Tough Coat

Our non-yellowing water-based Tough Coat comes in 2 sheens, matte and gloss. Perfect for those high traffic surfaces such as tabletops. Easy to apply using a sponge for a smooth application adding extra durability and increased sheen to your painted pieces.  Try our Applicator Sponge for an easy application and a super smooth finish! Do not use over medium to darker colours as it will show streaks, this is water vapour trapped within the tough coat and is visible on dark colours in particular. Should streaking occur, you can simply apply the paint over top and leave it as is. Use the Natural” colour All in One Finishing Oil as a substitute to avoid streaking and to provide an extra durable strong topcoat over Fusion Mineral Paint over high traffic areas like kitchen cabinets or tabletops, even flooring!  Application Tool  Foam Sponge Location  Interior/Exterior Re-coat Time  1-2 hours Dry Time  To touch 30min-1 hour Top Coat  Wax, Stain & Finishing Oil optional for additional durability 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  14-30 Days Maintenance/ Cleaning  Light cleaners.    DID YOU KNOW? Do not use over medium to darker colours as it will show streaks, this is water vapour trapped within the tough coat and is visible on dark colours in particular. 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. CURE TIME  21 days WHAT ELSE CAN IT BE USED FOR? Try adding a few drops of our metallics! Instant shimmer topcoat.