%

Solids by Volume
Flat: 27%
Satin: 26%
Semi-Gloss: 27%
Gloss: 27%
Solids by Weight
Dead Flat: 33%
Flat: 33%
Satin: 29%
Semi-Gloss: 28%
Gloss: 29%

Solids by Volume
Dead Flat 35%
Flat: 30%
Satin: 26%
Semi-Gloss: 25%
Gloss: 26%
Solids by Weight
Flat: 26%
Satin: 24%
Semi-Gloss: 24%
Gloss: 24%

Solids by Volume
Flat: 24%
Satin: 23%
Semi-Gloss: 23%
Gloss: 23%
Solids by Weight
Dead Flat: 34%
Flat: 29%
Satin: 26%
Semi-Gloss: 26%
Gloss: 26%

Solids by Volume
Dead Flat: 36%
Flat: 27%
Satin: 24%
Semi-Gloss: 24%
Gloss: 24%
Solids by Weight
Flat: 32%
Satin: 30%
Semi-Gloss: 30%
Gloss: 30%

Solids by Volume
Flat: 31%
Satin: 29%
Semi-Gloss: 29%
Gloss: 29%
Solids by Weight
Flat: 28%
Satin: 30%
Semi-Gloss: 29%
Gloss: 29%

Solids by Volume
Flat: 27%
Satin: 29%
Semi-Gloss: 28%
Gloss: 28%
Solids by Weight
Satin: 34%
Semi-Gloss: 33%

Solids by Volume
Satin: 30%
Semi-Gloss: 30%
Weight Solids Weight Solids
29% 30% 24% 32% 34% 32% 20% 33%
VOC VOC
US VOC
Flat: 197 g/L
Satin: 197 g/L
Semi-Gloss: 197 g/L
Gloss: 197 g/L
US VOC
Dead Flat: 225 g/L
Flat: 227 g/L
Satin: 230 g/L
Semi-Gloss: 210 g/L
Gloss: 233 g/L
US VOC
Flat: 266.935 g/L
Satin: 270.008 g/L
Semi-Gloss: 270.488 g/L
Gloss: 270.937 g/L
US VOC
122 g/L
US VOC
Dead Flat: <225 g/L
Flat: <170 g/L
Satin: <172 g/L
Semi-Gloss: <173 g/L
Gloss: <250 g/L
US VOC
<210.143 g/L
US VOC
Satin: 576.788 g/L
Semi-Gloss: 576.231 g/L
Gloss: 531.138 g/L
US VOC
<565.023 g/L
US VOC
<575.051 g/L
US VOC
Flat: <120.683 g/L
Satin: <121.991 g/L
Semi-Gloss: <123.009 g/L
Gloss: <114.394 g/L
US VOC
235 g/L
US VOC
<564.553 g/L
US VOC
All sheens <250 g/L
General Finishes Water Based Topcoat Enduro Tintable 2K Clear Polyurethane Enduro Professional Water-Based Tintable 2K Clear Poly general finishes' enduro conversion varnish water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Conversion Varnish General Finishes Water Based Clear Polyurethane Topcoat: Enduro Clear Poly Dead Flat Finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Clear Poly General Finishes enduro pre-cat lacquer water based finish Enduro Professional Water-Based Pre-Cat Lacquer General Finishes Enduro Water Based Sanding Sealer, Gallon Enduro Professional Water-Based Sanding Sealer General Finishes Satin Water Based Topcoat High Performance, Quart High Performance Water Based Polyurethane Topcoat General Finishes Water Based Topcoat Flat Out Flat, Quart Flat Out Flat Water Based Top Coat General Finishes Satin Arm-R-Seal Oil Based Topcoat, Quart Arm-R-Seal Urethane Wipe-On Topcoat General Finishes Satin Oil Based Gel Topcoat, Quart Gel Topcoat: Oil Based Urethane General Finishes Oil Based Wood Bowl Finish, 1 Quart Oil Based Wood Salad Bowl Finish General Finishes Satin Water Based Topcoat Exterior 450, Gallon Exterior 450 Water-Based Clear Outdoor Topcoat General Finishes Clear Water Based Topcoat Wood Turner's Finish, 1/2 Pint Bottle Water Based Wood Turners Finishes General Finishes Clear Oil Based Seal-a-Cell, Quart Seal-A-Cell Oil Based Sealer General Finishes ar II Water Based Urethane Topcoat Enduro-Var II Water-Based Urethane Topcoat General Finishes Satin Pro Image Floor Water Based Topcoat, Gallon Pro Image Flooring Water-Based Top Coat
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