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Can Oil and Water Based Products Be Used Over Each Other?*

Compatibility

Yes! But you must follow ONE simple rule to ensure the best possible finish: the underlying finish must be absolutely dry.

*How Do I Spray Water Based Finishes?

Enduro 1K Clear Poly Enduro Conversion Varnish Enduro Pre Cat Laquer Enduro-Var Flat Out Flat High Performance Water Based Top Coat Sanding Sealer Water Based Topcoats Wood Stains (Water Based) Spraying Finishes

Which Topcoat Should I Choose?

Arm-R-Seal Enduro Tintable 2K Clear Poly Enduro 1K Clear Poly Enduro 1K White Poly Enduro-Var Exterior Stains & Topcoats High Performance Water Based Top Coat Water Based Topcoats Compatibility

General Finishes offers a complete coatings system with a finish for every objective.

*Does Milk Paint Need To Be Sealed with a Topcoat or Wax?

Milk Paint

No, General Finishes Milk Paint is premium paint developed for commercial applications and is durable enough to stand up to most wear without top coat.

If increased sheen or maximum durability for high-use areas (cabinets, table tops) is required, GF recommends applying 2-3 coats of GF's High Performance or Enduro professional topcoats.

My Douglas Fir table has a slight pinkish cast. How can I tone down the pink and still maintain a light stain color?

Color correction (toning)

First, test your surface to get a sense for the color present in the wood. To do this, wipe the surface down with mineral spirits (if you are expecting to use an oil finish) or plain water (if you are expecting to use a water based finish). See the following GF video demonstration for a better understanding of this process.

Next, apply product. Here are two recipes for a lightly stained look:

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