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*How is a Flooring Topcoat Different than a Furniture or Cabinet Finish?

Three features differentiate flooring topcoats

General Finishes flooring topcoat, Pro Image, is fortified with significantly more urethane to increase durability.
The slip rate of flooring topcoats is higher to improve floor safety and reduce the likelihood of slipping; approximately a 5.7 rating. For example, someone in socks is less likely to slip on a flooring finish, or a basketball player is less likely to slip on a good professional floor finish.

What is a slip coat when applying a wood finish?

A slip coat provides a very temporary barrier to apply stain over raw wood with less drag.

For example, we like to use a slip coat of mineral spirits when applying General Finishes oil-based Gel Stain to a raw wood surface to allow the stain to slice across the surface more easily. Or a slip coat of General Finishes Water-based Extender when applying our water-based wood stain.

Should I use a coat of Gel Topcoat on raw wood to achieve an more even color before staining?

Gel Stains (Oil Based) Technique Tips

While Gel Stain can be applied over an existing finish, it was originally engineered for raw wood surfaces. We prefer applying the Gel Stain over a slip coat of mineral spirits instead of topcoat as shown in this video, "How to Apply Gel Stain to Raw Wood"

Enduro Professional Water-Based White Poly

General Finishes Water Based Pigmented Topcoat Enduro White Poly, Gallon, Satin

Enduro White Poly is a professional high-solids, tintable, pigmented water-based wood finish engineered for cabinets and millwork. White Poly is a PFAS-free coating. Use over Enduro White Undercoat or Enduro Stain Blocker is recommended.

Enduro Professional Water-Based Clear Poly

General Finishes Water Based Clear Polyurethane Topcoat: Enduro Clear Poly Dead Flat Finish

A favorite of professional/industrial finishers and OEM manufacturing facilities, Enduro Clear 1K Poly is a premium non-yellowing water-based self-crosslinking polyurethane-fortified topcoat that delivers a clear, tough, durable, and abrasion-resistant finish.

Enduro Professional Water-Based Conversion Varnish

general finishes' enduro conversion varnish water based finish

Water-based Conversion Varnish is a clear drying, two-component, post-catalyzed urethane topcoat for professional, industrial and OEM use when high durability is needed.

Is General Finishes Milk Paint Different From Their Professional Paint Line?

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Mon, 02/16/2015 - 12:00

Milk Paint is both a professional and retail product. It is extremely durable and was originally created for commercial use, but is now sold under our retail label because it can be applied by spray and ALSO by brush or roller, handy for DIY consumers. We packa

Enduro Professional Water-Based Black Poly

General Finishes enduro water based polyurethane cabinet finish black semi-gloss

Enduro Black Pigmented Poly is a professional spray only, high-solids, pigmented water-based coating ideal for cabinets and millwork. Stocked in Black and White, custom colors are available for wholesale customers upon request. White can be used as tint base to achieve endless colors.

Enduro Professional Water-Based Tintable 2K Clear Poly

General Finishes Water Based Topcoat Enduro Tintable 2K Clear Polyurethane

For today's professional, industrial and OEM users, water-based Tintable 2K Clear Polyurethane is formulated to stop your biggest frustrations and provide ultimate durability for interior/exterior use.

Enduro Professional Water-Based RTM Stains

General Finishes Stain Color Matching System: Enduro RTM Stain

General Finishes RTM (Ready To Match) Stain System for professional finishers, industrial users, and OEM manufacturing facilities makes color-matching the easiest process on the market.