{"product_id":"general-finishes-milk-paint-clear-tint-base-quart","title":"General Finishes Milk Paint, Clear Tint Base, Quart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Finishes Milk Paint, Clear Tint Base, Quart\u003c\/strong\u003e is a water-based acrylic paint base for custom tinting. It is a starting point for a chosen paint color, rather than a ready-made opaque color or a clear protective topcoat. General Finishes' professional bases guide lists 150 sq ft per quart; final coverage depends on the tinted mixture and application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tintable base for matching paint-deck colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-based acrylic formulation for furniture and cabinet projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer guidance for zero-VOC, water-soluble colorants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush, roller and spray application after tinting and testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoap-and-water tool cleanup immediately after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom-colored wood furniture, cabinets and crafts when a tested tint formula is available. Prepare the wood and test the complete tinted system before painting the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-based acrylic tint base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior\/exterior furniture and cabinet paint after tinting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear Tint Base; final paint color comes from colorants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional bases guide: 150 sq ft\/quart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDry to touch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 minutes or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecoat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 hours or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull cure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 days under ideal conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply enough coats for the tinted color's coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApply with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrush, roller or sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThinning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-10% distilled water if needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCleanup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoap and water immediately after use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVOC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsult the base and colorant data for the final mixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQCS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a manufacturer-supported tint formula. General Finishes recommends Colourfal Zero VOC colorants; test other zero-VOC systems at the point of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and sand the wood. Test color, adhesion and hiding with the tinted mixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilate, stir thoroughly and apply even coats. Strain before spraying and follow equipment and protection guidance. For spray setup and protection, follow the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/wood-finishes-professional\/water-based-paints-glazes-and-pigmented-top-coats\/milk-paint-bases#panel-0\"\u003emanufacturer's Milk Paint Bases application instructions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet coats dry at least 2 hours in ideal conditions. Allow longer when cool or humid, sand lightly when dry, remove dust and recoat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the finish through its 21-day cure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not clear-topcoat a white or light tinted finish because it can yellow. Avoid linseed and Danish oils. Test other colorant systems thoroughly; the manufacturer does not promise their in-can stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDanger: May cause cancer. Read the matching Clear Base label and SDS, ventilate and use the specified protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Clear Tint Base a clear topcoat?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a paint base intended for adding colorants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use any colorant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the manufacturer's recommended system. Other zero-VOC systems require testing at the point of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the untinted base hide the old color?\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not treat it as a finished opaque paint; assess hiding after tinting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the painted piece fully cured?\u003c\/strong\u003e The bases guide gives 21 days under ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Finishes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67673254232374,"sku":"QCS","price":43.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9750\/0726\/files\/606016230136.jpg?v=1791582092","url":"https:\/\/projectweekenddiy.com\/products\/general-finishes-milk-paint-clear-tint-base-quart","provider":"Project Weekend DIY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}