Extreme Guard Topcoat

Extreme Guard Topcoat by Paint Couture. Water-based protective topcoat for both interior and exterior use. Available in Matte, Satin & Gloss Finishes in 8oz & 16 oz sizes. Made in the USA. Protect your painted furniture, cabinetry, and decorative finishes with Paint Couture Extreme Guard Topcoat. This advanced water-based protective finish delivers exceptional durability while maintaining flexibility, making it ideal for high-traffic surfaces both indoors and outdoors. Formulated with low VOCs, Extreme Guard provides a tough, water-resistant barrier that helps defend against daily wear and tear while offering built-in UV protection to help preserve your project's beauty over time. Designed for both interior and exterior applications, this premium topcoat creates a long-lasting finish without compromising the appearance of your painted surface. Available in three beautiful sheens—Flat, Satin, and Gloss—and offered in convenient 8 oz and 16 oz sizes, Extreme Guard is the perfect finishing touch for furniture makeovers, cabinetry updates, decorative pieces, and more. Why You'll Love It Available in Flat, Satin, and Gloss finishes Offered in 8 oz and 16 oz sizes Water-based, low VOC formula Flexible and exceptionally durable finish Water-resistant protection Built-in UV protection for indoor and outdoor projects Ideal for furniture, cabinets, doors, and high-use surfaces Compatible with Paint Couture Paints, Metallic Paints, and Glazes Easy soap-and-water cleanup Compatibility: Extreme Guard Topcoat works beautifully over Paint Couture Paints, Paint Couture Metallic Paints, and Paint Couture Glaze products. It may also be compatible with many other painted and decorative finishes. We recommend testing on a small sample area before beginning your project. How to Apply Stir thoroughly before use. Do not shake. If the product is accidentally shaken, allow it to rest for approximately 2 hours before application. Ensure painted surfaces have dried for at least 4 hours. Glazed surfaces should cure for 24 hours before topcoating. Apply using a high-quality synthetic brush, foam brush, lamb's wool applicator, or sprayer. Allow the first coat to dry for approximately 45 minutes before lightly sanding, if desired. Let dry for 2 hours. For additional protection, lightly sand with 400-grit sandpaper between coats, remove all dust, and apply a second coat. Clean Up Clean brushes, applicators, and tools with warm soapy water immediately after use. Coverage Coverage will vary depending on surface texture and application method. 4 oz (118 ml): Approximately 20 sq. ft. 8 oz (237 ml): Approximately 40 sq. ft. 16 oz (473 ml): Approximately 80 sq. ft. 32 oz (946 ml): Approximately 160 sq. ft. Caution & Storage Information Use only in a well-ventilated area. For external use only. Do not ingest. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. To maintain product quality, pour only the amount needed into a separate container rather than working directly from the original container. Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin exposure. When spraying, avoid inhaling spray mist. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately or contact your local poison control center. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Protect from freezing. Store and use between 50°F and 90°F (10°C–32°C). Do not apply in direct sunlight or on excessively hot surfaces. Always test your application process on a small, inconspicuous area before beginning your project. Paint Couture - Premium Art Mediums for Decoupage, Resin Art, Scrapbooking and Home Decor Crafts.  Discover the creative possibilities of the Paint Couture collection at Milton’s Daughter! We’re beyond excited to bring you this exceptional and ever-expanding line of premium-quality paints, art mediums, and texture products designed for makers, artists, furniture painters, mixed media enthusiasts, and DIY creatives alike. Paint Couture offers an impressive selection of mineral paints, acrylic paints, topcoats, glazes, texture mediums, stencil pastes, wax pastes, two-part fine crackle medium, and specialty finishes that inspire endless artistic expression. From stone and grass textures to shimmering metallic acrylics, luxurious metallic stencil pastes, pigments, and specialty resins for resin art, every product is crafted to help you create stunning, professional-quality results with ease. Proudly made in the USA as well as from globally resourced materials, Paint Couture products are water-based and most are formulated with little to no VOCs—meaning most contain no harsh chemicals or solvents and clean up easily with soap and water. Available in a variety of sizes for everything from small craft projects to large-scale furniture transformations, these products deliver outstanding performance at an affordable price point compared to other popular brands. And one of our favorite features? Shelf stability! Most *non-paint Paint Couture products are specially formulated to last longer without drying out and can even withstand freezing temperatures multiple times without damage—making winter shipping to colder climates worry-free (*see individual product descriptions for specific information). Paint Couture products are also the perfect companion to Iron Orchid Designs products, pairing beautifully with IOD moulds, stamps, transfers, paint inlays, and IOD décor projects of every kind. Their versatile formulas make them an excellent choice for decoupage, scrapbooking, mixed media art, resin art and junk journal creations as well. 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