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General Finishes Clear Water Based Conversion Varnish Top Coat - Catalyst included! - 1 Gallon - Flat
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General Finishes Clear Water Based Conversion Varnish Top Coat - Catalyst included! - 1 Gallon - Flat - General Finishes Conversion Varnish is a clear drying, two-component, post-catalyzed urethane topcoat for use when ultimate durability is necessary. Use this water-based varnish finish for high-use wood projects that receive a lot of …
General Finishes Clear Water Based Conversion Varnish Top Coat - Catalyst included! - 1 Gallon - Flat - General Finishes Conversion Varnish is a clear drying, two-component, post-catalyzed urethane topcoat for use when ultimate durability is necessary. Use this water-based varnish finish for high-use wood projects that receive a lot of wear, such as bars, commercial tabletops, bathroom vanities, around dishwashers, kitchen cupboards or high-moisture areas. One NCO Catalyst is included with a purchase of a gallon of Conversion Clear Coat Varnish.Please click the below headers to reveal the instructional info for this product.Step 1: Preparation of Conversion VarnishAll wood projects require preparation sanding, and all existing finishes require prep cleaning and sanding. If you skip this critical step, your finish may fail.Preparation for Raw Wood or Raw Wood Projects That Are to be StainedSanding Schedule: 120-grit followed by 150- or 220-grit sandpaper.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying GF product.Do not over-sand with fine-grit sandpapers; this will close and seal the wood grain, preventing ideal color absorption.Do NOT use steel wool with water-based finishes; the particles will get trapped in the finish and rust.Preparation for Projects with an Existing Finish (Sealed Surface)For high-use areas with heavy grime build-up and oil from hands, give your project a deeper cleaning.Scuff clean with a Scotch Brite™ pad and a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. Dry 1-2 hours. Avoid cleaning with products containing phosphates (salt), which can linger in the substrate and produce a white haze. If your project requires a deeper cleaning, see Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing Finishes below.Sand lightly with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying General Finishes product.Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing FinishesFor high-use areas such as kitchen cabinets or table tops with heavy grime build-up and oil from hands, give your project a "Power" clean.Scrub clean with a detergent, such as Spic and Span or Dawn, using a Scotch Brite™ pad.Rinse well with water.Scrub clean with a Scotch Brite™ pad and a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. Dry 1-2 hours.Sand lightly with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying General Finishes product.Alternative Cleaning Solutions For Existing Finishes (Not as aggressive or effective as denatured alcohol; requires rinsing.)50:50 mix of bleach and water50:50 mix of vinegar and waterMineral spirits can be used when working with water-based products, but only if the surface is thoroughly rinsed and allowed to dry for 72 hours.If you use with products containing phosphates (salt), which can linger in the substrate and produce a white haze, be sure to rinse thoroughly. Step 2: How To Apply General Finishes Conversion VarnishGeneral Finishes Conversion Varnish is a clear drying, post-catalyzed, high-solids, two-component urethane formulated for ultimate durability and chemical resistance, and requires General Finishes NCO Catalyst (one catalyst is included with a purchase of a gallon).CAUTION: Do NOT use GF Conversion Varnish or any other clear coat, over white or light paints such as General Finishes Milk Paint, or General Finishes Enduro White Poly as it may cause yellowing. Any clear coat can become reactive over wood substrates or existing finishes causing tannin, stain or dye bleed-through. All of GF's White Paints, brushable or spray versions, do NOT require a topcoat.Conversion Varnish Application StepsStir thoroughly to reincorporate solids that have settled to the bottom of the can using a power drill and mixer (recommended) or by hand with a paint stick.Slowly add up to 10% NCO Catalyst by volume (3.2 oz. per quart; 12.8 oz. per gallon) to Conversion Varnish while stirring thoroughly. Allow 2-3 minutes when mixing with a power drill, or 5 minutes when mixing by hand with a paint stick. Use gloves and protective eyewear when mixing. Mix only what you are going to use and clean spray gun immediately after use. The finish can only be mixed once, and the leftover product will solidify after 6-8 hours. DO NOT store in a closed container to avoid pressure build-up.Thin as desired, with distilled water (before or after mixing with NCO Catalyst); start with 5%, increase up to 10%.Increase open time, if needed, with up to 5% by volume of General Finishes Extender if allowed by local regulations. GF Extender can be used to improve flow and leveling, and increase open time, which is helpful in dry climates. California Residents: Adding more than 2% of GF Extender will make
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General Finishes Clear Water Based Conversion Varnish Top Coat - Catalyst included! - 1 Gallon - Flat - General Finishes Conversion Varnish is a clear drying, two-component, post-catalyzed urethane topcoat for use when ultimate durability is necessary. Use this water-based varnish finish for high-use wood projects that receive a lot of wear, such as bars, commercial tabletops, bathroom vanities, around dishwashers, kitchen cupboards or high-moisture areas. One NCO Catalyst is included with a purchase of a gallon of Conversion Clear Coat Varnish.Please click the below headers to reveal the instructional info for this product.Step 1: Preparation of Conversion VarnishAll wood projects require preparation sanding, and all existing finishes require prep cleaning and sanding. If you skip this critical step, your finish may fail.Preparation for Raw Wood or Raw Wood Projects That Are to be StainedSanding Schedule: 120-grit followed by 150- or 220-grit sandpaper.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying GF product.Do not over-sand with fine-grit sandpapers; this will close and seal the wood grain, preventing ideal color absorption.Do NOT use steel wool with water-based finishes; the particles will get trapped in the finish and rust.Preparation for Projects with an Existing Finish (Sealed Surface)For high-use areas with heavy grime build-up and oil from hands, give your project a deeper cleaning.Scuff clean with a Scotch Brite™ pad and a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. Dry 1-2 hours. Avoid cleaning with products containing phosphates (salt), which can linger in the substrate and produce a white haze. If your project requires a deeper cleaning, see Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing Finishes below.Sand lightly with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying General Finishes product.Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing FinishesFor high-use areas such as kitchen cabinets or table tops with heavy grime build-up and oil from hands, give your project a "Power" clean.Scrub clean with a detergent, such as Spic and Span or Dawn, using a Scotch Brite™ pad.Rinse well with water.Scrub clean with a Scotch Brite™ pad and a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water. Dry 1-2 hours.Sand lightly with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding pad.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Let dry completely before applying General Finishes product.Alternative Cleaning Solutions For Existing Finishes (Not as aggressive or effective as denatured alcohol; requires rinsing.)50:50 mix of bleach and water50:50 mix of vinegar and waterMineral spirits can be used when working with water-based products, but only if the surface is thoroughly rinsed and allowed to dry for 72 hours.If you use with products containing phosphates (salt), which can linger in the substrate and produce a white haze, be sure to rinse thoroughly. Step 2: How To Apply General Finishes Conversion VarnishGeneral Finishes Conversion Varnish is a clear drying, post-catalyzed, high-solids, two-component urethane formulated for ultimate durability and chemical resistance, and requires General Finishes NCO Catalyst (one catalyst is included with a purchase of a gallon).CAUTION: Do NOT use GF Conversion Varnish or any other clear coat, over white or light paints such as General Finishes Milk Paint, or General Finishes Enduro White Poly as it may cause yellowing. Any clear coat can become reactive over wood substrates or existing finishes causing tannin, stain or dye bleed-through. All of GF's White Paints, brushable or spray versions, do NOT require a topcoat.Conversion Varnish Application StepsStir thoroughly to reincorporate solids that have settled to the bottom of the can using a power drill and mixer (recommended) or by hand with a paint stick.Slowly add up to 10% NCO Catalyst by volume (3.2 oz. per quart; 12.8 oz. per gallon) to Conversion Varnish while stirring thoroughly. Allow 2-3 minutes when mixing with a power drill, or 5 minutes when mixing by hand with a paint stick. Use gloves and protective eyewear when mixing. Mix only what you are going to use and clean spray gun immediately after use. The finish can only be mixed once, and the leftover product will solidify after 6-8 hours. DO NOT store in a closed container to avoid pressure build-up.Thin as desired, with distilled water (before or after mixing with NCO Catalyst); start with 5%, increase up to 10%.Increase open time, if needed, with up to 5% by volume of General Finishes Extender if allowed by local regulations. GF Extender can be used to improve flow and leveling, and increase open time, which is helpful in dry climates. California Residents: Adding more than 2% of GF Extender will make