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Honey Maple is one of the colors in the General Finishes Oil-Based Penetrating Stain line, sold here by the quart. It is a thin, wipe-on liquid stain of oils, resins and pigments that soaks into raw interior wood and is then wiped off, so the grain stays visible. General Finishes lists the formula as PFAS-free, and a quart covers about 180-200 sq ft per coat.
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| Color / size | Honey Maple / Quart |
|---|---|
| Type | Oil-based liquid penetrating stain, interior only |
| Use over | Raw wood only (not over existing finishes) |
| Coverage | 180-200 sq ft per quart |
| Coats | 1 or more, then 3 coats of topcoat (topcoat required) |
| Dry to touch / recoat | 8+ hours / 24+ hours (70 F, 50% humidity) |
| Apply with | Rag, natural bristle or foam brush, staining pad. Not sprayable |
| Thinning | Do not thin |
| Weight solids | 36% |
| VOC | Under 550 g/L (Honey Maple, per General Finishes) |
| Clean up | Mineral spirits |
| Manufacturer part # | HMQT |
At 180-200 sq ft per coat, one quart covers about 180-200 sq ft with one coat, or about 90-100 sq ft if you plan two coats. Absorbent or open-grain wood takes more stain.
Penetrating stains are thinner than gel stains and more prone to blotching. On pine, maple and other hard-to-stain woods, General Finishes recommends its Gel Stain, or a first coat of Pre-Stain Conditioner. Rags soaked with oil-based stain can catch fire on their own: place them in a sealed, water-filled metal container and dispose of them under local fire rules. Store above 50 F and below 80 F; best used within 1 year.
Other colors: Candlelight Quart, Pecan Half Pint. Seal it with a clear coat from General Finishes High Performance or topcoats and clear finishes, compare colors in Wood Stains and Gel Stains, and plan the job with the furniture refinishing project cart or the furniture refinishing guide. Manufacturer details: General Finishes Oil Based Penetrating Stain page.
Can I use it over an existing finish? No. General Finishes lists this stain for raw wood only, not over existing finishes.
Does it need a topcoat? Yes. A topcoat is required: General Finishes recommends 3 coats of a GF topcoat. Wait 72+ hours before putting a water-based topcoat over this oil-based stain.
Will it blotch on pine or maple? It can. General Finishes says penetrating stains are thinner than gel stains and more prone to blotching, and recommends its Gel Stain or a first coat of Pre-Stain Conditioner on hard-to-stain woods.
Documents are published by General Finishes. Always follow the label and SDS.
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