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product_id: 10265071
title: "High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Semi-Gloss"
price: "$U3856"
currency: UYU
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/10265071-high-performance-water-based-topcoat-1-pint-semi-gloss
store_origin: UY
region: Uruguay
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# hardest consumer polyurethane 1-2 hour dry time 250 sq ft coverage per pint High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Semi-Gloss

**Price:** $U3856
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Seal your style with the hardest-hitting semi-gloss topcoat! 💪

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Semi-Gloss
- **How much does it cost?** $U3856 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fast-Dry Formula:** Get back to your project in just 1-2 hours—no more waiting around.
- • **Generous Coverage:** One pint covers up to 250 sq ft, maximizing efficiency and value.
- • **Unmatched Durability:** The toughest water-based polyurethane topcoat on the market for long-lasting protection.
- • **Sleek Semi-Gloss Finish:** Adds a professional, subtle shine that elevates any interior surface.
- • **Interior-Only Perfection:** Specifically designed for indoor use to keep your spaces looking flawless.

## Overview

General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat is a premium, semi-gloss polyurethane finish designed for interior use. It dries quickly within 1-2 hours, offers exceptional durability as the hardest consumer-grade water-based topcoat, and covers up to 250 square feet per pint, making it ideal for professionals and DIYers seeking a sleek, long-lasting finish.

## Description

General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Semi-Gloss - Water Based Household Varnishes - desertcart.com

Review: nice satin finish - Great product. Easy to apply, good protection and nice satin finish
Review: My favorite top coat. - 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.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Liquid Volume | 1 Pints |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00606016105236 |
| Manufacturer | General Finishes |
| UPC | 606016105236 |
| Part Number | PTHSG |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 3.38 x 3.38 x 3.88 inches |
| Item model number | PTHSG |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1 Pint |
| Color | Semi-Gloss |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Coverage | 16 oz / 250 sq ft |
| Included Components | Item |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** General Finishes
- **Material:** Water-based
- **Finish Type:** Gloss
- **Item Weight:** 1.1 Pounds
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Interior, Exterior

## Images

![High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Semi-Gloss - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FK1HY3nUL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nice satin finish
*by P***R on October 29, 2025*

Great product. Easy to apply, good protection and nice satin finish

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful product
*by C***U on October 15, 2025*

Wonderful product. Leaves wood looking and almost feeling like wood, yet protects it. Ease to apply with a foam roller.

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*Store origin: UY*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*