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Add some life to your next project with these unique, water based, ultra penetrating
stains. Designed to work like solvent-based stains, they feature deep rich tones that
enhance the wood grain and produce vibrant colors — especially on woods like
cherry, walnut and maple. Dye stains can also be used as a toner when mixed with
certain water-based topcoats. Click ''More Info'' for a pallete of available dyes.
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General Finishes Water Based Stain, Reducer
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Average Rating:
2.8
(4 customer reviews)
$13.99
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1) Submitted by
Terry McElroy, from Houma, LA
on 4/19/2011
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I applied the stain to my work piece and the colors were very present, but the wood grain is still visible. This the effect I was looking for.
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2) Submitted by
Greg Little, from Prairieville, LA
on 6/28/2009
Customer Rating: 
I used the General Finishes dye stain mixture of orange and medium brown to achieve a stain color I have not been able to previously find as a stand alone color. Mixing colors is a trial and error method but excellent results can be had. Just remember to label your mixture percentages for when you get the right mixture you are looking for.
As with any water based dye or stain you must be extremely cautious of its fast drying time or you will have blotching or uneven staining. Rockler references an EF Extender to increase working time [this is offered in this listing].
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3) Submitted by
Rick McKay, from Chico, CA
on 8/13/2012
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After weeks of research I decided to try a water based dye on my cherry dining table. The advantages I was looking for were depth and clarity of finish and more eveness for different colored grain. I first used a shellac wash coat to pre treat the wood and prevent blotching. I next used a mixture of medium brown, vintage cherry, and amber water based dye stain to stain the bottom of the table top. This was after many test pieces using the shellac and stain to get the perfect color and finish. It was difficult to get an even stain because it would dry so fast indoors 82 degrees. So, I finally figured this is a two person job. One person applys and another wipes off before dry. This was the only way to prevent streaking and uneveness. I finally got an even stain. Others are right when they say it does not look good at this stage - very flat. It needs a finish to bring out the color. After an hour everything was dry and I started to apply a shellac coat to seal the dye coat. Oops, I started to pull up some of the color. I figured it must not be fully dry so I decided to practice a little patience and waited overnight before returning for the shellac coat. Unfortunately, I had the same problem the next day. When applying the shellac, more than one or two strokes would begin pulling the dye leading to very obvious streaking. After brushing very carefully I finally came to the conclusion it was next to impossible because of lap marks, etc. to get an even coat of shellac without pulling up the dye. I think this would probably work OK if the shellac coat was sprayed on but it's going to take a lot of work to wipe off the dye, sand the shellac, and start over. I'm glad this is the bottom of the table. I consider myself an intermediate woodworker. I spent a lot of time making a very nice table and wanted to step my finishing skills with a professional looking finish. I think I will stick with oil based stains.
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4) Submitted by
Stan, from Costa Mesa, CA
on 2/18/2013
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The dye dissolved in the clear semi gloss top coat resulting in an uneven stain effect. In one case the dye had dried for two weeks, and in the other 24 hours! so it seems the dye will lift in any case. Perhaps this dye should not be used as a stain but only to tone the semi gloss from the beginning. Very frustrating after all the prep work so CAUTION!
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