{"product_id":"general-finishes-gel-topcoat-oil-based-urethane-satin-quart","title":"General Finishes Gel Topcoat Oil-Based Urethane, Satin, Quart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Finishes Gel Topcoat Oil-Based Urethane, Satin, Quart\u003c\/strong\u003e is intended for Interior only use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick gel consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDries amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil and urethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterior raw wood; Interior stained wood; Interior sealed wood with adhesion test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor or finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, Satin; dries amber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSheen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSelected size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil and urethane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-40 sq ft\/half-pint; 50-75 sq ft\/pint; 100-150 sq ft\/quart; 400-600 sq ft\/gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTouch dry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8+ hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecoat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24+ hours per specifications; instructions: 12-24+ hours over raw wood, up to 72+ hours over sealed surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull cure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry times based on 70°F and 50% humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3; additional coats do not improve durability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApply with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCotton cloth; Natural bristle or foam brush; Staining pad; Pad applicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCleanup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral spirits or waterless hand cleaner for hands and tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVOC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;550 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTopcoat compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-sealing; GF finishes compatible as a system; test other manufacturers finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the manufacturer's preparation steps: Open-grain raw wood: sand 120, 150, then 180 grit; Closed-grain raw wood: sand 150 then 220 grit; Remove dust; Test adhesion on existing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand and remove dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir thoroughly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 3 thin coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe excess with grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand between coats with 220-320 grit or 0000 steel wool; do not sand final coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 30 days to cure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse limits: Exterior use; Spray application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDanger: 2023 SDS: causes skin and eye irritation, may cause allergic skin reaction and cancer, and causes organ damage through prolonged or repeated exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e: Oil-soaked applicators may spontaneously catch fire if improperly discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the recoat time and full cure time separate when planning the project. The recoat figure tells you when another coat can be applied; it does not replace the full cure guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much will I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse these manufacturer coverage figures: 25-40 sq ft\/half-pint; 50-75 sq ft\/pint; 100-150 sq ft\/quart; 400-600 sq ft\/gallon. Match the figure to the container size, and account for the stated number of coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen can I apply another coat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listed manufacturer recoat guidance is 24+ hours per specifications; instructions: 12-24+ hours over raw wood, up to 72+ hours over sealed surface. Follow the application conditions and instructions for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/wood-finishes-retail\/oil-based-topcoats\/oil-based-gel-topcoat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eManufacturer directions and product information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Finishes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67673250005302,"sku":"SQ","price":43.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9750\/0726\/files\/606016102334.jpg?v=1791581966","url":"https:\/\/projectweekenddiy.com\/products\/general-finishes-gel-topcoat-oil-based-urethane-satin-quart","provider":"Project Weekend DIY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}