General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Topcoat

Arm-R-Seal is a wipe-on oil-based urethane topcoat made with high-quality urethane resin for a hard, durable, long-lasting finish. See more topcoat finishes.

Arm-R-Seal is formulated as a wipe-on finish to make it extremely easy to use. Wiping it on helps you avoid brush marks and achieve smooth, even coverage with a hand-rubbed appearance.

Yes. It produces a hard, durable, easy-to-maintain finish that's perfect for projects that receive heavy use, such as tabletops, because it is water, alcohol, and heat resistant.

Yes. The cured finish is water, alcohol, and heat resistant, making it well suited to dining tables, bar tops, and other high-use surfaces.

This topcoat has a satin sheen (25-35), giving a soft, hand-rubbed glow rather than a high-gloss shine.

Arm-R-Seal is an oil-based finish. It dries amber and ambers over time, adding warmth to the wood beneath it.

Yes, slightly. As an oil-based finish it dries amber and continues to amber, which warms the tone of the wood. Pair it with wood stains and finishes to dial in the color you want.

Arm-R-Seal produces a hand-rubbed finish with the durability of a polyurethane, combining an easy wipe-on application with the toughness of a hard protective coat.

It's made by General Finishes, a respected name in wood finishing. Browse their full lineup within our topcoat finishes collection.

Yes. The finish is hard, durable, and easy to maintain, which is part of why it's a popular choice for surfaces that see daily, heavy use.