---
product_id: 10265083
title: "General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Satin"
brand: "general finishes"
price: "€ 78.09"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "General Finishes"
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/10265083-general-finishes-high-performance-water-based-topcoat-1-pint-satin
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# satin finish, smooth & forgiving 1-2 hr dry time hardest consumer polyurethane General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Satin

**Brand:** general finishes
**Price:** € 78.09
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Elevate your interiors with the satin finish that works as hard as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Satin by general finishes
- **How much does it cost?** € 78.09 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/10265083-general-finishes-high-performance-water-based-topcoat-1-pint-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 Efficiency:** Recoat in just 1-2 hours to speed up your project timeline without sacrificing quality.
- • **Unmatched Durability:** The toughest water-based polyurethane on the market, ensuring long-lasting protection for your interiors.
- • **Brush & Spray Friendly:** Forgiving formula that resists clumping and brush marks, perfect for both hand application and LVLP spraying.
- • **Satin Sheen Perfection:** Delivers a subtle, elegant satin finish that enhances your woodwork with minimal glare.
- • **Interior-Grade Excellence:** Specifically designed for indoor use, providing superior protection on softwoods like pine without yellowing.

## Overview

General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat is a 1-pint satin polyurethane topcoat designed for interior use. It offers the fastest dry time in its class (1-2 hours between coats), exceptional hardness and durability, and a smooth satin finish that resists brush marks and clumping. Ideal for water-based stains, dyes, and latex paints, it’s perfect for professionals and DIYers seeking a premium, long-lasting protective finish.

## Description

General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Satin - 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00M236NUO |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,008 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #5 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish |
| Color | Satin |
| Coverage | 65-75 sq. ft. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (7,125) |
| Date First Available | June 22, 2008 |
| Finish | Satin |
| Included Components | General Finishes High Performace Water Based Topcoat, 1 pint, Satin |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Item model number | PTHS |
| Liquid Volume | 473 |
| Manufacturer | General Finishes |
| Part Number | PTHS |
| Product Dimensions | 3.3 x 3.3 x 4 inches |
| Size | 1 Pint |
| UPC | 881314957040 606016100156 |
| Usage | Interior |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** General Finishes
- **Finish Type:** Satin
- **Item Weight:** 1.2 Pounds
- **Material:** Water Based
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Interior

## Images

![General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Satin - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61NRt-u9SYL.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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*Product available on Desertcart Slovakia*
*Store origin: SK*
*Last updated: 2026-02-21*