- 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 37 sq. ft. per 8 oz.
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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
- Designed to enhance natural grain of interior wood surfaces such as furniture, cabinets, doors, trim and more
- Covers up to 37 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
- Online price includes PaintCare fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, OR, RI, VT, WA
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what size tip to use with electric paint sprayer?
Asked by Stephen June 15, 2021We appreciate your interest, Stephen! To ensure proper penetration of Rust-Oleum Varathane Classic Wood Stain, we recommend applying with a brush or a clean rag. We do not recommend spraying this product. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
Can I use it on these shaker style oak wood cabinets without sanding/adding any other products? Will it turn out the proper color? I already bought it
Asked by Jen June 5, 2021Happy to help, Jen! Rust-Oleum Varathane Classic Wood Stain must be applied to bare, sanded to wood to ensure proper penetration. We also recommend applying in a test area first to ensure the desired color, since the wood species used can affect the final color. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
Would weathered oak actually stain yellow pine even wirh pre conditoner ? Any tips?
Asked by Tom May 6, 2021Glad to lend a hand, Tom. Rust-Oleum Varathane Classic Wood Stain in Weathered Oak can definitely be applied pine wood. We do recommend with softer woods such as that be conditioned to ensure a uniform finish. For that, you can used the Rust-Oleum Varathane Wood Conditioner. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Wood-Conditioner-342087/305704375 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5
Color matching
Asked by Sbryant April 23, 2021Thank you for reaching out! Our Varathane Wood Stains work best for interior wood surfaces. For an exterior fence, we recommend using one of our Wolman Wood Stain coatings: https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Exterior-Wood-Coatings-Exterior-Wood-Stains/Wolman/N-5yc1vZbbbmZ5ep - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
Are there stains with Polyurethane
Asked by Punkin April 23, 2021Thank you for reaching out! If Gunstock is the color you would like, we recommend applying the Varathane Classic Gunstock Wood Stain, then polyurethane in the sheen of your choice. We do also offer our Varathane Oil-Based Stain & Polyurethane, which is a tinted polyurethane coating: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-American-Chestnut-Satin-Oil-Based-Interior-Polyurethane-and-Stain-2-Pack-339613/305535877 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
How do I care and clean any future stains or spots after this stain is applied on my furniture?
Asked by Danielle April 17, 2021Happy to help, Danielle! Rust-Oleum Varathane Classic Wood Stain is a penetrating product that dries and hardens inside the wood. To protect the finish on interior furniture, we recommend finishing with Rust-Oleum Varathane Ultimate Polyurethane. Once the finish has cured, the surface may be cleaned with standard nonabrasive household cleaners. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Clear-Satin-Oil-Based-Interior-Polyurethane-341720/305583791 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 4
Can you use this stain on butcher block then seal it with Tung Oil?
Asked by Butcher April 15, 2021If it was aged completely I personally would not have an issue with using it.
What kind of seal do apply after i stain my doors?
Asked by Jo April 13, 2021Great question, Jo. If the Rust-Oleum Varathane Classic Wood Stain was applied on an exterior door, then we recommend using Rust-Oleum Varathane Spar Urethane. For inside, you'll need to use an interior polyurethane. https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Exterior-Wood-Coatings-Exterior-Wood-Sealers/Varathane/N-5yc1vZaquxZ641/Ntk-EnrichedProductInfo/Ntt-spar%2Burethane?NCNI-5&storeSelection=1950,1912,1986,1976,1961&experienceName=default - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5
Do you have exterior
Asked by LB April 8, 2021We can help! While our Varathane line does not offer an exterior stain, Rust-Oleum Varathane Classic Wood Stain can be topcoated with a suitable spar for durability on exterior surfaces. We recommend using a Rust-Oleum Varathane Spar Urethane. https://www.homedepot.com/s/varathane%2520spar?NCNI-5 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
can interior stain be used on exterior surfaces if there are coated with exterior polyurethane
Asked by de March 26, 2021Thank you for reaching out! An exterior wood stain such as our Wolman DuraStain is a better option in most cases for exterior wood surfaces, however, our Varathane Classic Wood Stain may be applied to exterior wood surfaces if our Varathane Spar Urethane is applied over it to protect the finish. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Clear-Gloss-Water-Based-Exterior-Spar-Urethane-250041H/100162024 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
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