8 oz. TIS-516 Early American Transparent Water-Based Fast Drying Interior Wood Stain
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Q:Can a varathane oil based finish be applied (after this product dries of course) as a finishing coat?
by|Sep 22, 2023
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Q:Does it expire?
by|Sep 14, 2023
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Q:After allowing a 3rd coat to dry for 3 hours, I applied a clear, water based topcoat (different brand). The topcoat started washing off the stain! Does the stain need to dry for 48 hours first? Or is the topcoat incompatible?
by|Jun 26, 2023
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Q:What's the final finish when applied and dried? Is it glossy? Matte?
by|Jun 15, 2023
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Sep 18, 2023
Specifically for the White Wash Color
If you have a small project and your goal is to lighten the wood you're working with, I would recommend this product. I've been staining wood for years, usually only with oil-based stains, so I had really low expectations, but this stain surprised me. I had found old edge-banded plywood shelves in the attic of a house I bought so I thought I would try to reuse them. The stain dried really uniformly and changed the color to a beautiful beachy sun-bleached look. Worked out for me.
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Aug 20, 2023
Do Not Trust Behr
Do not trust Behr. Their quality sucks. We bought 4 cans of Golden Oak but 1 of the cans is a completely different color as shown in the picture. We did one whole bedroom of one can and started in the second room for which we needed to start the second can. And the second can was a completely different color. We now have no idea what color we are applying to the rest of the floors to continue.
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Response from BehrAug 22, 2023
Hello, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that one of your containers did not provide the color you expected, especially compared to the other cans. That is not typical. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can learn more about your project and assist. We look forward to hearing from you! -Lina
Aug 19, 2023
Does not match color on the can
The color on the can and in the guide are an ash brown type wood color with darker gray like lines. This is just a flat gray paint. Not even stain. Worst stain I’ve ever used and very expensive.
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Response from BehrAug 22, 2023
Hello, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear your project didn't turn out the way you expected. Our Fast-Drying Water-Based Wood Stain should provide a transparent finish, so that is not typical. To fix the finish and color, it's best to remove the coating by sanding or stripping the surface. Then, condition the bare wood with our Water-Based Wood Conditioner to promote adhesion and uniformity. Once dry, apply thin coats following the recommended spread rate. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our Customer Care team is happy to help! -Lina
Aug 9, 2023
Don't use on a large flat surface or anything
I used this on a solid birch door and it was impossible to apply with out getting overlap lines! I don't know if its because it was water based or because it was 30" wide and 7' tall, but it was a nightmare. Did not spread well or evenly. Staining the door frame (pine) was awful also. I had to brush it on and then rub like crazy to get it to spread and try and get it even. Worst stain I have ever used in 50 years!
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Response from BehrAug 11, 2023
Hi there, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that you had an issue applying our Fast-Frying Water-Based Stain to your door. I can understand you're disappointment since the stain didn't perform as expected. It may be that the stain was drying too fast. When that happens, you can add up to an ounce of water to a quart of stain and it will extend its working time. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our customer care team is happy to help you! -Ronald
Jul 31, 2023
Worst water based stain I’ve tried
The only positive thing about this stain is it doesn’t smell terrible. The color is so far off from dark walnut that it could be used as a grey stain. I’m not comparing to the swatch on the can, but the 4 other brands of dark walnut stain which have colors that are mostly interchangeable. This is NOT dark walnut. As for the formulation itself, poor color absorption and very flat, dull result. I did two coats on the board in the photo to get that result. I will not purchase again. Awful.
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Response from BehrAug 7, 2023
Hi Kristin, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear about the issues that you had with our Fast-Drying Water-Based Stain. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our customer care team is happy to help you! -Ronald
Jun 16, 2023
Trash
If you want a stain, get an oil-based one. If you want a wash, get some paint and mix in some water. This stuff is a waste of time and money unless you like stripping and sanding your project twice
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Response from BehrJun 19, 2023
Hi Jason, thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear that you had an issue with our Interior Water-Based Wood Stain. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can learn more about your project and assist. We look forward to hearing from you! -Ronald
Jun 15, 2023
Like paint; covers wood grain and makes splotches.
STAY AWAY. Extremely thick compared to your traditional stains. Could go as far to compare it to paint, except paint doesn't wash off with water..... Covered the wood grain even when applied very thinly. Dries matte and feels like I could scratch it off with my nail. Nothing like the picture on the label. They want you to buy the conditioner but I never had to use it before with other stains. A gimmick to get you to spend more apparently. Wiping excess doesn't help either.
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Response from BehrJun 16, 2023
Hi Lucas, thank you for your review. Sorry to hear that the stain was thick and covered the wood grain. These results aren't typical, and I can understand your disappointment. If the stain seems too thick, you can add up to an ounce of water to a quart to make it easier to apply a thinner coat and remove the excess stain. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our customer care team is happy to help you! -Ronald
Jun 3, 2023
I used a Minwax water based stain preconditioner, and got nice even results with this stain. It was easy to apply and control the darkness of the stain by the amount of time left on.
I used it on cedar fencing, which I cut to match existing old oak tongue and groove flooring that was used in a piece of 19th century French furniture.
It was a fairly close match, although I would have liked a little warmer tint, but this was the closest color available. It did give me the antique look I was going for.
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May 24, 2023
Water Based Finishes Rock!
I've used water based poly before but this was my first time using water based stain. It goes on a little different than oil based but once you get used to it you'll love it! You can really control the darkness with time as you need. And the cleanup is (of course) awesome! Highly Recommended.
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Apr 12, 2023
Like water.
I've included images which speak for themselves. Bear (Behr?) in mind the packaging says one coat coverage. This is a liberal coat. One piece of wood has been "stained". The other has not. I leave it to you to figure out which is which. The close up is of the stained wood.
The can was shaken thoroughly. I've used white stain before, on knotty pine cabinets made for a farmhouse (an actual farmhouse) kitchen, and it gave a literal white wash look to the wood. This brand is a waste of money.
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Response from BehrApr 12, 2023
Hello, thank you for your review and for providing pictures. I'm very sorry to hear that your stain does not look the way you expected. Our Water-Based Wood Stain is a transparent stain that can cover in one coat, depending on the look you're after. You can apply additional coats for a more opaque finish. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our Customer Care team is happy to help! -Lina
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| Price | $928 | $928 | $1648 | $1648 |
| Ratings | (686) | (686) | (686) | (686) |
| Paint/Stain Features | Fast Drying, Low Odor, Moisture Resistant, One Coat Coverage, Sealer, Top Coat Required | Fast Drying, Low Odor, Moisture Resistant, One Coat Coverage, Sealer, Top Coat Required | Fast Drying, Low Odor, Moisture Resistant, One Coat Coverage, Sealer, Top Coat Required | Fast Drying, Low Odor, Moisture Resistant, One Coat Coverage, Sealer, Top Coat Required |
| Base Material | Water Based | Water Based | Water Based | Water Based |
| Product Form | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid |
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