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1 qt. Weathered Gray Premium Fast Dry Interior Wood Stain

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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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About This Product

Varathane 1 qt. Weathered Gray 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.

Highlights

  • 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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Product Information

Internet # 203332272

Model # 267124

Store SKU # 114592

Specifications

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

Gray

Color/Finish

Weathered Gray

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

Is this oil or water based?
ByFeb 5, 2026
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Nick, happy to help! Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain is an oil-based product. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 10

By|Feb 5, 2026
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    Can this stain be sprayed on
    ByJan 28, 2026
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    Great question, Beverly. Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain can be applied using a brush or a clean lint-free rag, it cannot be sprayed. Spraying will cause some of the stain to dry before reaching the surface leaving a sticky textured finish. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

    By|Jan 28, 2026
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      Do I need to pre-treat pinewood prior to using the stain?
      ByJan 18, 2026
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      Great question, Maureen! A wood conditioner is not required with Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain. However, for softer woods like pine, one can be used to ensure the most even appearance, and we recommend using Rust-Oleum Varathane Wood Conditioner for Oil-Based Stains. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-8-oz-Wood-Conditioner-342085/305587137 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

      By|Jan 19, 2026
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        If doing this in December in a heated garage, what process would you recommend (when to stain, how to ventilate, safety etc).
        ByJan 13, 2026
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        Thank you for your interest, Samuel! For the best application results with Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain, make sure the ambient temperature is between 60 and 90 °F with humidity below 85%. For proper curing, the ideal conditions are 70 °F with 50% relative humidity. Good ventilation is essential, so if possible, open a window or door in the garage and use fans to maintain proper airflow. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 10

        By|Jan 13, 2026
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          Dry time
          ByDec 30, 2025
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          We're happy to help, Matt. Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain dries to the touch in 30-45 minutes, is ready to be handled in 1-2 hours, and will fully cure after 8 hours. Please note, it is key that all the excess stain is removed in order for the stain to properly dry. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

          By|Dec 30, 2025
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            Can this cover old stain
            ByDec 15, 2025
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            Great question! For the best color and appearance, we do recommend applying Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain to bare, sanded wood. If applying to an already stained surface, the penetration and color depth of this stain will be dependent on how much stain is already in the wood pores. This is also a semi-transparent stain and will not completely cover the existing color of the surface. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

            By|Dec 16, 2025
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              Is this product zero voc with no odor?
              ByDec 11, 2025
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              We appreciate you reaching out and are here to help! For details on the VOC level of Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain, please refer to Section 16 of the Safety Data Sheet. https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/8e/8e05f64e-8b00-4e42-8b69-973c59459df2.pdf - Rust-Oleum Product Support 10

              By|Dec 12, 2025
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                Can this stain be used on already stained and cleared wood. Does it need to top coated.
                ByDec 2, 2025
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                Great question, Sharon. Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain is a penetrating wood stain and cannot be applied to finished wooden surfaces. The previous finish will hinder the stain from penetrating, leaving a tacky finish on the surface. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

                By|Dec 2, 2025
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                  Customer Reviews

                  4.3 out of 5

                  • 4.3 out of 5,511 reviews
                  • 79% recommend this product
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                  Worked great on my table, I did 1 coat. Probably 15 hrs drying time and then 3 coats of Varathane polyurethane that dried immediately.
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                  No Bone Appétit For This "Stain"
                  Varathane "Bone" Wood Stain is anything BUT..It is BATTLESHIP GRAY. Went down like a paint, wiped off 60 seconds later; and still looked like Battleship Gray paint. Not at all like the stained pine in the photo. Doesn't do justice to the PINE grain either. Too bad, I really had a bone appétit!
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                  Response from Rust-OleumSupportSep 22, 2025
                  Thank you for sharing your experience! We would like to gather some additional details with your application of Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain. Please give us a call at 800-901-0411. When calling in, please have the container handy.
                  - Rust-Oleum Product Support 10 Rustoleum
                    2 found this review helpful
                    This stain was easy to apply and looks great.
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                    The color on the display is false. Ebony comes out black. Not a dark brown.
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                    Response from Rust-OleumSupportJun 2, 2025
                    We appreciate you reaching out! The final color of Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain will be dependent on the type of wood you are staining, the condition and cut of the wood. The dwell time of the stain can also play a factor, with a longer dwell time giving a deeper color. Because of this, it is important to apply the wood stain in a test area first to ensure a favorable color.
                    - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3 Rustoleum
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                    1 found this review helpful
                    I love this stuff. Easy to put up
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                    Good stain. Matches with our cabinets & decor. Only time will tell whether this will last for 10 plus years as the previous stain on the floor.
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    Goes on like paint and looks blue.. Horrible
                    Imagine shoes enough Now I have to sand Nothing natural wood or grey about it This is the color but you might as well but paint
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                    Response from Rust-OleumSupportMar 21, 2025
                    We appreciate you reaching out and sharing your experience. To ensure the best color with Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain, it must be applied to bare sanded wood. Any excess stain also needs to be wiped away after a few moments. Please keep in mind that since this is a penetrating semi-transparent stain, the final color will be dependent on the porsity of the wood, the cut, and the wood type.
                    - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3 Rustoleum
                      Great color, took longer to dry than expedited But two coats produced an excellent finish
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                      One coat sprayed - rich color and close match!
                      Tested Varathane Colonial Maple Premium Fast Dry Interior Wood Stain, to match color on maple kitchen cabinets. Decided to spray to keep the grain subtle and not pop. Used a piece of maple board from HD as well. Hand sanded with 120 and then 180 grit. Applied Varathane Pre-stain. Used one of those cheap canned air sprayer from Preval. Amazed at how rich the color turned out with just one coat.
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                        2 found this review helpful
                        It has a beautiful color and decent coverage but it has not dried. I prepared the surface per the instructions. Disappointed!
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                        Response from Rust-OleumSupportDec 23, 2024
                        We may be able to help! To ensure proper drying, it is essential that all excess stain is removed from the surface shortly after application. You also want to ensure that you are applying Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain within the recomended temperatures. To help remove the tacky stain on the surface, we recommend using mineral spirits and clean cloths.
                        - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3 Rustoleum
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