FAQ These are the most commonly asked technical questions.
Q: Can I use CrystaLac Top Coats over an oil based stain?
A: Yes. The only precaution would be to make sure the oil stain has had plenty of time to dry and gas off. If you can still smell it, it’s not dry. If in doubt, air it out!
Q: Can I use water to thin the topcoats?
A: Most of our Top Coats can be easily brushed and are ready to spray without thinning them. If necessary, we have a product called Viscosity Reducer which will thin the topcoat quickly. Water will work, but it will take a lot of it and the results will weaken the chemistry of the product.
Q: Can I tint or add color to your products?
A: Yes! All CrystaLac Top Coats and even our Clear Grain Filler or Wood Putty can be tinted. We make our own line of concentrated pigments that are made to go into ANY of our products! Also any aniline or water based dyes will work fine. It is recommended to dilute dyes with a little bit of water before adding them to the CrystaLac products.
Q: Which CrystaLac Topcoat do you recommend?
A: Our Super Premium All Purpose Top Coat will work perfect for most projects. It is easy to use, dries hard and gives great water resistance. It is available in Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss and Gloss Sheens. If your project is in a high traffic area such as a kitchen counter, flooring or if it is exposed to indoor sunlight, our Extreme Protection would be perfect. It is a non -yellowing polyurethane that is super tough and has added UV stabilizers to protect from those fading sun rays. For Exterior Exposure, Our CrabCoat Marine Finish is ideal. For tumblers or instruments you will want our BriteTone high solids topcoat. For more detailed info see our article "What are the differences between your topcoats?"
Q: Can I use CrystaLac Top Coats over an oil based stain?
A: Yes. The only precaution would be to make sure the oil stain has had plenty of time to dry and gas off. If you can still smell it, it’s not dry. If in doubt, air it out!
Q: Can I use water to thin the topcoats?
A: Most of our Top Coats can be easily brushed and are ready to spray without thinning them. If necessary, we have a product called Viscosity Reducer which will thin the topcoat quickly. Water will work, but it will take a lot of it and the results will weaken the chemistry of the product.
Q: Can I tint or add color to your products?
A: Yes! All CrystaLac Top Coats and even our Clear Grain Filler or Wood Putty can be tinted. We make our own line of concentrated pigments that are made to go into ANY of our products! Also any aniline or water based dyes will work fine. It is recommended to dilute dyes with a little bit of water before adding them to the CrystaLac products.
Q: Which CrystaLac Topcoat do you recommend?
A: Our Super Premium All Purpose Top Coat will work perfect for most projects. It is easy to use, dries hard and gives great water resistance. It is available in Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss and Gloss Sheens. If your project is in a high traffic area such as a kitchen counter, flooring or if it is exposed to indoor sunlight, our Extreme Protection would be perfect. It is a non -yellowing polyurethane that is super tough and has added UV stabilizers to protect from those fading sun rays. For Exterior Exposure, Our CrabCoat Marine Finish is ideal. For tumblers or instruments you will want our BriteTone high solids topcoat. For more detailed info see our article "What are the differences between your topcoats?"
Our Product Technical Data Sheets Contains: Product Descriptions. Prep, Application, Dry times.

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Innovation starts with experienced professionals who understand marketplace needs. This happens when talented Research and Development professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit apply new ways of thinking to solve unique problems. The CrystaLac Company, formerly Becker Labs, provides applied research and development services to those clients desiring research and development regarding existing and/or new technologies.
It’s not what we can make, but “what if” we make the right coating for your product and manufacturing process. “What if” we take your existing coatings and re-develop a high performance product that is environmentally friendly and well below the EPA requirements. “What if” we develop a product that out performs your existing product and is also better for the environment?
Environmental Friendly: The CrystaLac Company has been a leader in the development and manufacturing of waterborne coatings since their inception over 28 years ago. They continue to be innovation leaders in the development of environmentally-friendly coatings that reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions.
Formulation for Success: The CrystaLac Company has a specialized team of chemists, formulation, technical specialists and professionals, with a unique blend of talent and expertise that sets us apart from the pack. The leadership team consists of our founder and head chemist, Derek Becker. Derek is very hands on as he still oversees our R&D Laboratory. He comes with over 50 years of experience in Research and Development of coatings and specialty materials. Dorinda Shepherd - formulations, micro batching and product validation expertise, as she has been developing and perfecting products for over 20 years. Together these professionals oversee the manufacturing process to maximize the potential of each coating and ensure a long and trusted relationship with customers. For over 25 years, The CrystaLac Company (formerly Becker Labs) has worked with prestigious, premier, fortune 500 companies on their coating needs. If you have a specific coating need, contact us so we can discuss our lab capabilities and development consultation services.
Why The CrystaLac Company: Because they pride themselves as developers of environmentally friendly products, many of our clients use our services to replace existing products that are harsh to the environment. There are times when existing technologies require tweaking to meet a specific need, a complete revamping of a complete line of products are needed or needed in order to gain acceptance from a customer or even new development may be required based on market analysis or as they become a part of their customer’s product development team. The CrystaLac Company can assess the state of the technology with respect to the target market, identify requirements for product acceptance or qualification, and assist in developing the technology for market. The CrystaLac Company can provide the basic and applied research assistance necessary for successful product launch.
Contact us today to discuss your needs.
[email protected]
It’s not what we can make, but “what if” we make the right coating for your product and manufacturing process. “What if” we take your existing coatings and re-develop a high performance product that is environmentally friendly and well below the EPA requirements. “What if” we develop a product that out performs your existing product and is also better for the environment?
Environmental Friendly: The CrystaLac Company has been a leader in the development and manufacturing of waterborne coatings since their inception over 28 years ago. They continue to be innovation leaders in the development of environmentally-friendly coatings that reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions.
Formulation for Success: The CrystaLac Company has a specialized team of chemists, formulation, technical specialists and professionals, with a unique blend of talent and expertise that sets us apart from the pack. The leadership team consists of our founder and head chemist, Derek Becker. Derek is very hands on as he still oversees our R&D Laboratory. He comes with over 50 years of experience in Research and Development of coatings and specialty materials. Dorinda Shepherd - formulations, micro batching and product validation expertise, as she has been developing and perfecting products for over 20 years. Together these professionals oversee the manufacturing process to maximize the potential of each coating and ensure a long and trusted relationship with customers. For over 25 years, The CrystaLac Company (formerly Becker Labs) has worked with prestigious, premier, fortune 500 companies on their coating needs. If you have a specific coating need, contact us so we can discuss our lab capabilities and development consultation services.
Why The CrystaLac Company: Because they pride themselves as developers of environmentally friendly products, many of our clients use our services to replace existing products that are harsh to the environment. There are times when existing technologies require tweaking to meet a specific need, a complete revamping of a complete line of products are needed or needed in order to gain acceptance from a customer or even new development may be required based on market analysis or as they become a part of their customer’s product development team. The CrystaLac Company can assess the state of the technology with respect to the target market, identify requirements for product acceptance or qualification, and assist in developing the technology for market. The CrystaLac Company can provide the basic and applied research assistance necessary for successful product launch.
Contact us today to discuss your needs.
[email protected]