Highly Effective General Finishes Flat Out Flat Topcoat - Quart Size Review

I bought a kitchen table from Restoration Hardwared - unsealed reclaimed wood and read countless blog/web posts on how best to seal and protect a table without losing its looks. (Restoration Hardware recommends nothing to do with wood. ?) I read a few posts that suggested using Flat Out Flat as a good option, so I went with it. The product is very easy to apply and I applied several layers. When fully cured, it literally has a flat surface and barely, just, barely changes the tone of the wood…

I am so disappointed with this product (imagine hanging my head and tears shed). I used Dixie Bell's pretty blue paint to paint the sideboard but wanted to make sure it was well protected (the wax just isn't strong enough). Instead of Polycryl I bought this one because. Gen. Fin. The video made it so easy to use. Should I stick to my way? (insert creative swear words here). I've followed all the instructions, watched at least five videos, and yet the post-sanding streaks between the second coat

I must say that I am very satisfied with this product. This is the first time I'm using it and I'm very happy with it so far. It's a bit pricey for the size, but I got more than I paid for it. It lives up to its name, absolutely flat. I've always used a water-based polyurethane matte finish, but sometimes when I applied more than one coat it looked silkier than the matte finish with white streaks. I applied 3 coats of Flat Out Flat to this piece knowing I would use it often and it still looks…

I seriously LOVE this cover! We made this table for our country style kitchen and all the wood in our house is either aged or matte so I knew I didn't want the occasional shiny table but also didn't want raw/exposed wood. For our dining table, I didn't even know I could get a matte top coat! So, I saw this, saw the great reviews and I'm really glad I got it! Adds the PERFECT top coat. I applied 3 coats, it dries fairly quickly and it's important not to "overcomb" like it says on the tin so just

This is NOT a High Performance Topcoat (HPTC). If you want something more permanent, first apply 2 coats of HPTC in a satin or semi-gloss finish, then apply another coat of that. All of the products in this range are a little shinier than you would expect or the label would suggest. It can pull tannins out of the wood even on painted surfaces and leaves a stained surface, especially on light shades. You run the risk of rubbing browns and reds through the paint, which is less likely once you've…