Final Coat Varnish Tips: The Revolution Has Begun...

Final Coat is a finishing product like no other. A beautiful, durable, furniture quality finish with none of the problems associated with traditional varnishes and finishing products and some unique qualities that make it an invaluable tool for the do-it yourselfer, the crafter, and professional. It’s ease of use and versatility will convince you to try it. The Quality and Value will make it a staple in your home or workshop.

Wear a disposable glove on your varnish hand to prevent wearing your varnish.

Decorative Artist and Crafters have come to rely on Final Coat for it’s ease of application, fast drying time, and it’s virtually flawless finish. Its ability to adhere to almost anything is another strong feature.

To Apply: Pour or spray (if using the trigger attachment) a small amount of FINAL COAT into a clean barely damp applicator. Wipe gently over the surface you wish to finish and allow it to dry. Apply several coats to seal, protect and beautify all of your craft and decorative painting projects.

On Metal: For interior Decorative Metal Pieces use Final Coat as a pre-sealer. Clean the metal surface well. Use TSP and some fine steel wool to clean the surface. (All the oils and debris must be removed or sealers will not bond well.) Wipe on one or two coats of Final Coat and allow it dry. Over night is best, and then begin painting. When painting is finished apply two or three coats of Final Coat over the entire surface. To finish and protect your work.

On Fabric:
Try it mixed with your acrylic paint instead of Fabric Mediums for your painted clothing. The painted fabric will remain flexible and washable while the colors remain brilliant! Paint vinyl, canvas, or even leather and seal with Final Coat for a durable and flexible Finish!

On Floor Cloths:
When you have painted your floor cloths, use Final Coat to seal and protect your paint­work. For a durable finish apply several coats of Final Coat, by wiping it on with a damp cloth. If the cloth begins to show signs of wear and tear, scuff the surface with a fine Sanding sponge, wipe it clean then apply a fresh coat of Final Coat to refresh the finish. Final Coat remains flexible and doesn’t yellow and is ideal for this application.

On Candles:
To paint on candles, first wash the surface with rubbing alcohol. Allow the candle to dry, then wipe on one coat of Final Coat. Allow the candle to dry. Paint as usual. Once the painting is complete and dry. Wipe two to three coats of Final Coat over the Candle. (Be sure to omit the Wick area.) You can safely burn the candle. The finish falls away with the paint as the candle burns.

As Antiquing Medium:
Fill an empty paint bottle with Final Coat; add a few drops of acrylic paint (any color you choose). Apply it with a damp cotton cloth. Because the color builds up gradually, you have great control. And the finish remains translucent. You can add special effects by working in swirls around the edges of the surface you are antiquing, applying a few coats in this manner will give the edges of your project a smoky look.

And as an added bonus... when you’re done antiquing . . . You’re done varnishing too!

As A Varnish:
Pour or spray a small amount of Final Coat into a barely damp lint free cloth (Old T-shirts are perfect) or a soft barely damp applicator. Wipe the surface you wish to varnish with the cloth, covering the entire surface. Allow it to dry. Final Coat dries in three to five minutes; there is no sanding required between coats.

Once the first coat is dry you may apply a second. Three coats will give you a Fine Semi Gloss Finish. You may continue to apply coats in this manner to build up the finish, but two layers are enough to seal, protect and beautify your work.

Final Coat is extremely durable, and has excellent abrasion resistance when fully cured. It can also be applied over existing finishes, For this, simply clean the surface with a wash of TSP, lightly sand with fine sanding sponge or sand paper, wipe clean. Then apply Final Coat in the same manner as described above. When pieces begin to show wear and tear.... Refresh them with Final Coat!

Over Genesis Heat Set Oils:
Final Coat is fantastic over Genesis Heat Set Oils. Be sure that the paint is COMPLETELY dry. Then wipe on one or two thin coats of Final Coat and allow it to dry. You may find that patting on the first layer with very little Final Coat in your applicator works best. Let dry and continue to wipe on another layer for a perfect finish on your painting. If you prefer a matte finish use the Final Coat Low-Gloss formula. That Simple!

Over Pigma Pens:
This is a question most often heard from artisans. ... They worry that wiping Final Coat over the Pigma Pen will smudge the ink. To avoid this, allow the ink to dry over night, then PAT a coat of Final Coat over the inked area only first. When that is dry... apply Final Coat as usual.

For Home Improvement and General Purposes:
Final Coat is perfect for home improvement projects as well. To finish or refresh, baseboards, doors, cabinetry, or furniture, clean the surface to remove any dirt or oils, and lightly sand with fine sandpaper. Spray (if using the trigger sprayer attachment) or pour a small amount of Final Coat into a clean damp applicator. Wipe a coat over the entire surface and allow it to dry. Apply several coats allowing each to dry before applying the next.

Tint a small amount of Final Coat with the color of your choice using small amounts of acrylic paint, UTC’s or dry pigments, and shake well. Use the tinted Final Coat to disguise irregularities, scratches or to balance the tone of the surface you are finishing.

To touch up scratches or dings in your furniture and other wood pieces.... Lightly sand the area that you want to touch up, apply several coats of the Tinted Final Coat(above) to just that area and allow it to dry, then to balance the finish apply two or three coats over the entire surface. Once that is dry, give the surface a couple of coats of Clear Final Coat to the entire surface.

Are your countertops looking a bit dull? Did you paint or do a Faux Finish on countertops or furniture? Is the coffee table looking a bit tired? How about your shoes? Final Coat will give them all the quality finish they need!
Apply the Final Coat with a barely damp lint free cloth. Use at least five layers being certain each layer is thoroughly dry before applying the next layer.

Staining and Coloring:
You can stain, seal and finish your wood projects using Tinted Final Coat. Pour or spray (if using the trigger attachment) some Tinted Final Coat into a clean damp applicator and wipe it on.

By applying layers of color and building UP to the finish you want, Final Coat leaves you in control! It works excellent on a wide variety of wood surfaces and types.

For Automotive Uses:
Is the Vinyl in your car looking a bit worse for wear? What about your tires? Your Leather or vinyl upholstery? Final Coat is the Perfect choice!!!

Pour or spray (if using the trigger sprayer) Final Coat into a clean damp applicator and wipe onto your seats, dashboards, yes, even the tires! Final Coat leaves it all with a lovely luster with no residue. It remains flexible and pliable and doesn't’t crack, blister or peel. Use it tinted to balance or return color to worn areas, or to change the look entirely.

Murals: Use Low-Gloss Final Coat when painting Murals. Leaves a lovely matte finish with no glare! A hard durable finish easily cleans with a damp cloth and mild soap.

No drips, runs or brush stokes. No waste low odor and fast drying. Simples wipe-on application just like the Original. No Fancy applicators or brushes required. Once you have tried it.... You'll wonder what you ever did without it! Imagine...The Possibilities.

Testimonials "I wanted you to know I received my order yesterday, and all I can say is.....WOW! I LOVE THIS STUFF! It does everything that all of you have raved about! I "tried it out" on an old mahogany china cabinet I have in my dining room, and it really made this piece look wonderful!! It had lost it's "life" and this Final Coat brought back it's beautiful luster!!!! Also, wanted to thank you soooooo much for the Tolefriends discount....helped me out a lot! And your quick service is great...won't hesitate to order from yea again!!!! I'll keep your business card handy...but I know how to reach ya thru e-mail, too!!!! Paintingly yours... " Teresa N. Skall "I meant to tell you that I love the Final Coal. I gave your card to some of my friends/students and I am sure they will be calling you. I varnished a large Victorian bentwood box to be used as one of the table centerpieces at our Chapter's annual luncheon/auction. It was so easy, fast and the finish is beautiful. Thanks for sharing on Tolefriends and for processing my order so quickly! " Judy Davis HI Gang Been busy this past few months so I haven't been responding to much of what I am reading on Tolefriends but like to share when I can. Saw the note about Final Coat on vinyl and wanted share that I have covered my Moms floor with it and it looks great. This floor is only 5 years old and she was 'convinced' by a housekeeper (who no longer works there)that using mop and glow on this floor would make it easy for Mom to clean. (Mom is 78). Anyway to make a long story short the floor was ruined in no time with this crap just moving the dirt around, yellowing the floor and having the dirt settle in the little texture areas of the floor. After stripping this floor, we put a couple coats of Final Coat on it and it is back to new! Looks great and is wearing well. Gotta love that stuff huh? I'd use it on my face if I thought it would 'preserve it'! Hugs, Moe Shier, ON/CAN - SDP/CDAN

FINI Faux Glazing Medium
Tips and Techniques

FINI is our Faux Finishing Glazing Medium.... It is also very useful as an extender, and float medium. Keep an eggcup full of FINI next to you while painting. Keep a container of clean water to rinse your brushes with! Rinse your brushes frequently in water but when loading or thinning paint using the FINI.

For floating it is Ideal. Simply dip the brush in FINI (instead of water) side load your shader (or filbert) with paint, work the brush back and forth until a smooth transition of colour is achieved then FLOAT! You should be able to pull the float the entire distance with no stop and start marks. Nothing but a smooth even Float! (Excellent for beginners to get the feel of floating) It also makes WALKING a float much easier.

Use FINI to thin your paint instead of water. (Thinning with water compromises the durability of the paint as well as reducing the density of the pigment.) By using FINI one can thin the paint AND maintain its strength, and colour intensity. ((I find I have to reload the brush much less than usual. I have filled half of an 81/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper with comma strokes with a single brush load. The colour never faded out. .1 just eventually just ran out of paint.)) This is fantastic for painting fine lines or tiny tendrils and vines.

One of the biggest benefits to using FINI over water is its leveling properties. . Paint thinned out with Fini retains fewer brush marks, leaving the painter with a smooth even surface to Finish with Final Coat.

For Stenciling, FINI is fantastic! Use it with your regular acrylics. Moisten a small cloth (Cotton T-shirt) with FINI, in an empty paint bottle mix several drops of paint in your choice of colour, add an ounce or two of FINI and shake well. Pour a small amount of the tinted Fini into your moistened Cloth. The cloth should be wet but not saturated. To apply the colour. Simply wipe from the outside edge into the center of the motif you can continue to apply colour in layers, or allow the Motif to dry with the stencil in place then repeat using another colour to create special effects.

For example:
The Blossom area of a given motif is done using two quick coats of Gooseberry Pink. At the base of the Petals where the stem joins, Lightly rub upwards toward the tips of the petals with cranberry wine, this will create a nice shaded area. To create a touch of light on the tips of the petals, repeat the process working down towards the base of the petals with White Pearl. (Base coat, shade and Highlight with out moving the stencil!

Fini Glazing Medium dries absolutely matte. Wonderful to use for murals for floating, glazing, faux finishes, etc. No more hi/low sheen spots on your work. Use Fini when painting Murals to thin your paint and for doing floats. Leaves a matte finish with no glare! Use Fini instead of water to thin your paint when doing stroke-work and line-work, you will find your strokes and lines go on smoother and self level. You'll be amazed at how far one load will go.

Use Fini instead of water to thin your paint when basecoating. The Fini will make the paint go on so smoothly and will also self-level as it dries. No more sanding down paint ridges!

Once you have used FINI instead of water, you’ll never go back to using water!

FINI is the most revolutionary Extender you have ever used!