Flat Out Flat Topcoat, Quart by General Finishes

General Finishes is always at the forefront of innovation, offering products that cater to both professionals and DIYers. Their latest creation, Flat Out Flat, is a clear, flat, water-based topcoat designed to address the durability issues associated with chalk paint and milk paint. The very ingredient that gives these paints their velvety look and powdery feel can also work against their durability, particularly in the case of chalk paint, which can sometimes rub off on the user. Although wax can be used to increase the durability of chalk paints, it requires frequent reapplication.

General Finishes' solution to this problem is Flat Out Flat Topcoat, a finish that preserves the look, feel, and color of milk paint and chalk paint while significantly improving their durability with a single coat. Flat Out Flat dries within two to four hours under normal conditions and covers approximately 600 square feet per gallon. Cleanup is effortless, requiring only warm soapy water.

It is important to note that clear topcoats should not be applied over bright white paint, as this may lead to yellowing due to a reaction with the substrate. Similarly, light-colored paints may also experience some yellowing when a topcoat is applied, but the effect will be less noticeable.

In summary, General Finishes' Flat Out Flat Topcoat offers several key benefits:

1. Preserves the look, feel, and color of chalk paint and milk paint.
2. Vastly improves the durability of these paint types.
3. Is water-based, making it easy to use and clean up with warm soapy water.

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