- Timeless color in a penetrating white wood wiping stain
- Classic whitewash - layer coats to create a whitewashed effect
- Works over bare or stained wood, covers up to 275 sq. ft. per can
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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. White Wash 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 275 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
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Compare Similar Interior Wood Stains
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| Brand | BEHR | Varathane | Varathane | Varathane |
| Name | 1 qt. #TIS-580 White Wash Pickling Transparent Water-Based Fast Drying Interior Wood Stain | 1 qt. White Wash Interior Wood Stain | 1 qt. Espresso Classic Wood Interior Stain (2-Pack) | 1 qt. English Chestnut Classic Wood Interior Stain (2-Pack) |
| Price | $1298 | $1587 | $2396 | $2396 |
| Ratings | (397) | (227) | (3075) | (2931) |
| Container Size | 1 Quart | 1 Quart | 1 Quart | 1 Quart |
| Base Material | Water Based | Oil Based | Oil Based | Oil Based |
| Paint/Stain Features | Fast Drying,Low Odor,Moisture Resistant,One Coat Coverage,Sealer,Top Coat Required | No additional features | No additional features | No additional features |
| Transparency | Transparent | Semi-Transparent | Semi-Transparent | Semi-Transparent |
| Wood Effects | Whitewashed | Whitewashed | No Additional Effect | No Additional Effect |
| Product Form | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid |
| Number of coats recommended | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Coverage Area (sq. ft.) | 100 ft² | 275 ft² | 150 ft² | 150 ft² |
| Surface Material Use | Wood | Wood | Wood | Wood |
| Dry to touch (min.) | 60 min | 120 min | 120 min | 120 min |
| View Product | View Product | View Product | View Product |
Specifications
Dimensions
| Container Size | 1 Quart | Coverage Area (sq. ft.) | 275 ft² |
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Details
| Application Method | Brush,Wipe On | Base Material | Oil Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color Family | White | Color/Finish | White Wash |
| 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 | Interior Wall & Trim | 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 | Whitewashed |
Warranty / Certifications
| Manufacturer Warranty | Satisfaction guaranteed for full refund of purchase price |
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Customer Reviews
Sep 2, 2020
Great product! It made our beams look amazing! I was skeptical about it being oil-based but it tu...
Great product! It made our beams look amazing! I was skeptical about it being oil-based but it turned out to be the perfect product to white wash our rustic beams.
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Sep 1, 2020
cool white color, enhances grain nicely
I was looking for a pale cool (bluish, not yellowish) gray color, basically a weathered-wood look but lighter. After applying Weatherwash Storm on maple wood, which is terrific for enhancing the grain while staying towards the blue, but it's still darker than I wanted (right side of photo). So I wiped on a thin layer of Varathane White Wash (left side of photo), and it's *perfect*, exactly what I wanted. Grain is still vivid, color is lovely. Easy to use, dried quickly, one coat was all I needed.
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Aug 18, 2020
I wanted a solid white color so i put 1 coat on & let it dry
I wanted a solid white color so i put 1 coat on & let it dry
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Aug 4, 2020
Really pleased with the white wash stain...
Really pleased with the white wash stain
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Jul 14, 2020
Great product love the way it turned out on my...
Great product love the way it turned out on my desk that I made.
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Jul 1, 2020
I love the stained white washed look.
I love the stained white washed look.
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May 12, 2020
I loved the final result . I put it on with a brush and it was so easy. It looks great .
I loved the final result . I put it on with a brush and it was so easy. It looks great .
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Jan 28, 2020
Great coverage. Can be light or heavy. I used this on pine tongue and groove for a ceiling I also...
Great coverage. Can be light or heavy.
I used this on pine tongue and groove for a ceiling I also added a bit of black stain
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Oct 16, 2019
I used to thin paint to white wash but this is already done! So much easier and great coverage!
I used to thin paint to white wash but this is already done! So much easier and great coverage!
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Oct 3, 2019
Varathane Hummm…Varathane classic oil based wood stains are my Choice for my Halloween novelty Cr...
Varathane Hummm…Varathane classic oil based wood stains are my Choice for my Halloween novelty Crafts. Varathane is easy to use, easy clean up, low oder, dries fast (1 hr or less), I especially like the weathered Look the finishes are amazing such as Weathered gray, Weathered Oak, Great selection of colors 30+ and a good price. I have tried several of the other colors and I have found no difference in Quality of any color. I highly recommend this product
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