Customer Reviews for Varathane 1 qt. Carbon Gray Premium Fast Dry Interior Wood Stain (2-Pack)
- 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
Customer Reviews
May 2, 2021
Aged Barrel
This stain color is so beautiful! It’s a grey brown and goes perfectly with our farmhouse design. We stained these pine doors with it, one coat. We did not seal it, we love the unfinished wood look. It’s perfect for an aged weathered look we wanted. Dries very quickly.
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Apr 24, 2021
Loved the color. I bought it for a welcome sign.
Loved the color. I bought it for a welcome sign.
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Apr 11, 2021
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Apr 5, 2021
Looks great
I mixed ebony and kona togther to get the look i wanted. Came out slightly darker than i wamted but thats on me and not the product. Stair treads do look amazing. I used the staining pads which made it very easy to apply.
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Apr 1, 2021
Went on beautifully. I didn't know what to expect on...
Went on beautifully. I didn't know what to expect on this project. The floors are over 100 years old and hadn't been cared for. Sanding only helped with some of the marks, so I wasn't expecting much other than protecting the floors (adding 3 layers of poly also) from now on. I have received so many compliments on the floor! The color is beautiful!
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Mar 31, 2021
Love, love, love this color. I have used this on...
Love, love, love this color. I have used this on a heirloom rocking horse I was restoring which came out beautiful, and I also used that same color on a window seat that I just refinished and am very happy with the color. I used a water base satin poly to seal it. Excellent !
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Mar 19, 2021
On red oak, 1 coat was a beautiful white wash...
On red oak, 1 coat was a beautiful white wash finish. Was our pick out of about 6 different “whites”.
Image is prior to cabinets being painted white.
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Mar 19, 2021
It goes on very well, beautiful color. Darkens up to a perfect shade as you re-coat it if you pre...
It goes on very well, beautiful color. Darkens up to a perfect shade as you re-coat it if you prefer a darker color. I love it.
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Mar 18, 2021
Easy to use with a brush and the sprayer...
Easy to use with a brush and the sprayer
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Mar 18, 2021
Love it! Great color for round wood signs!...
Love it! Great color for round wood signs!
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Mar 16, 2021
Ruined my project
I built a barn door and was getting ready to finish it up. I purchased this premium stain and it completely ruined my barn door. It applied dark like paint. It took much longer than an hour to dry and didn’t even show the grain of the wood. I had to sand it all down and paint the door white, which was not part of the plan. Going back to the store to get the standard stain.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportMar 16, 2021
Oh no, we can help. When applying the Rust-Oleum Varathane Fast Dry Wood Stain, it is important to wipe away the excess wood stain so the wood grain can show through and the stain can dry properly. With soft woods, excessive absorption of the stain can occur too. In this case, you would need to make sure to condition the wood with the Rust-Oleum Varathane Wood Conditioner first so that the stain will apply evenly.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Wood-Conditioner-342087/305704375 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Wood-Conditioner-342087/305704375 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5
Mar 15, 2021
Perfect for a beginner!
This was my first ever stain and it worked perfectly. Even though it doesn't need a conditioner I still used one. Either way looked great when I tested it but when using a prestain it helped not make it darker. My thinking was I can go light to dark but not reverse. I used briarsmoke and it was gorgeous! Highly recommend it's a cool tone brown in my opinion and really pops off white accents.
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Mar 7, 2021
My project came out cool, I used a couple of...
My project came out cool, I used a couple of different colors to give it a weathered look.
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Feb 22, 2021
Works perfect
I bought this to paint my bar stools legs because I don’t like the light brown color they had and this stain did the job perfectly. Highly recommended
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Feb 18, 2021
carbon gray stain
This is a very good dark stain to use for woodworking projects where you can still see the stain
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Feb 18, 2021
We were very happy with this product. It was easy to apply and the diy pallet headboard that we m...
We were very happy with this product. It was easy to apply and the diy pallet headboard that we made looked great! The stain really enhanced the natural wood grains and was the perfect color that we were looking for.
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Feb 18, 2021
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Feb 2, 2021
very pretty!
I used this on sanded wood floors. I used a throw away brush to put on, let sit a couple minutes then wiped off excess with a soft rag. The sanded floors really soaked it up so I figured out to not wipe too much off. The picture is one coat and no finish coat yet.
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Jan 31, 2021
Applied easily with soft cloth, excellent penetration. Dried to tack...
Applied easily with soft cloth, excellent penetration. Dried to tack quickly, fully dry in 8 his. No reapplication needed for my project. Had a nice sheen with out poly, covered with poly for durability.
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Jan 30, 2021
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Jan 29, 2021
The stain was easy to apply, provided the expected results to the top of the dresser and night st...
The stain was easy to apply, provided the expected results to the top of the dresser and night stands. I then sealed it with varathane triple thick polyurethane and it again looked great. I would recommend the varathane stain and polyurethane for refinishing furniture.
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Jan 20, 2021
Wrong color
Color was not as described even with the wood pictured in the description.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportJan 22, 2021
We appreciate your feedback, Ryan! With any application, it is essential that Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain is applied to a test area first. This is because the wood species used for the application will affect the final color of the stain.
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Jan 16, 2021
Color was a LIE
This was not Gray. I had the wood properly sanded and conditioner applied even though the product says there isnt any need for it. Was a weathered burnt color. Now ill be spending my time stripping this mistake
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportJan 19, 2021
Oh no, we can help! Keep in mind that the final color of the Rust-Oleum Varathane Fast Dry Wood Stain can vary depending on the wood species. We always recommend applying it to a test area first to ensure it is the color you're looking for. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5
Jan 12, 2021
Product ruined my living room and dining room. Made my floors look like a deck. Thick stain almos...
Product ruined my living room and dining room. Made my floors look like a deck. Thick stain almost looks like paint
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportJan 15, 2021
Hi Issa, it sounds like the excess stain may have not been wiped from the surface after it was applied. This is a crucial step, and is necessary to ensure proper appearance and drying. Please give us a call at 800-901-0411, we will be happy to help you troubleshoot this issue. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
Jan 10, 2021
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Jan 10, 2021
It worked out great. I mixes Kona with Dark Walnut to achieve dark grain and walnut tones. Me and...
It worked out great. I mixes Kona with Dark Walnut to achieve dark grain and walnut tones. Me and the kids made a 6'.7" growth chart for my their Mom, my Lady for Christmas. Turned out amazing, she loved it!!!
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Jan 8, 2021
Varathane Vintage Aqua
Great color stain. Unique and goes on great with a foam brush.
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Dec 29, 2020
Love It
This products looks exactly like advertised. Easy to apply and dries very quickly.
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Dec 29, 2020
I LOVE THIS STAIN!!
I wiped the cupboards with a damp cloth then applied. New kitchen in a few hours with one can!! Definitely recommend this stain!! I did purchase a second time to do my dad's cupboards and my front door.
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Dec 25, 2020
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