General Finishes Enduro RTM Water-Based Stain, Strong Black, Quart
General Finishes Enduro RTM Water-Based Stain, Strong Black, Quart is intended for Interior only use.
Features
- 12 intermixable stock stains plus clear base
- Color matching formula system
- Water based
- Brush or spray application
Best for
Raw wood for interior use
Specs
| Color or finish | Strong Black |
|---|---|
| Selected size | Quart |
| Base | Water-based stain concentrate |
| Use | Interior only |
| Coverage | 110-125 sq ft/quart; 450-500 sq ft/gallon |
| Touch dry | 15-30+ minutes |
| Recoat | 1+ hour in specifications; application steps say 30-45 minutes in ideal conditions |
| Application conditions | Ideal drying conditions 70°F, 50% relative humidity |
| Coats | One; optional second coat, no more than two |
| Apply with | Brush; Roller; Pad; Spray |
| Thinning | Distilled water, start at 5%, up to 10% by volume |
| Cleanup | Soap and water or GF Brush & Gun Cleaner immediately |
| Topcoat compatibility | Seal with three GF topcoat coats; allow at least 24 hours before oil-based topcoat |
| Manufacturer part # | QSTB |
How to apply
Start with the manufacturer's preparation steps: Open-grain wood: sand 120, 150, 180 grit; Closed-grain wood: sand 150 then 220 grit; Remove dust; remove any existing finish.
- Sand raw wood to recommended grit and remove dust
- Stir stain; test color and full finishing schedule
- Apply liberally by brush, pad, roller or spray
- Wipe excess with grain
- Allow to dry; optional second coat, no more than two
- Seal with three GF topcoat coats
Good to know
Use limits: Existing sealed finishes without removal; Exterior use.
None: Bordeaux: SDS not classified as hazardous.
None: Raw Sienna: SDS not classified as hazardous.
Warning: Strong Black: may cause allergic skin reaction.
Warning: Tint White: may cause allergic skin reaction.
Questions
How much will I need?
Use these manufacturer coverage figures: 110-125 sq ft/quart; 450-500 sq ft/gallon. Match the figure to the container size, and account for the stated number of coats.
When can I apply another coat?
The listed manufacturer recoat guidance is 1+ hour in specifications; application steps say 30-45 minutes in ideal conditions. Follow the application conditions and instructions for this product.