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product_id: 71208680
title: "High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Gloss"
brand: "general finishes"
price: "$86.98"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "General Finishes"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/71208680-high-performance-water-based-topcoat-1-pint-gloss
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# hardest consumer polyurethane 1-2 hr dry time 65-75 sq.ft. coverage High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Gloss

**Brand:** general finishes
**Price:** $86.98
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Elevate your finish game with the gloss that lasts 💎

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Pint, Gloss by general finishes
- **How much does it cost?** $86.98 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/71208680-high-performance-water-based-topcoat-1-pint-gloss)

## 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

- • **Trusted by Pros:** Top-rated with 4.7 stars from over 7,000 users—join the elite DIY community
- • **Safe Interior Use:** Designed specifically for indoor surfaces to preserve your décor
- • **Fast Drying Formula:** Recoat in just 1 to 2 hours—speed up your project timeline
- • **Unmatched Durability:** The toughest water-based topcoat for long-lasting protection
- • **Smooth Self-Leveling Finish:** Achieve flawless gloss with minimal effort and brush marks

## Overview

General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat is a premium, water-based polyurethane varnish offering superior hardness and durability. It dries quickly within 1-2 hours, covers 65-75 sq.ft. per pint, and delivers a smooth, glossy finish ideal for interior projects. Highly rated by professionals and DIYers alike, it ensures a resilient, beautiful surface that stands the test of time.

## Description

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Review: Worth it - Excellent product that delivers beautiful results
Review: easy to spray, easy to brush - Used on oak stair treads and trim over dark stain. Seems totally clear, did not change the color. Excellent results with HVLP gun, no thinning needed. Very forgiving; a few oversprays formed milky white puddles, but still dried quickly and evenly. Runs can be smoothed with a brush and still dry smooth. Also easy to brush - I applied generous coats but still dried smooth. Easy cleanup with soap and water. It did dry quickly in my spray gun so I had to clean some areas with a toothpick, but scraped off easily. Treads have only been installed for two weeks but I expect the finish to hold up. This is very expensive but well worth it in my opinion, will buy again.

## 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 | B003FWK69K |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,116 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #4 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish |
| Brand | General Finishes |
| Brand Name | General Finishes |
| Compatible Material | Wood |
| Coverage | 65-75 sq.ft. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 349 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Gloss |
| Finish Types | Gloss |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00606016100163 |
| Included Components | Item |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Topcoats |
| Item Weight | 1.1 Pounds |
| Liquid Volume | 473 Milliliters |
| Manufacturer | General Finishes |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PTHG |
| Material | water based |
| Material Type | water based |
| Model Number | PTHG |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Interior |
| UPC | 606016100163 606016105236 |
| Unit Count | 16 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

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

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it
*by B***E on May 16, 2026*

Excellent product that delivers beautiful results

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ easy to spray, easy to brush
*by P***T on December 7, 2020*

Used on oak stair treads and trim over dark stain. Seems totally clear, did not change the color. Excellent results with HVLP gun, no thinning needed. Very forgiving; a few oversprays formed milky white puddles, but still dried quickly and evenly. Runs can be smoothed with a brush and still dry smooth. Also easy to brush - I applied generous coats but still dried smooth. Easy cleanup with soap and water. It did dry quickly in my spray gun so I had to clean some areas with a toothpick, but scraped off easily. Treads have only been installed for two weeks but I expect the finish to hold up. This is very expensive but well worth it in my opinion, will buy again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Water based finish
*by M***2 on April 17, 2020*

Finally a water based finish that works well. Put this overtop an golden oak oil based stain (after 2 weeks drying time). At first I was hesitant when I opened the can and saw the milky white color. It dried clear, uniform and glossy finish. Water based was simple to clean up. Water based was not quite as forgiving as oil based for a brush stroke free finish, but was pretty close. The low vapor was a huge plus for a large built in indoor project. Much better than water based formulations from a few years ago, in my opinion.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-02*