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Enduro Accelerator For Water Based Finishes

General Finishes Water Based Enduro Accelerator, 16 oz Bottle

Accelerator is an additive that decreases dry time of General Finishes water-based products, which is helpful in humid conditions where dry time is normally extended. Available in gallons and 16 ounce sizes.

Enduro Water Based Extender

General Finishes Water Based Enduro Extender, 16 oz Bottle

Extender is a wetting additive used to improve flow and leveling and slow the drying time of any water-based stain, topcoat or glaze, which is helpful in hot, dry conditions.

*What Is the Best Way to Store Water Based Finishes?

Chalk Style Paint Enduro 1K Clear Poly Enduro 1K White Poly Milk Paint Water Based Topcoats Storing Finishes

LIFE OF PRODUCT

Water-based products do not last forever, even when unopened. General Finishes products are best used within 1 year of the manufacture date listed on the bottom of the can. The life of the product may be extended to 2-3 years with proper care and storage.

Refinishing Furniture in the Winter. How Cold is Too Cold?

desk and chair refinished during the winter

Post Date

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 12:00

ANSWER:

Refinishing furniture in a space that is below or above the 65*-75* F range can lead to problems, and a space below 55* F is definitely too cold. One issue caused by cold temperatures is the development of dimples in the finish called "Orange Peel".

*What Is the Best Temperature to Apply Wood Finishes?

Preparation and Sanding Dry Times for Finishes Applied Over an Existing Finished Surface Dry Times for Finishes Applied Over Raw Wood

Ideal Conditions are 70 degrees F and 50% humidity. Refinishing furniture in a space that is below or above the 65-75 degrees F range can lead to problems, and a space below 55 degrees F is definitely too cold.

WATER-BASED TOPCOATS

One issue caused by cold temperatures with water-based topcoats is the development of dimples in the finish called Orange Peel.

Brush & Gun Cleaner

General Finishes Water Based Brush and Gun Cleaner, Gallon

Keep your spray gun operating at peak performance with General Finishes Brush & Gun Cleaner.

What Should I Clean My Spray Gun With?

Spraying Finishes

The material used to clean your spray gun depends on the type and brand of finish used.

Enduro Professional Water-Based White Undercoat

General Finishes Water Based White Primer Enduro White Undercoat, Gallon

General Finishes Professional Enduro White Undercoat is similar to General Finishes Sanding Sealer with the addition of white colorant to provide a primer undercoat for white/off-white wood finishes.

Can I thin General Finishes EF Water Based Stains?

Wood Stains (Water Based)

Thin GF water based stains with distilled water if desired. Start with 5%, adding up to 10% by volume.
Increase open time, if needed with up to 5% General Finishes Extender if allowed by local regulations. GF Extender will improve flow and leveling and increase open time, which is helpful in dry climates.

Which General Finishes Coatings are suitable for OEM applications?

General Finishes Enduro Professional OEM Coatings

Enduro Tintable 2K Clear Poly Enduro Tintable 2K White Poly

General Finishes industrial/professional Enduro Water-based Tintable 2K coatings are ideally qualified for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) production, which requires functional properties that are essential to the performance and durability of industrial, transportation, and durable consumer products. In addition to our line of stock Enduro finishes, General Finishes can custom-make coatings for your specific OEM objectives.