--- product_id: 4462242 title: "- General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Satin" brand: "general finishes" price: "1381 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "General Finishes" url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/4462242-general-finishes-high-performance-water-based-topcoat-1-quart-satin store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Water-based formula 1-2 hr dry time Hardest consumer polyurethane - General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Satin **Brand:** general finishes **Price:** 1381 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ Seal your style with the toughest satin finish that dries fast and looks flawless. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** - General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Satin by general finishes - **How much does it cost?** 1381 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/4462242-general-finishes-high-performance-water-based-topcoat-1-quart-satin) ## Best For - general finishes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted general finishes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fast-Dry Formula:** Recoat in just 1-2 hours to keep your projects moving at millennial speed. - • **Effortless Application:** Self-leveling liquid that glides on smoothly with brush, foam, or rag—no pro skills needed. - • **Eco-Friendly Water-Based:** Low odor, easy cleanup, and safe for indoor use—perfect for your stylish, sustainable home. - • **Perfect for Interior Wood:** Enhances wood grain with a subtle satin sheen, making your furniture the envy of your circle. - • **Ultra-Durable Satin Finish:** The hardest consumer-grade polyurethane topcoat for long-lasting, silky smooth protection. ## Overview General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat is a premium, water-based polyurethane finish designed for interior wood surfaces. It offers a durable satin sheen with a quick 1-2 hour dry time between coats, ensuring efficient project completion. This topcoat is the hardest consumer-grade polyurethane available, providing excellent protection while maintaining a low odor and easy application. Ideal for millennial professionals seeking a sleek, long-lasting finish that highlights natural wood grain without the hassle of strong fumes or complicated techniques. ## Description General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Satin - Water Based Household Varnishes - desertcart.com Review: My barstools look great - easy to use - I had a small job of 3 barstools that were wood stained but I wanted them dark and all the same color. The Fired Earth paint looked great but I needed to seal not only to be sure the paint wouldn't rub off, but to give it more of a 'slick' surface to slide on and off the stools. I didn't need an entire quart for that and have plenty left over but there will be other jobs. I stirred the sealer well. I used a paintbrush to apply. I was a little worried at first because some reviews made me think this would be a little more difficult than it actually was, but I'm confident now to do other projects. I used this over an exterior paint because I like the color but this was not oil-based paint. I put on two coats of paint and let that dry a couple of days, then I used this sealer. I took the stools outside to be sure there was ventilation though this doesn't have a strong smell. It was easy to apply. Very runny and watery (I have the water-based formula), which helped me to apply it easily, but it is drippy so make sure you put something underneath or around to protect other surfaces. I worked rather quickly since the humidity is very low here this time of year. If you don't work somewhat quickly, it begins to dry out a little and becomes a little 'tacky.' I did two coats -- I let the first coat dry about 3 hours, then I lightly sanded, very lightly, with one of those sanding 'sponges' (they look like sponges but are very light sanders), wiped off the dust residue, and then applied the second coat, which I let dry about 4 hours before I brought my stools back in the house. I don't notice any odor in my house from the stain. They look beautiful! Satin is just enough that they aren't highly glossed but have a slight sheen. I am very happy with out they turned out. I'd love to try the matte on some rocking chairs I painted last year. The only thing that irritated me is days after I ordered my quart, the price went down $5--this is how it goes on desertcart, so nothing to do about that, but it still made me irritated. Other than that, I'm happy. Review: Highly recommended finish - Amateur woodworker, have applied a variety of finishes over the years - varnish, shellac, poly’s, oils, etc. Have never written about any of them because, well, they do what you expect. This product however, the GF water-based satin finish “top coat”, is worthy of a few sentences. Applies very easily, just make sure to stir it - not shake it in the can - prior to use as its a milky looking concoction that tends to separate a bit. Plastic spoons work great. Goes on all too easily. Brush, foam, rag, whatever - it levels itself out better than just about anything I can remember using. Dries in an hour for next coats (as desired), which is great. The finish on, say, hard maple with just a couple of coats is sublime. Just gorgeous. A very slight sheen, invisible at some angles, and silky smooth, looks like it came out of a factory. If you need a high gloss shine then of course this isn’t for you. But for certain furniture, gun stocks, items where you want the grain to be the star of the show, this stuff is absolutely perfect. Five stars. ## Features - Do not apply clear topcoats over bright white paint, as yellowing may occur due to a reaction to the substrate. Light color paints may also experience yellowing due to topcoat application, but it will less noticeable. - The hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane top coat on the market today - Dry Time Between Coats is only 1 to 2 Hours - Interior use only ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001DSZ3C8 | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,268 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #3 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish | | Brand | General Finishes | | Brand Name | General Finishes | | Compatible Material | Wood | | Coverage | 125-150 Sq.ft | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,165 Reviews | | Finish Type | Satin | | Finish Types | Satin | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00606016100323 | | Included Components | 1 quart | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Topcoat | | Item Weight | 2.4 pounds | | Liquid Volume | 32 fluid ounces | | Manufacturer | General Finishes | | Manufacturer Part Number | QTHS | | Material | Water Based | | Material Type | Water Based | | Model Number | QTHS | | Number of Items | 1 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Interior | | UPC | 881314957057 785577469480 606016100323 | | Unit Count | 32 Fluid Ounces | ## Product Details - **Brand:** General Finishes - **Finish Type:** Satin - **Item Weight:** 2.4 pounds - **Material:** Water Based - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Interior ## Images ![- General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Satin - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619IKLU1nxL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Hi can I use this over a painted cabnet door as a sealer ? After painting I realized I NEEDED to seal. With the reviews of this product I hope I'm** A: I have used it on unfinished wood, stained wood and wood painted a light color so that it wouldn't yellow and it would be protected from spills and stains. You most certainly could use it on a painted cabinet door. I would do 2 to 3 coats, with a very, very light sanding with 320 between coats. Do not sand the cabinet door before you put on the first coat. **Q: does it get yellow?** A: I use it all the time and it has never yellowed on any light or white colored furniture that I have used it on. It’s my go to! **Q: Is the flat finish really flat?** A: HelloIf you take sheen on a scale of 1-100, the flat will have a sheen of 10, versus the satin, that has a sheen of 35.Have a great dayWoodworkers Hardware **Q: Can this be used outside over chalk paint?** A: I've used it lots of times over chalk paint and it looks gorgeous. My favorite is to use a super fine sandpaper (1600 or more) after 3 coats before the final coat. Makes it feel incredibly smooth. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My barstools look great - easy to use *by K***E on March 3, 2022* I had a small job of 3 barstools that were wood stained but I wanted them dark and all the same color. The Fired Earth paint looked great but I needed to seal not only to be sure the paint wouldn't rub off, but to give it more of a 'slick' surface to slide on and off the stools. I didn't need an entire quart for that and have plenty left over but there will be other jobs. I stirred the sealer well. I used a paintbrush to apply. I was a little worried at first because some reviews made me think this would be a little more difficult than it actually was, but I'm confident now to do other projects. I used this over an exterior paint because I like the color but this was not oil-based paint. I put on two coats of paint and let that dry a couple of days, then I used this sealer. I took the stools outside to be sure there was ventilation though this doesn't have a strong smell. It was easy to apply. Very runny and watery (I have the water-based formula), which helped me to apply it easily, but it is drippy so make sure you put something underneath or around to protect other surfaces. I worked rather quickly since the humidity is very low here this time of year. If you don't work somewhat quickly, it begins to dry out a little and becomes a little 'tacky.' I did two coats -- I let the first coat dry about 3 hours, then I lightly sanded, very lightly, with one of those sanding 'sponges' (they look like sponges but are very light sanders), wiped off the dust residue, and then applied the second coat, which I let dry about 4 hours before I brought my stools back in the house. I don't notice any odor in my house from the stain. They look beautiful! Satin is just enough that they aren't highly glossed but have a slight sheen. I am very happy with out they turned out. I'd love to try the matte on some rocking chairs I painted last year. The only thing that irritated me is days after I ordered my quart, the price went down $5--this is how it goes on Amazon, so nothing to do about that, but it still made me irritated. Other than that, I'm happy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended finish *by J***M on February 19, 2021* Amateur woodworker, have applied a variety of finishes over the years - varnish, shellac, poly’s, oils, etc. Have never written about any of them because, well, they do what you expect. This product however, the GF water-based satin finish “top coat”, is worthy of a few sentences. Applies very easily, just make sure to stir it - not shake it in the can - prior to use as its a milky looking concoction that tends to separate a bit. Plastic spoons work great. Goes on all too easily. Brush, foam, rag, whatever - it levels itself out better than just about anything I can remember using. Dries in an hour for next coats (as desired), which is great. The finish on, say, hard maple with just a couple of coats is sublime. Just gorgeous. A very slight sheen, invisible at some angles, and silky smooth, looks like it came out of a factory. If you need a high gloss shine then of course this isn’t for you. But for certain furniture, gun stocks, items where you want the grain to be the star of the show, this stuff is absolutely perfect. Five stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite top coat. *by E***S on February 24, 2016* This is by far my favorite poly to use over water based stains and dyes and even latex paint. Now I am a huge huge fan of General Finishes products. By far some of the best stains, dyes, and poly's on the market. In face the only think I dont like about General Finishes products is that I can not find them in stores. You have to plan ahead and order this stuff somewhere online. These days though. All of the best stuff has to be ordered. My being a fan of General Finishes is not why this is my favorite top coat. I would not allow my review of a product to be compromised in that manner. Be advised this satin polyurethane has just a slight bit more sheen than most. With that being said. This is my favorite top coat for numerous reasons. For one. Its forgiving. Water based poly's begin to dry really fast so with most of them if for some reason you brush the stuff on in one spot for to long. You will get this ugly clumping or leave brush marks in the finish. The general finishes stuff dries fast, but is much more forgiving in that manner. It is recommend that you brush the stuff on in a small area then move on, but if for some reason you brush a small area for to long it does not tend to clump up or leave brush marks. Another reason I love this stuff is because it sprays on great with my small compressor and LVLP gun. Many top coats need to be sprayed with a HVLP gun to atomize this stuff properly and get a nice even coat with no runs, but I have an LVLP because I only have a small compressor that only does 5cfm at 40psi. It atomized the stuff properly and I get a nice even coat every time with no runs. My all time favorite thing about this top coat is that I can put 3 or 4 coats of the stuff on in less that a day. This stuff dries hard enough to be lightly sanded in about 1-2 hours depending on the conditions. After about an hour I can go in and hit it with a 220 grit sanding pad to smooth it out and put on another coat. All of the water based or should I say waterborne poly's dry to the touch and can be lightly handled pretty fast, but they will still be to soft to sand. With this poly it is a much different story. Also ones this stuff is dried and cured. It is almost indestructible as far as a polyurethane goes. Even over softwood like pine. ## Frequently Bought Together - General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Satin - S&F STEAD & FAST Painters Tack Cloth for Woodworking, Painting, Sticky, Anti-Static Tack Rags for Automotive, Sanding, Cleaning, Dusting, Staining, Wax and Silicone Free, 18 x 36 Inches Dust Cloths - Pro Grade, Paint Brushes, 5-Piece, Paint Brush Set: Flat & Angle Brushes for Latex and Oil Paints, Stains, Interior & Exterior Home Improvement --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/4462242-general-finishes-high-performance-water-based-topcoat-1-quart-satin](https://www.desertcart.no/products/4462242-general-finishes-high-performance-water-based-topcoat-1-quart-satin) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*