Top Coat Updates - My Favorites!

This video is about the different top coats I use and love!

Products:
Price points are approximate- prices may vary on retailer)
General Finishes HPTC - $15.29/pint
General Finishes Arm R Seal - $13.99/pint
Wise Owl Satin Varnish - $24.99/pint
Fusion Tough Coat - $19.99/pint
Fusion Hemp Oil - $22.99/pint
Fusion Stain and Finishing Oil - $23.00/half pint

[michaelhiggins]

Wonderful and timely advice! Thank you!

[jennifertucker]

You are my absolute favorite resource for opinioned painting information. I like your presentation of information, explanation of reason, and knowledge based on experience. You speak well, your professional, and can back yourself up with amazing work. I wish you had more viewers and followers, it is totally “their” loss. I look forward to every video as well as Instagram posts.

[dwanebeattie]

Thank you for all of the reviews. You have helped me sooo much. Please stay safe in these crazy times. While we shelter in place, we are painting the living room furniture. Total newbies, having a blast doing it. ☺

[wendycross]

Just discovered your videos a few days ago. I love how thorough you are - thank you for all the wonderful information!

[karenbaldry]

Your tutorials are excellent, Thankyou for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. 😍

[jerryhughes]

Just found your video an I'm very impressed not only with the products but also how you use em.im getting ready to do my cabinets with jel-stain general finishes wish me luck lol...anyway I just wanted to say you did a great job an hope to chat with you in your upcoming thank you just subscribed like to chat more with that fusion product more but it can wait take care

[feliciachild]

What would you use if you were doing a flat or matte top coat and also what would be ok to use as a top coat say in a bathroom for a shelf.thank you, love your videos!

[gokblok]

You should try building with gloss and using satin as your final coat. It'll give you more depth/clarity of finish and keep your preferred sheen on top.

[nothingcatchy]

I love Annie Sloan wax!
I’ve learned a lot from your videos!!! ❤️

[tobyrezer]

Where are you in 2024 with ykur topcoats? Do you like gf, satin Gel finish, and do you still use armour seal on stained stuff?

[lisaraub]

I live in a very hot, dry climate and am having issues with streaking on dark painted furniture. I think it’s just too hot for my topcoats. Any advice? And thank you for sharing all your expertise! I’m looking forward to signing up for your class.

[JohanneCyr-xk]

Can you wax over a Fusion natural oil used as top coat and if so what would the benefit be

[kborn]

Thank you for sharing your expertise!! After watching many of your videos i finally went out today and purchased Annie Sloan Chicago Grey to do a full size bedroom set for my granddaughter. Bed, dresser, mirror and 2 night stands. Two questions...what brush would you recommend for the smoothest application of the chalk paint for a beginner? #2 - for top coat which do you think is easiest and most durable for a 1st timer for sealer? The general finish or the wax? I am really wanting a satin finish. Thank you 😊

[momofblessingsfaithhopelo]

Love this. I’m trying to redo my dining set and hutch and trying to research everything before I start. However my furniture says it’s Solid wood construction with Pine hardwood and Birch veneer so I’m really struggling on what to do, my top of my table is very scratched and has always been very easy to damage. I was wanting to restain if from the oak color to a dark walnut. I’m wondering if I should strip it or sand bc if the veneer. Any ideas would be so helpful!!!

[djlehn]

Do you ever use wax over a painted furniture piece? How often do you rewax your cabinets? I assume your cabinets were done with General finishes paint as it is one of your go to paints? I also assume they haven't chipped much over the 6 yrs?

[amyoyler]

I have only ever used polycrylic on the few projects I have done and have never had any problems, until my latest piece. I have two coats down and am just not happy with how much sanding I feel like i am having to do inbetween because I am just not liking they way it is laying down. Can I switch to a different brand water based top coat for additional coats?

[rosemaryflee]

Great video! Since I am a beginner, can the wipe on Fusion topcoat be used for transfers? Can you use wax over transfers or stencils that are applied to Wise Owl One hour Enamel Paint? Would you have to topcoat the whole piece or just the transfer? A lot of questions during lockdown! I am sorry that I haven't seen any recent videos from your channel. Hope all is well!

[kuw]

I just got the Earlex HV5500 and hope to use it to apply General Finishes High Performance Semigloss on 30's vintage radio cabinets. I might use it for Arm-R-Seal as well but plan to try the water-based topcoat first. Which needle size would you recommend?

[amandaprice]

What do recommend for over Annie Sloan chalk paint to give it a smooth feel. I don’t like the wax

[sylviaseri]

Can you mix up different brands? For example, if I use GF snow white or any other white paint, can I use the Fusion wipe on poly?