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Candlelight is one of 13 colors in General Finishes' oil-based penetrating wiping stain, a line that also includes American Walnut, Antique Cherry, Danish Teak, Flint, Honey Maple, Mahogany, Mocha, Pecan, Salem, Slate, Spiced Walnut and Warm Cherry. In GF's design gallery it appears on an antique drop-leaf table refinished by High Style Restyle, and on an Art Deco bar painted Antique White with Candlelight used alongside. It is a thin, traditional stain of oils, resins and pigment for raw interior wood, applied and then wiped off so it sinks in rather than sitting on top.
Ship time: Orders usually ship in 2 to 4 business days, then standard delivery takes 3 to 7 business days, so plan on about 1 to 2 weeks. Free shipping at $35+ (lower 48 + DC); under $35, shipping is a flat $5.99. Shipping policy
Free shipping at $35, no code needed (lower 48 + DC). Flammable liquids such as this oil-based stain can't be returned (refund policy). If it arrives damaged, defective or wrong, email Store@projectweekenddiy.com with photos and we will make it right.
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| Coverage | 180 to 200 sq ft per coat from the quart |
| Dry to touch / recoat | 8+ hours / 24+ hours at 70 F, 50% humidity |
| Weight solids | 36% |
| VOC | under 515 g/L for Candlelight |
| Thinning | none; don't spray |
| Cleanup | mineral spirits |
Stain only bare wood, not old finish. Blotch-prone species such as pine and maple do better with GF Gel Stain or a pre-stain conditioner coat. Three coats of a GF topcoat are required to protect the color.
Keep the lid seal clean: GF says to open it with a paint can opener and decant only what you'll use. Store the closed can upside down, consider a preserver such as Bloxygen, and keep it between 50 and 80 F. Oil-soaked rags can ignite on their own; seal them in a water-filled metal container.
Nearby colors: Honey Maple Quart. Seal it with General Finishes High Performance.
Can I tint a topcoat with Candlelight? Yes. General Finishes says you can mix up to 20% of its liquid oil stains into GF Gel Satin Topcoat, and the stain can also be used as a toner mixed with Arm-R-Seal.
How do I keep a half-used quart from skinning over? GF suggests opening the can with a paint can opener, pouring off only what you need, storing the can upside down, using a preserver such as Bloxygen, and keeping it between 50 and 80 F.
Which Prop 65 chemicals does Candlelight list? The General Finishes SDS for Candlelight lists ethylbenzene and crystalline silica.
Candlelight sources: the General Finishes oil-based penetrating stain page, GF's Gel Satin tinting FAQ and the Candlelight SDS (2018-05). Compare stains in Wood Stains and Gel Stains.
Documents are published by General Finishes. Always follow the label and SDS.
Free standard shipping on orders $35+ to the lower 48 states and DC.
30-day returns on unused, unopened items. Contact us within 30 days of delivery to start a return. Opened paint, aerosols, flammables, special orders and sale items can't be returned. Read the full refund policy.
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