{"product_id":"high-performance-flat-pint","title":"High Performance Flat - Pint","description":"\u003c!-- GF_DROPSHIP_CASE_RULE_START --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #c7b79d;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px 0;background:#faf7f1;border-radius:6px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Finishes Drop-Ship Case Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders containing pint products must total a full case of 10. \u003cstrong\u003eYou may mix and match eligible General Finishes products and colors in the same size\u003c\/strong\u003e to reach 10 units. Additional quantities should be ordered in full-case increments.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- GF_DROPSHIP_CASE_RULE_END --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eWinner of \u003cem\u003eFine Woodworking\u003c\/em\u003e's \"Best Overall Choice Award,\" High Performance Topcoat was voted as the hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane topcoat. It is so versatile, it can be brushed or sprayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"accordion-toggler\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"js-toggler on\" href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/wood-finishes-retail\/water-based-topcoats-and-sanding-sealer\/high-performance-polyurethane-water#\" data-target=\"in-co-96\"\u003eHow To Apply General Finishes High Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"in-co-96\" class=\"accordion-content on\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eCAUTION: Do NOT use \u003cem\u003eGF High Performance \u003c\/em\u003eor any other clear coat, over white or light paints such as \u003cem\u003eGF Milk Paint,\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eGF White Poly\u003c\/em\u003e as it may cause yellowing. Any clear coat can become reactive over wood substrates or existing finishes \u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003ecausing tannin, stain or dye bleed-through\u003c\/span\u003e. All of GF's White Paints, brushable or spray versions, do NOT require a topcoat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eGeneral Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat Application Steps for Raw Wood \u0026amp; Sealed Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eWatch the High Performance Product Overview Video \u003ca title=\"High Performance Product Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/videos\/high-performance-product-overview-0\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"media\" data-entity-uuid=\"042e2343-23ad-4c78-b660-62049f80c4dd\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e (2:07)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eWork in a well-ventilated area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eStir thoroughly to reincorporate solids that have settled to the bottom of the can before and throughout the application process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eTest for adhesion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eThin as desired with distilled water; start with 5%, adding up to 10% by volume. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eIncrease open time, if needed, with 10-15% \u003ca title=\"Extender\" href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/wood-finishes-professional\/wood-finishing-additives-miscellaneous\/extender\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"ebbb3a87-a7bb-4e13-be3c-7b3213f69bea\"\u003eGeneral Finishes Extender\u003c\/a\u003e if allowed by local regulations. GF Extender will improve flow and leveling and increase open time, which is helpful in dry climates. California Residents: Adding more than 2% of \u003cem\u003eGF Extender\u003c\/em\u003e will make the product\u003cdel\u003es\u003c\/del\u003e non-compliant per SCAQMD Regulations. GF assumes no liability for the improper use of these products.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eApply 2-3 coats of High Performance. More coats will not improve durability.If a faster build is desired over raw wood, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/node\/1806\/\"\u003eGeneral Finishes Sanding Sealer\u003c\/a\u003e for the first coat, followed by 2 coats of High Performance Topcoat.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHand application\u003c\/span\u003e: Apply a liberal amount of product using a synthetic bristle brush, foam brush, pad applicator, staining pad or roller such as Whizz or AllPro Velour brand. Avoid pressure and excessive back brushing. Brush along the wood grain using smooth, even strokes with light lap marks. Let lap marks dry - they WILL tighten down.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpray application:\u003c\/span\u003e Before spraying, strain topcoat through a fine-mesh filter. Spray wet films at 3-5-mil thickness. HVLP: 1.1mm-1.3mm spray tip, medium air cap. Verify tip sizes with your equipment supplier. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/media\/1098\" data-entity-substitution=\"media\" data-entity-type=\"media\" data-entity-uuid=\"54109d67-1336-4a9c-b1ed-f8762e5f0989\"\u003eSee our general guide for spray tip sizes\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep your gun at a 90° angle, 6-8\" from the surface. On large, flat areas, use wet, even patterns 6-8\" wide. For narrow surfaces, reduce the fan pattern to 2-3\" wide to reduce overspray. Overlap each pass 25% to conceal lines. Wear a full filter respirator (NIOSH\/MSHA-approved) and work in a ventilated space. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/node\/1967\/\"\u003eRead here for more information on spraying techniques\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFace frames and drawers on cabinets\u003c\/span\u003e: High Performance can be successfully applied by hand to cabinet face frames or edges with a brush, pad or small, cabinet-specific roller such as Whizz or AllPro Velour brand.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eFinish sand between coats with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad to improve smoothness and adhesion. Do not use steel wool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eRemove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eTips to prevent streaking during hand-application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eSee our video: How to Prevent Streaking with Water Based Topcoat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eUse a semi-gloss or gloss sheen with little to no flatting agents. The more flatting agents, the more likely a topcoat will streak when applied. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eTo avoid streaking with the flatter sheens, apply a liberal amount of product and avoid using pressure and back-brushing. Wipe along the wood grain using smooth, even strokes. For large surfaces, apply topcoat with a large applicator, such as a paint pad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eRemove any streaks that occur by buffing with fine-grade (220-320) sanding pad, or sanding well and re-coating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eFor the smoothest result, apply with a spray gun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eMixing Sheens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eYou mix can High Performance Topcoat sheens to adjust your sheen. For example, you can mix High Performance Flat and High Performance Gloss to obtain a different sheen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;\"\u003eWarning: Do not use water-based products with Linseed Oils or Danish Oils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"General Finishes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42633825648722,"sku":"B150-L Pint","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/5102\/5234\/products\/gf-product-WATER-BASED-TOPCOAT-HIGH-PERFORMANCE-flat-GALLON-CLOSED-1000PX-general-finishes-2018__15366.jpg?v=1658495222","url":"https:\/\/www.carolinapine.com\/products\/high-performance-flat-pint","provider":"Carolina Pine LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}