- 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 Overview
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. Special Walnut 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
- Cleans up with mineral spirits
- 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
- California residents
Compare Similar Interior Wood Stains
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| Brand | Varathane | Varathane | Varathane | Varathane |
| Name | 8 oz. Early American Classic Wood Interior Stain | 1 qt. Special Walnut Classic Wood Interior Stain | 1 qt. English Chestnut Classic Wood Interior Stain | 1 qt. Early American Classic Wood Interior Stain |
| Price | $587 | $1078 | $1078 | $1078 |
| Ratings | (2812) | (2816) | (2659) | (2814) |
| Container Size | 8 Ounce | 1 Quart | 1 Quart | 1 Quart |
| Base Material | Oil Based | Oil Based | Oil Based | Oil Based |
| Paint/Stain Features | No additional features | No additional features | No additional features | No additional features |
| Transparency | Semi-Transparent | Semi-Transparent | Semi-Transparent | Semi-Transparent |
| Product Form | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid |
| Wood Effects | No Additional Effect | No Additional Effect | No Additional Effect | No Additional Effect |
| Number of coats recommended | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Application Method | Brush,Wipe On | Brush,Wipe On | Brush,Wipe On | Brush,Wipe On |
| Coverage Area (sq. ft.) | 37 ft² | 150 ft² | 150 ft² | 150 ft² |
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Specifications
Dimensions
Container Size
1 Quart
Coverage Area (sq. ft.)
150 ft²
Details
Application Method
Brush,Wipe On
Base Material
Oil Based
Color Family
Brown
Color/Finish
Special Walnut
Dry to touch (min.)
120 min
Interior/Exterior
Interior
Number of coats recommended
2
Number per Package
1
Paint/Stain Clean Up
Mineral Spirits
Paint/Stain Features
No additional features
Paint/Stain/Waterproofer Product Type
Specialty Finish/Small Project
Product Form
Liquid
Substrate Condition
Bare Wood,Finished Wood,Old/Reclaimed Wood,Stained Wood,Unfinished Wood
Surface Material Use
Wood
Time before recoating (hours)
2
Transparency
Semi-Transparent
Vertical/Horizontal
Vertical / Horizontal
Wood Effects
No Additional Effect
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
Satisfaction guaranteed for full refund of purchase price
Questions & Answers
Typical questions asked about products:
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- What are the dimensions of the product?
Customer Reviews
May 21, 2022
Very Durable!
I used varathane to finish my wood flooring and it came out amazing. We hired "professionals" years ago and they did a horrible job, left many streaks. So i took it upon myself to get on my hands n knees and hand sand the bad spots on the flooring and went over the rest very lightly. Vacuum debris then wash floor with vinegar. Next day i started to finish the floors with a regular paint brush, laying on the floor, on my stomach. I did 3 coats of high gloss, let each coat dry for 1 full day. It took a total of 5 days to complate from start to finish and they came out beautiful! 4 years later and my floors are still like new!
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May 14, 2022
Product was easy to work with and dried relatively quick....
Product was easy to work with and dried relatively quick.
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Apr 27, 2022
The Golden Pecan Classic gives the wonderful hues of pecan...
The Golden Pecan Classic gives the wonderful hues of pecan wood. I really appreciate it's tones on maple or even pine. Easy to work with. No special "tricks" for this stain.
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Apr 19, 2022
Very stain and excellent color for my console table....
Very stain and excellent color for my console table.
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Apr 13, 2022
Easy to apply, goes a long way, easy to clean...
Easy to apply, goes a long way, easy to clean up afterwards.
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Apr 5, 2022
This stain is a great color but when I bought...
This stain is a great color but when I bought it, I read on the label to see if it is outdoor stain or indoor stain but nowhere on the container did it say interior or outdoor stain. Now that I am doing a review the title says "interior". I used it outdoors on my bird feeder post. Hope it holds up! I love the color and did not see any outdoor or indoor labels. I don't usually by Varathane brand, and I guess I won't be buying it again.
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Apr 2, 2022
Shiplap
The smoke gray matched for our project perfectly.
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Mar 27, 2022
Bath redo
If you're looking for a weathered or farmhouse look on pine board, this is a good stain to use. I put it on blue pine in a bath remodel and it came out great.
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Mar 22, 2022
Nice smoke gray stain
Smoke gray color nice
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Mar 22, 2022
Golden oak is Darker than expected, gave a “dirty” look...
Golden oak is Darker than expected, gave a “dirty” look to the ash/pine wood I was using. Summer oak gave nice warm yellow tones.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportMar 23, 2022
Let's see what we can figure out. Prior to applying Varathane Classic Wood Stains, be sure to test in an inconspicuous area to verify the desired color. Pine is a soft wood, it will absorb more stain and may have an uneven appearance. With soft woods, using Varathane Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner will minimize blotchiness and ensure a consistent, even stain application.
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