Exterior Clear Coat (1 Quart)
Estimated delivery
Ships the same or next business day, then 2 to 4 business days with ground shipping.
How we estimate
Most in-stock items that need no shop work leave our warehouse the same or next business day. Ordering by 12 pm Eastern, Monday to Friday, gives yours the best chance of shipping the same day.
Shop work starts once everything is in stock: trimming, cutting or prep takes 1 business day, finishing (priming, painting or staining) 1 to 3, and assembly, such as a prehung door system, 2 to 5. Out-of-stock items without a restock date usually ship in about 2 weeks, plus any shop work.
Ground parcels take 2 to 4 business days. Doors, sidelites and other large items go by freight: Priority Freight takes 2 to 5 business days and economy freight 7 to 15; you choose at checkout. Weekends and carrier holidays aren't counted. These are estimates, not guarantees.
- 30-day returns if unused and in the original packaging. Return policy
- Questions? Call or text a door expert at 513-871-8907.
Exterior clear coat for stained fiberglass and wood doors. Old Masters® Ascend Exterior is a water-based clear finish with UV absorbers that protects your stain from sun and weather. It looks milky in the can and dries clear.
Choosing a finish
All four finishes give the same protection. The only difference is how much light the surface reflects.
- Matte: The lowest sheen, with almost no shine. Gives a natural, hand-rubbed look and does the best job hiding small brush marks and surface imperfections.
- Satin: A soft, low glow. A common choice for stained entry doors because it looks rich without looking shiny, and it is easy to wipe clean.
- Semi-Gloss: A noticeable shine that brightens the stain color and wipes clean easily. Brush marks and dust are a bit more visible than with satin.
- Gloss: The highest shine for a polished, furniture-like look. It reflects the most light, so it also shows brush marks, dust and surface flaws the most.
Not sure? Satin is the safe pick for most front doors. If you are matching an existing finish, hold a flashlight at a low angle to the surface and compare how much it reflects.
Details
- UV absorbers for advanced sun protection
- Dry to touch in 30 minutes and ready to recoat in 1 to 2 hours
- Three coats recommended, with extra coats for doors in direct sun
- Over gel stain or other oil-based stain, let the stain dry at least 48 hours before topcoating
- One quart covers about 60 to 115 sq ft per coat
- Soap and water cleanup
- Not for decks, steps, fences or other foot-traffic surfaces
Our limited product warranty doesn't cover paint and stain. If it arrives damaged or isn't right, tell us and we'll make it right.
Shipping
Ships by ground parcel with UPS, FedEx or USPS: 2 to 4 business days once it leaves us. Tell us about any shipping damage within 15 days of delivery.
Free pickup at our Cincinnati warehouse is available at checkout.
Returns
Return it within 30 days of delivery if it's unused, uninstalled and in its original packaging. Return shipping is yours to pay. Start a return in our returns portal.
Get it right the first time
Questions before you order?
- MeasureMeasuring guidesSlab, door system, glass and weatherstrip measurements, step by step.Read the guides
- Guaranteed FitHave us confirm your fitSend your measurements and a photo. We confirm the product that fits before you order.Check my fit
- Talk to usCall or text 513-871-8907Talk to the same team that builds and ships your order.Contact us
