Textured Basecoat vs RECLAIM
So what's the difference? Here's how they compare:
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| Cobblestone Textured Basecoat | Sage RECLAIM | |
| Textured Basecoat (TBC) | RECLAIM | |
| Bonds to almost any surface | Bonds to almost any surface | |
| Prep: NO Stripping, Sanding, or Priming! Surface must be clean, dry, grease & wax free |
Prep: NO Stripping, Sanding, or Priming! Surface must be clean, dry, grease & wax free |
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| Thick like peanut butter to allow you to achieve very textured finishes, or use it in thinner coats for a "smooth" finish. | Slightly textured (much thinner than TBC). Use it in thin coats for a nearly smooth finish, or create subtle texture with a heavier application. | |
| After TBC dries, at least a light sanding is usually necessary to remove slight roughness in the finish. | No sanding necessary, unless you want to achieve a distressed look. | |
| Protective clear coat recommended (Liberon Wax or a high quality polyurethane) | Sealer already incorporated. Dries to a soft sheen. (For exterior use or extra durability, add clear coat.) |
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| Adding a glaze: Toner is designed for TBC. Warm brown in color. Really bites into and stains areas of wood exposed during the sanding process. | Adding a glaze: RECLAIM Antiquing Glaze is designed for RECLAIM. Much lighter in color than Toner. Will not stain as aggressively as Toner. |

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