Varathane Premium Wood Stain

Varathane Premium Wood Stain is Rust-Oleum's oil-based interior wood stain (urethane modified alkyd) for furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, interior floors and paneling. Per Rust-Oleum technical data sheet VAR-03, one coat covers up to 150 sq ft per quart (practical coverage 125-150), dries to the touch in 1-2 hours, takes a second coat after 2 hours, and is ready for an oil-based clear coat after 8 hours or a water-based one after 24 hours.

Shop the stock colors below in half pint, quart and gallon. Soft woods such as pine, fir and maple need a pre-stain wood conditioner first. Finish with a clear coat from Varathane, or compare all wood stains and gel stains. Oil-based stains are flammable liquids and can't be returned under our refund policy; free shipping at $35+ (lower 48 + DC).

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