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 WILL IT 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.