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Question: What is the best base type (water-based or oil-based) for Finishes & Supplies products?
Answer: The base type, whether water-based or oil-based, impacts drying time, odor, cleanup, and environmental friendliness. Water-based finishes dry quickly, have lower odor, and are easy to clean up with soap and water, making them ideal for indoor projects or where low VOCs are desired. Oil-based finishes penetrate deeper, providing enhanced durability and richer color, but require mineral spirits for cleanup and have longer drying times. The General Finishes Water Based Milk Paint and General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat are water-based, offering easy application and cleanup, while General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Topcoat is oil-based for enhanced durability. A variety of both water-based and oil-based options are available to suit your specific requirements.
In my shop I have samples of the above products final look for the customer to decide what look they want on their project.
