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Tough Coat

Tough Coat

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 kitchen cabinets, tabletops that will undergo frequent washing, and adding a topcoat is advisable. In such cases. It’s good to note that 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. Watch the tricks and tips on how to get a good finish with Tough Coat over dark colours tutorial video. 

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.

See how to apply Tough Coat over a paint wash

LEARN MORE - check out our Tough Coat Blogs here

Can't decide which top coat to choose? Check out our Topcoat comparisons video across light, medium and dark colours, and if you need help choosing a topcoat, check out our Ultimate Top Coat Guide

Watch the Full Topcoat Playlist




Application Tool

   Applicator Sponge
Location  Interior/Exterior
Re-coat Time  1-2 hours
Dry Time  To touch 30min-1 hour


Clean Up  Water
Coverage  75 sq.ft. 
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.

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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 kitchen cabinets, tabletops that will undergo frequent washing, and adding a topcoat is advisable. In such cases. It’s good to note that 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. Watch the tricks and tips on how to get a good finish with Tough Coat over dark colours tutorial video. 

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.

See how to apply Tough Coat over a paint wash

LEARN MORE - check out our Tough Coat Blogs here

Can't decide which top coat to choose? Check out our Topcoat comparisons video across light, medium and dark colours, and if you need help choosing a topcoat, check out our Ultimate Top Coat Guide

Watch the Full Topcoat Playlist




Application Tool

   Applicator Sponge
Location  Interior/Exterior
Re-coat Time  1-2 hours
Dry Time  To touch 30min-1 hour


Clean Up  Water
Coverage  75 sq.ft. 
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.

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