Varathane Premium Wood Stain penetrates up to twice as deep as competitive brands to reveal the beauty of natural wood grain. Its exclusive soya-oil base and anti-settling formula give better grain enhancement with less stirring during application, and the translucent finish leaves the grain visible. Ideal for wood furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, interior floors, and paneling.

• Exclusive soya-oil base with anti-settling formula
• Urethane modified alkyd resin with inorganic pigments
• Penetrates up to twice as deep as competitive brands
• Long-lasting translucent color that shows the wood grain
• For interior and exterior use - exterior requires a spar varnish topcoat
• Covers 125-150 sq ft per quart, 500-600 sq ft per gallon
• Dries to the touch in 1-2 hours, to handle in 2 hours, recoat in 2 hours
• Color: Natural
• Size: Gallon

How to apply: Sand bare wood with the grain, working from #120 grit through #150, #180 and #220, then remove all dust. Soft woods such as pine, fir, or maple need Varathane Wood Conditioner first. Stir thoroughly, apply across the grain with a brush or clean lint-free cloth until the wood is saturated, let the stain penetrate 5-10 minutes, then wipe the excess off in the direction of the grain before it dries. Longer penetration gives deeper color; a second coat may be applied after 2 hours. Apply between 55-90 deg F with relative humidity below 85 percent. Do not sand between coats. Clean up with mineral spirits or paint thinner.

Protecting the wood: Stain is color, not protection. Let it dry 8 hours before applying an oil-based finish or 24 hours before a water-based finish.

Danger: Rags, steel wool, or other waste soaked with this product may spontaneously catch fire if improperly discarded. Immediately after use, place them in a sealed, water-filled metal container.

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