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Application Ease

Customers are highly satisfied with the ease of application of this water based wood stain. They find it easy to apply, evenly distributes color, dries quickly, and leaves a nice finish. Some customers have used it on various projects including furniture and decks, both indoors and outdoors.

Drying Time

Customers have mixed feelings towards the drying time of the Dark Walnut Water Based Wood Stain by Varathane. While some report quick application and easy clean up, others mention that it has not dried properly despite thorough preparation. Overall, customers suggest doing research on the product and proper prep work for optimal results.

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Quality


There are pros and cons to water/oil based products ranging from look, to durability, application, dry time, coloring over time etc.


It applies evenly, dries nicely and when paired with varathane polyurethane, makes the perfect finish for my projects!


For being water based this stain goes on thick and smooth and is very glossy.


Worked on guitar body prior to stain application

Packaging/appearance


Entire contents of can was soaked through box.

Competitiveness


After using another brand (to try it out - i like to give other brands a chance), i was highly disappointed.

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  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 201 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 20 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Entire contents of can was soaked through box


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Makes regular pine look much better


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    For being water based this stain goes on thick and smooth and is very glossy


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Was in a bit of a time crunch so chose this water based stain along with water based conditioner and poly


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I saw a lot of the negative reviews but they seem to be from not knowing what you are buying


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    You also need a decent understanding of how different species will take different products and how to prep them appropriately


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If you just buy this product expecting the look on the can or youve seen on the internet you will probably be disappointed


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Very first time to use water based stain

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