The Frenchic Finishing Coat is a highly versatile and hard-wearing top coat designed to seal and protect painted furniture and porous surfaces. It offers exceptional durability and a clear satin finish, making it a cornerstone for various interior and exterior DIY projects, though users should ensure adequate coverage with a minimum of two coats for optimal results.
Versatile Protection: Functions as a robust top coat for sealing, protecting, and enhancing durability.
Seals Porous Surfaces: Effectively seals materials like wood and MDF, playing a crucial role in preventing bleed-through from tannins or stains.
Decoupage Medium: Doubles as an adhesive and sealant for decoupage projects, simplifying your crafting process.
Interior & Exterior Use: Formulated for both indoor and outdoor applications, offering flexibility for various projects.
Clear Satin Finish: Dries transparently, providing a subtle, elegant satin sheen that enhances the underlying color without altering it.
Child-Safe Certification: Certified to EN71-3 standards, ensuring it's safe for use on children's toys and nursery furniture.
Water-Based Formula: Allows for easy application and simple clean-up with water.
Optimized Compatibility: Ideal as a top coat for the Frenchic Original Artisan Range and an excellent medium for mixing with Frensheen metallic powders.
Highly versatile for sealing, protecting, and crafting
Provides a durable, hard-wearing finish
Safe for use on children's toys (EN71-3 certified)
Suitable for both interior and exterior applications
Dries clear with an appealing satin finish
Water-based for easy clean-up
Requires a minimum of two coats for optimal protection
Cannot be shipped to Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland
Coverage can vary based on surface porosity
Requires drying time between coats
Highly versatile for sealing, protecting, and crafting
Provides a durable, hard-wearing finish
Safe for use on children's toys (EN71-3 certified)
Suitable for both interior and exterior applications
Dries clear with an appealing satin finish
Water-based for easy clean-up
Requires a minimum of two coats for optimal protection
Cannot be shipped to Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland
Coverage can vary based on surface porosity
Requires drying time between coats
Frenchic Finishing Coat is engineered for broad application, delivering excellent performance across various scenarios:
Sealing Painted Furniture: After painting furniture with Frenchic Original Artisan Range or similar water-based paints, apply this coat to add a layer of protection against wear, moisture, and general use. It helps lock in the paint and extend the life of your finish.
Preventing Bleed-Through: When working with porous woods like oak or pine, which can release tannins and stain your paint, applying the Finishing Coat can help to seal the surface and mitigate bleed-through issues before or after painting.
Decoupage Projects: Use it as an adhesive to bond paper or fabric elements onto surfaces, then apply another layer as a clear protective seal, creating a smooth, durable finish.
Mixing with Frensheen Powders: For a custom metallic effect, simply mix your desired Frensheen metallic powder directly into the Finishing Coat before application. This creates a shimmering glaze or paint that dries with enhanced durability.
Outdoor Applications: Its hard-wearing properties make it suitable for garden furniture, planters, or other outdoor wooden items, offering protection against the elements while maintaining its satin aesthetic.
Surface Preparation: Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free from dust, grease, or loose flakes. For painted surfaces, ensure the paint is fully cured according to its instructions.
Application: Apply thinly and evenly with a good quality synthetic brush or roller. Avoid overworking the product.
Coats: Apply a minimum of two coats. Allow sufficient drying time between coats for best results. Info needed: [specific drying time between coats] but typically a few hours in good conditions.
Paint Ranges: Designed to be a top coat for the Frenchic Original Artisan Range. Can generally be used over other well-cured, water-based paints (always patch test first).
Materials: Suitable for sealing wood surfaces, including MDF.
Additives: Excellent medium for mixing with Frenheen metallic powders.
Decoupage: Works well with various decoupage papers and fabrics.
Cleaning: Being water-based, brushes and equipment can be easily cleaned with water immediately after use.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and frost. Ensure the lid is tightly sealed.
Maintenance: For general cleaning of finished surfaces, use a soft, damp cloth with mild soap if necessary. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners.