General Finishes EF High Performance Polyurethane Top Coat

This is one of the hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane top coats on the market today. It is non-yellowing and offers easy water clean-up. It contains all the consumer-friendly characteristics of PolyAcrylic Blend. In addition, it contains a UV Stabilizer to protect it from breaking down in sunlight and to protect the underlying stains from fading. With its pure polyurethane durability, it's a great choice for hardwood floors.

Details: Dry Time: normally 2-4 hours under ideal conditions (70°, 70% humidity). Cooler temperatures and higher humidity will prolong drying time up to 8-10 hours. Clean up with warm, soapy water Coverage: 75 sq. ft./pint; 150 sq. ft./quart; 600 sq. ft./gallon. Thinning: If necessary, thin with 10-20% water. Direction for use: Oil based stains must be completely dry before using a water based top coat. Wait a minimum of 48 hours before applying GF High Performance. Use a foam brush or paint pad applicator. Apply liberally using smooth, even strokes going with the grain. Use enough material to provide a wet film. Sand between coats using 320 or 400 grit sandpaper. Remove dust before recoating. A minimum of 3 coats is recommended. Additional coats may be applied to increase durability and depth.

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Customer Reviews and Photos for: General Finishes EF High Performance Polyurethane Top Coat Average Rating: 3.9 (19 customer reviews) Add your review...

1) Submitted by KB, from Warner Robins, GA on 4/28/2011 Customer Rating: Easy to apply, dries quickly, and appears to be a hard finish.

2) Submitted by Len Anderson, from Barnegat light, N.J. on 4/16/2011 Customer Rating: As a hobby I build small tables and on occassion refinish other pieces. This product is, bar none the finest and easiest to use on the market as long you follow the directions.I found that the temp at 60 and out of direct sun also laying it on heavy with a foam brush it will lay down great. If you want, after about5 days rub it out. Again follow what tell you. It gets very hard and is worth every extra dollar you pay. Also the people at the company are very helpfull.

3) Submitted by Woody Hitchcock, from Clifton, VA on 12/27/2010 Customer Rating: One of the best clear finishes I've come across. Doesn't fish-eye where another high end poly does and sprays on nicely with less tendency to sag even at 10% thinning. It dries fast so I can easily spray 5 coats in a day, and it rubs out beautifully.

4) Submitted by BJ, from Harvard, MA on 10/1/2010 Customer Rating: This is THE BEST Urethane on the market for furniture, and cabinets. What I really like about it is that it is easy to brush on, leaves NO brush marks and you can sand it and get a nice white powder after a n hour or so of drying time. I just completed a large kitchen project in red birch, and I can rub out a piano finish in no time at all. This is a wonderful product, and the boys that make this in Wisconsin are also great on the phone to talk to. Can’t say enough good things about this product that was rated as the best brushable urethane by FWW.

5) Submitted by Ken Plante, from Castro Valley , CA on 4/29/2010 Customer Rating: Excellent product that produces beautiful results. Goes on smooth and easy, dries fast and the clean up is as easy as it can be.

6) Submitted by Richard Benzel, from Hagerstown, MD on 7/26/2009 Customer Rating: I've been using General Finishes products since the late 80s and was a little skeptical of water based finishes. I had tried other products with so so results. But this product works great. I just finished spraying three large glue-lam beams 5" x 15" x 30'...used GF pre-stain conditioner, GF oil based stain, and the HP top coat, and the results were great!!!!

7) Submitted by Diane Jacobs-Malina, from Omaha, NE on 1/13/2009 Customer Rating: I am making individual bread or sandwich boards. It is January in Nebraska, and I am working in an enclosed space. There are no fumes; the sponge brush is cleaned with soap and water; quick drying; excellent results. I used 0000 steel wool in between each of the three coats. The final board surface feels like satin and looks outstanding. Sandwich Boards (click to see full-size picture in new window)

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