- Timeless color in a penetrating wood wiping stain
- Classic wood finish - layer coats to achieve rich, natural color
- Wood stain recoats in 2 hours and covers 150 sq. ft. per quart
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Product Details
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. Gray Classic Wood Interior Stain provides a rich natural color that beautifully enhances the wood grain. Applies easily with high quality synthetic brush, lint-free cloth or foam applicator. Customize color or achieve a darker color by adding additional coats.
- Designed to enhance natural grain of interior wood surfaces such as furniture, cabinets, doors, trim and more
- Covers up to 150 sq. ft., recoat in 2 hours to build color
- Semi-transparent formula provides a classic, natural color that allows wood grain to come through
- Wood finish penetrates deeply providing long lasting protection
- Available in a timeless color assortment that provides the ability to match colors to previously stained projects
- Most surfaces or projects require 2 coats, apply additional coats to further customize look
- Final coat dries in 4 hours
- For further protection, polyurethane may be applied
- Allow 8 hours before applying oil-based poly and 24 hours before water based poly
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Questions & Answers
310Questions
Q:How long after applying Varathane Aged Walnut stain and water based poly should you wait before entering the home with a pregnant wife to achieve no harmful odors?
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Q:vararthone wood stain for hardwood floor is it safe to sleep in the room
by|Nov 29, 2023
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Q:After I’ve applied the stain how long do I need to wait to apply a polyurethane top coat?
by|Nov 28, 2023
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Q:How long and strong will the odor from this stain persist after application? I will be staining a nightstand and don't want to overload my house guest with the smell.
by|Nov 25, 2023
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Nov 25, 2023
Horrible DO NOT USE INDOORS
Horrible ! Never dries. It been over 24 hours floors are still super tacky! The smell OMG! IS EVER LASTLY HAVE ALL MY WINDOWS OPEN AND IT STILL SMELLS! DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT GUYS YOU WILL REGRET IT!
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportNov 27, 2023
Let's talk about this! To ensure proper drying with Rust-Oleum Varathane Classic Wood Stain, all excess stain must be wiped away from the surface shortly after application. Tacky product on the surface after a day tends to indicate that not all the excess stain was removed. To help remove the tacky product, we recommend wiping the surface down with clean rags and some mineral spirits.
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Nov 15, 2023
I appreciate the ease of use and product consistency. If I run out in the middle of a project I know I can get an additional can and it will blend in perfectly.
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Nov 10, 2023
BEWARE: this is a HORRIBLE color
This color isn’t even close to what it is shown in pictures. First warning; it’s very grey, and very streaky and horrible looking. We sanded down my client’s original hardwood floors, and applied 2 coats of this stain. The first coat was a tad grey, but not terrible, but the second coat was horrible. So streaky, so grey, and just very dirty looking. A horrible product, my clients floors could have been completely ruined and it added multiple days on to our project trying to salavage them.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportNov 13, 2023
That is not what we like to hear! Our Varathane Classic Wood Stains are shown applied to Red Oak, and color may vary slightly depending on the wood species, number of coats, and how long the stain is allowed to penetrate the wood prior to the excess stain being removed. Please also note we do not recommend applying this floor surfaces as the high foot traffic can cause the finish to fade and peel over time.
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-Rust-Oleum Product Support 14
Nov 2, 2023
Nothing like it looks on the can
Garbage brand. Home Depot Please find better than this
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportNov 3, 2023
That is not what we like to hear, Mike! There are several variables that can impact the color of wood stain, such as the wood species, number of coats, and how long the stain is allowed to penetrate before the excess stain is removed. We recommend testing on a small area or scrap piece prior to beginning your project, to ensure the desired color is achieved. Please give us a call at 800-901-0411, we will be happy to help. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
Oct 29, 2023
Color not accurate AT ALL
The color weathered oak advertised on the can is not even close to what comes out. It is literally the greyest grey I’ve ever seen. I did a test run on the bottom side of my accent table and immediately with the slightest amount of stain I could already tell the color was way off. Very disappointed.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportOct 30, 2023
This is never what we like to hear! Please note our Varathane Classic Wood Stains are shown applied to Red Oak, and color may vary slightly depending on the wood species, number of coats, and how long the stain is allowed to penetrate the wood prior to the excess stain being removed.
-Rust-Oleum Product Support 14
-Rust-Oleum Product Support 14
Sep 28, 2023
Love
Used this for our floors. Turned out better than expected.
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Aug 16, 2023
covers well looks nice
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Jul 19, 2023
Perfect red color as I was custom mixing with a cherry stain.
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Jul 13, 2023
I shook the product for a long time, thought this was enough. When I stained my product, but was then getting to the bottom. The thick, unmixed stain on the bottom started leaving a dark stain. Bad outcome. The product is fine, but know that shacking isn’t enough. Open it and stir it well.
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Jul 12, 2023
I used this on a very weathered entry door. It made a dramatic difference in the appearance. Looks great now.
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