Tough Coat Gloss 500ml
Our non-yellowing water-based Tough Coat comes in 2 sheens, Matte and Gloss. Excellent over whites and light colours. Perfect for those high traffic surfaces such as tabletops. Easy to apply using our Applicator Sponge for a super smooth streak free finish!
Watch How to Apply Tough Coat here. This water-based and non yellowing wipe on poly is perfect for those high-traffic surfaces such as or kitchen cabinets, table tops that will undergo frequent washing, adding a topcoat is advisable. In such cases. It’s good to note it can be applied over darker colours. However, be cautious to apply in thin even layers to avoid cloudiness which can happen with water-based topcoats over darker colours.
Water-based top coats can draw out unblocked tannins from your surface. Prime with a shellac-based primer as part of your prep if you suspect your wood may bleed ie Cherry or Mahogany.
Can't decide which top coat to choose? Check out our Ultimate Top Coat Guide.
Tough Coat over dark colours tutorial video.
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Application Tool | Applicator Sponge |
| Location | Interior/Exterior |
| Re-coat Time | 1-2 hours |
| Dry Time | To touch 30min-1 hour |
| Clean Up | Water |
| Coverage | 7 square meter |
| Finish/Sheen | Matte or Gloss |
| Recommended Uses | Heavy wear and tear areas for added durability. |
| Can Be Applied To | All water-based finishes, paints. |
| Can Be Painted Over | Yes once dried |
| How to Prep | Apply over water-based paints or topcoats for the desired effect - do not apply over oil-based products or wax. |
| Cure Time | 21 Days |
| Maintenance/ Cleaning | Light cleaners. |
DID YOU KNOW?
Should streaking occur, you can simply apply the paint over top and leave it as is.
This is known as the “Tough Coat Sandwich”. It has Paint first, then Tough Coat, then Paint and it is beyond durable! This is only recommended for very high traffic surfaces
WHAT IT WILL LOOK LIKE?
The matte version leaves a flat matte finish, the gloss version has a high sheen glossy look. If the matte version is not mixed properly, the matting agent can remain on the bottle of the bottle and the finish can appear shiny.
CURE TIME
21 days
WHAT ELSE CAN IT BE USED FOR?
Try adding a few drops of our metallics! Instant shimmer topcoat.