General Finishes Water Based Wood Stain, 1 Quart, Espresso

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General Finishes Water Based Wood Stain, 1 Quart, Espresso

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Application Ease

Customers generally have positive opinions about the application ease of General Finishes Water Based Wood Stain. Most reviews mention that the product goes on easily, cleans up easily, and covers well. However, some customers found it challenging to apply evenly and required practice to achieve desired results.

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Color Consistency

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the color consistency of this water based wood stain, with some expressing satisfaction and others mentioning inconsistent results. While some are pleased with the ease of use and fast drying time, others note that it does not produce the expected walnut shade as advertised. Instead, the stain appears more akin to an ebony or black color.

Texture Finish

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the texture finish of the General Finishes Water Based Wood Stain, with some praising its smooth application and natural appearance while others suggest testing before use due to variations in results. The stain is known for its easy clean-up and versatility on various materials including wood, metal, and leather.

Drying Time

Customers have mixed opinions on the drying time of the water based wood stain. While some appreciate its long drying time for preventing cracking and peeling, others find it frustratingly slow and clumpy with inconsistent coverage. Some users suggest testing coverage before application to ensure optimal results.

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Quality

This stain went on uniformly, excellent finish.

General finishes are one of the best stains in the word especially this water based.

Allow a day for the wood to completely dry out before applying a protective finish.

It did not work well getting into all the holes and cracks.

Price

I went with the cheap option that being red oak, however i am not overly fond of orange, yellow and red being in my floor.

I did not have enough in my budget for that.

Shipping

The postal service put the box in a plastic bag for delivery to us.

Packaging/appearance

The color was greystone and from the title one would think it was on the grey side, but the picture on the can looked warmer, l... Read More

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Overview

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color, easy, based, great and first.

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Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 1,859 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 11 2024.