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Varathane

1 qt. Early American Premium Fast Dry Interior Wood Stain

Name: 1 qt. Early American Premium Fast Dry Interior Wood Stain
Brand: Varathane
SKU: 996761
Rating: 4.301 (4765 reviews)

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One coat coverage, premium wiping stain highlights wood grain
Fast dry wood stain creates rich color that dries in 1 hour
Easy to use wood finish covers up to 275 sq. ft. per quart
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Classic Penetrating Wood Stains – Build Color

Classic color in a wiping wood stain with ultimate control. Reclaim the beauty of wood surfaces including maple, oak, pine and more.

Creating flawless finishes for over 60 years

Expert wood finishing quality since 1958 for the professional, DIY fixer upper, furniture maker or home restoration project.

Premium Fast Dry Wood Stains – One Coat Coverage

High performance, fast drying stain with one coat application. Perfect wood tone and enhanced wood grain in less time.

Start by Sanding

Sand in direction of wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Progress through 150, 180 and 220 grit.

Classic Penetrating Stain

Apply stain with the grain using a high quality brush or lint free cloth. Layer coats to build rich color.

One Coat Fast Stain

Cover with one liberal coat. Allow to penetrate for 5-10 minutes. Remove excess stain by wiping with cloth in direction of grain.

Protect with Poly

Use Varathane Polyurethane over surfaces stained with Varathane Classic or Fast Dry. Polys increase protection, durability and color retention.

Stain Furniture

Use as a wood furniture stain

Wood Floor Stain

Stains wood floors

Kitchen Cabinet Stain

Add rich color to cabinets

Craft Stain

Create unique décor and gifts

Table Stain

Use to stain tables and stain chairs

Door Stain

Update your curb appeal

Varathane 1 qt. Early American Premium Fast Dry Interior Wood Stain provides high quality color in 1 coat to enhance the natural beauty of interior wood surfaces. Fast drying formula dries in 1 hour and uses nano pigments to offer superior color and coverage. Superior wood stain saves time, energy and provides a great value. Easy to apply with a good quality synthetic brush or clean lint free rag without the need for pre-stain or wood conditioner.

One coat coverage, enhances natural grain of interior wood surfaces such as furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, floors, paneling and more
Achieves rich, deep color in one coat - covers up to 275 sq. ft. per quart
Semi-transparent, high performance stain features nano pigments for ultimate color clarity
Premium formula seals wood pores and enhances wood grain with superior coverage
Available in a wide variety of trendy and vintage colors to finish any project
Dries in 1 hour saving time on projects
Cleans up with mineral spirits
Top coat with Varathane polyurethane for durable, long lasting protection
No wood conditioner required prior to application
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Browse Available Floor Refinishing Tool Rental Options
Online price includes PaintCare fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, OR, RI, VT, WA
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Dimensions

Container Size	1 Quart	Coverage Area (sq. ft.)	275 sq ft

Details

Application	Specialty Finish/Small Project	Application Method	Brush, Wipe On
Base Material	Oil Based	Color Family	Brown
Color/Finish	Early American	Dry to Touch (min.)	60 min
Interior/Exterior	Interior	Number of coats recommended	1
Number per Package	1	Paint/Stain Clean Up	Mineral Spirits
Paint/Stain Features	Fast Drying, Top Coat Required	Product Form	Liquid
Substrate Condition	Bare Wood, Finished Wood, Old/Reclaimed Wood, Stained Wood, Unfinished Wood	Surface Material Use	Wood
Time before recoating (hours)	1	Transparency	Transparent
Vertical/Horizontal	Vertical / Horizontal	Wood Effects	No Additional Effect

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty	Satisfaction guaranteed for full refund of purchase price

Questions & Answers

Q:Hi, I stained a diy table outside. I would like to know when it is safe to bring it into my kitchen?

by|Nov 21, 2023

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A: Thank you for reaching out. Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain stops giving off fumes once it has fully cured after at least 24 hours. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

by|Nov 21, 2023

Q:Can I use this stain to apply on my wooden pergola outside?

by|Nov 9, 2023

1 Answer

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A: We're happy to help. If you are applying Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain to an exterior wood surface, you will need to protect it using the Rust-Oleum Varathane Spar Urethane. https://www.homedepot.com/b/Varathane/N-5yc1vZ641/Ntk-elasticplus/Ntt-varathane%2Bspar%2Burethane?NCNI-5&sortby=bestmatch&sortorder=none -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

by|Nov 10, 2023

Q:Should your premium wood stain be shaken before use

by|Nov 6, 2023

1 Answer

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A: It would be best if it's stirred, Bob.If you do shake the Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain, you do run the risk of bubbles in the film, so you'll need to allow the product to settle before use. It's easier to stir it to ensure quick use. We hope this helps! - Rust-Oleum Product Support 1

by|Nov 6, 2023

Q:How strong is odor as will be doing project indoors??

by|Oct 29, 2023

1 Answer

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A: Thank you for reaching out, James. Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain has some odor when applying, so we recommend applying in a well ventilated area. For lower odor products we recommend using Rust-Oleum Varathane Classic Water-Based Wood Stain as it has a more subtle odor. Please also note that sensitivity to smell is different for each person, and we ask that you take all necessary action to prioritize your safety. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

by|Oct 30, 2023

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Oct 18, 2023

Aug 17, 2023

I haven't had a chance to do my sample boards for the Garden & Accessory cabinets I am doing for a garage project, but I did a test on a large terracotta plant vase, which is almost 2'ft tall and 30"inch wide..... 1 coat of the stain and 2 coats of acrylic sealant. The vase came out stunning!!!! Goes incredibly well with the red, white, blue theme vases....and looks great. I will do some sample boards this weekend, but I will say this Varathane's Barn Red is fantastic. Looks great and I can't wait to do the other samples.

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Jul 12, 2023

The color is fantastic. It looks like a deep cherry on barn wood.

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Jun 23, 2023

Great stain and color

This stain color was the closest color we could get to match the rest of our mid century furniture. We are so pleased.

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Recommended

Jun 23, 2023

Weathered Gray looks cheap and painted on

On freshly-cut pine the weathered gray went on very inconsistently and looked more or less painted on. Nobody in my family liked it. I did end up going with Behr’s bold coffee custom tint, which looks awesome and goes on like a proper stain.

Let's talk about this, Miles! Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain must be applied to bare, sanded wood. Sanding the wood helps ensure the stain can properly penetrate. When staining a softwood, like pine, we do recommend using Rust-Oleum Varathane Wood Conditioner to help prevent a blotchy appearance.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-8-oz-Wood-Conditioner-342085/305587137
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3 Rustoleum

May 20, 2023

Very easy to apply and it's a nice dark brown. I used 2 coats and it looks great. Only one coat of you want to see grain of wood.

Great color for butcher block

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Recommended

May 17, 2023

Stain

This stain was the perfect color for around the window and the closet frame.

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Recommended

Apr 7, 2023

Predictable Quality Stain

I have used 3 quarts of the weathered gray stain for all of my cabinets, from dining room built ins, kitchen, bath vanity, to fireplace mantle. It comes out a deep gray, a little darker than i wanted, so i wait a couple of hours and cut it back with golden pecan. It leaves a warm oak look, with the open grains showing the dark tones. It does have a strong odor, so working in the shop or garage (or outdoors-weather permitting) is desred.

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Jan 27, 2023

Perfect simi-transparent black stain!

I was looking for a black -ish semi-transparent stain that would be solid consistent color but allow the texture of the wood to be visible. This was the only one I could find and it coated perfectly and completely in just one coat. Works great and finishes very well.

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1 found this review helpful

Jan 25, 2023

Good wood stain fast dry...

Good wood stain fast dry

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