Old Masters Wiping Stain, Natural Tint Base, Half Pint
Old Masters Natural Tint Base Wiping Stain, Half Pint, is an interior oil-based tint base for tested custom finishes and lightening other Old Masters Wiping Stain colors. Plan about 31 sq ft from this half-pint can, depending on texture, porosity and application. Test your intended mixture and complete protective-clear-finish process first.
Features
- A rich formula supports controlled color application.
- Suitable for difficult-to-stain woods such as pine and maple.
- Works over properly prepared existing finishes.
- Natural can lighten other Wiping colors in a tested mixture.
Best for
Interior furniture, cabinetry, trim and compatible fiberglass, coated metal or composition surfaces. Use as a glaze only over thoroughly dry paint. Manufacturer maple and oak samples are approximate color references; species and preparation affect the result.
Specs
| Color / size | Natural Tint Base / Half Pint |
|---|---|
| Base / use | Oil-based wiping stain / interior only |
| Coverage | About 31 sq ft per can, scaled from 500 sq ft/gallon |
| Dry time / touch dry | Approximately 10 hours general drying; touch dry not separately specified |
| Recoat / full cure | Usually 12 hours or longer, when thoroughly dry / no full-cure duration stated |
| Coats | Usually 1 stain coat; optional second; compatible protective clear finish |
| Apply with | Brush, lint-free cloth or spray on bare wood; method varies for other surfaces |
| Thinning / cleanup | Do not thin / mineral spirits or paint thinner where permitted |
| VOC | Actual VOC 211 g/L; EPA VOC 212 g/L; matching SDS revised 13-May-2026 |
| Manufacturer part # | 11116 |
How to apply
- Clean a dry surface of wax, grease, glue and dirt. Sand bare wood smooth with 120- or 180-grit paper, repair defects and remove dust with a tack rag or mineral-spirits-dampened lint-free cloth. Follow lead-dust precautions before disturbing old paint.
- Stir before and during use. On bare wood, apply liberally with a brush, lint-free cloth or spray. Let penetrate 5–15 minutes, then wipe across the grain and finally with it. On fiberglass/composition, work one panel at a time and feather streaks while wet.
- For an existing finish, scuff with very fine sandpaper, remove dust, apply a thin uniform coat with foam or bristle brush and dry-brush along the grain. For painted glaze, use fully dry paint, let stain set 5–10 minutes, then dry-brush.
- Allow thorough drying, usually 12 hours or longer before recoating or topcoating; hardwood floors need 24 hours or longer. Ideal conditions are 70–75°F and 35–50% humidity. The February 2025 TDS directs complete drying plus an additional 24 hours before water-based finish. Test lacquer compatibility for stain; do not use lacquer over a glaze.
Good to know
DANGER: Flammable liquid and vapor; may cause allergic skin reaction, genetic defects, cancer and fertility or unborn-child harm; prolonged or repeated exposure damages organs; swallowing followed by entry into airways may be fatal. Read the exact manufacturer-code safety sheet, wear its specified protection, provide adequate ventilation, avoid breathing vapors and keep ignition sources away. Contaminated rags, steel wool and sanding waste can ignite spontaneously: immediately seal in a water-filled metal container and dispose under local fire rules. Use as packaged; do not thin.
Questions
Can I use it outdoors? No. This Wiping Stain is intended for interior use only.
Does Natural protect my project? No. Use a compatible protective clear finish after your tested stain mixture has dried.
Can Natural lighten another Wiping color? Yes. Natural Tint Base can be mixed in any tested proportion with another Wiping Stain color.