Customer Reviews for Varathane 1 qt. Red Oak 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
Dec 20, 2020
Varathane Carbon Gray
This is the forst time I have finished a piece of furniture, and the results were fantastic. So easy to use wipe on than wipe off after about a minute I found.
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Dec 18, 2020
Rating provided by a verified purchaser...
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Dec 17, 2020
Beautiful, unique color
Beautiful, unique color
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Dec 13, 2020
This stain has a deep rich look. Lots of compliments...
This stain has a deep rich look. Lots of compliments on my table. Really easy to apply!
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Dec 12, 2020
Worked really well! Great color!...
Worked really well! Great color!
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Dec 4, 2020
Make sure you know if you want gloss or Satin. and if you want only a small amount, unfortunatel...
Make sure you know if you want gloss or Satin. and if you want only a small amount, unfortunately those cans are not labeled, and in reality are only gloss. I was able to color match nicely, just wish I could have gotten a small can of satin.
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Nov 26, 2020
Rock star color! I used it over a piece that...
Rock star color! I used it over a piece that was already stained and it darkened it quite a bit.
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Nov 13, 2020
I used this product to stain a lap steel guitar made from an salvaged old barn post which had bee...
I used this product to stain a lap steel guitar made from an salvaged old barn post which had been sawn and planed to size. I subsequently top coated it with Varathane clear urethane to top coat. Both products dried well and served their intended purposes and were reasonably priced. Very happy with the choices I made.
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Nov 11, 2020
I really really love the color. I've stain...
I really really love the color. I've stain my furniture and it came beautiful.
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Nov 11, 2020
I bought this to stain some relief maps of lakes that I was making, I liked the color so much tha...
I bought this to stain some relief maps of lakes that I was making, I liked the color so much that I used it for the trim in my bathroom. The stain laid down great with a foam brush and shows grain really nicely. The only thing I didn't like was that I had to get a lot more stain than I needed.
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Nov 11, 2020
I needed to replace a threshold and I wanted to stain it grey, this did the job for me.
I needed to replace a threshold and I wanted to stain it grey, this did the job for me.
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Nov 3, 2020
Dark Walnut Wonderful Color
Im refinishing an old dining table and bought this stain in Dark walnut! Came out looking soo good! And dried so quick!
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Oct 29, 2020
Lovely warm grey
We built and stained barn doors. The was a lovely warm taupey grey. I love the color and it goes well with my home. I love the willow grey. I don't have a picture of the doors hanging as we haven't done that yet but these are lovely.
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Oct 23, 2020
Awesome rich color...
Awesome rich color
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Oct 9, 2020
Serious color inaccuracy
I bought Briarsmoke because I was looking for something that had an ashy undertone, but still a wood color (i.e., not overwhelmingly gray). The color on the can and the swatch in the store looked perfect. Imagine my disappointment when I opened the can and it looked like gray paint. I gave it a try anyways, and - shocker - it looked like gray paint on the wood. It was very opaque and covered most of the wood grain, even with a very light application. I'm really disappointed with the advertising of this color. If I wanted gray paint, I would have not wasted $10 on this stain and bought gray paint.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportOct 12, 2020
Hi Casey, a crucial step in the application of our Varathane Fast Dry Wood Stains is to wipe the excess stain from the wood after a few minutes. The stain will appear as a solid color in the can, and once applied to the surface, however, the excess stain must be removed by wiping with a lint-free cloth after a few minutes to ensure the proper color, appearance, and curing. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
Sep 24, 2020
Great stain color
I love the color. Its easy to work with. For a light gray color I applied small amounts with a rag and wiped after 30 seconds or so. It gives a deep gray color fast so if you're not careful it'll look like gray paint. I would try it out on scrap wood before to get the color your looking for.
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Sep 15, 2020
I have used a variety of stain brands but I...
I have used a variety of stain brands but I do prefer Varathane. The dry time was as advertised (approximately 30 minutes) and the color was spot on as you can see in the photo below. As always when staining, be sure to wear gloves!
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Sep 12, 2020
Not a fast drying stain!
As a woodworker, I know how to use stain. This product is horrible. I used it to stain my dining room floor. After install of red oak flooring, the stain looked very blotchy. I thought that I did something wrong in the application so I sanded the floor back to bare wood and applied wood conditioner (something that I never have had to do on oak before). Second stain looked amazing! Exceeded the manufacturer’s directions I waited 4 hours before applying polyurethane on a very low humidity day. Deep into the poly coat, I noticed the stain pulled up. The stain wasn’t dry. My floors need to be sanded a second time. While reading these comments, this isn’t uncommon. These instructions were written by a marketing team rather than professionals. So disappointing.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportSep 14, 2020
That is not what we like to hear, Jeremy! Once our Varathane Fast Dry Wood Stain has been applied and allowed to penetrate the bare wood for a few minutes, the excess stain must be wiped from the surface to ensure the stain will dry in the expected time frame. Please give us a call at 800-901-0411, we want to learn more about the application issues, and try to make things right. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
Sep 2, 2020
Looks NOTHING like it shows. Just looks like straight grey...
Looks NOTHING like it shows. Just looks like straight grey paint.
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportSep 3, 2020
Our Varathane Fast Dry Wood Stains are wiping stains, so the excess stain must be wiped away from the wood to ensure proper appearance and drying. When in the can and first applied, the stain will appear opaque, similar to a paint. Once the stain has been allowed to penetrate the wood for a few minutes, wipe the surface with a clean rag in the direction of the wood grain to remove all of the excess stain. If the stain has been applied and the excess was not removed, the stain on top of the wood will likely remain tacky. If this occurs, you can wipe the surface with a rag dampened with either more stain, or mineral spirits to reactivate the tacky stain. Continue wiping the surface in the direction of the wood grain, until all of the stain on the wood has been removed, leaving only what is in the wood behind. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
Aug 19, 2020
Great coverage, easy to apply and dries fast. I used...
Great coverage, easy to apply and dries fast. I used the stain to dry brush a project to highlight the grain and it turned out nice.
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Aug 18, 2020
Red stain goes on a little different than regular wood stain. I put one coat on and just let it dry
Red stain goes on a little different than regular wood stain. I put one coat on and just let it dry
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Aug 18, 2020
The black cherry color was perfect. I followed the direction however, I applied the product wi...
The black cherry color was perfect. I followed the direction however, I applied the product with a soft cloth. The stain went on beautifully. My desk was dry in an hour however, I waited overnite. It looked even better. Completely satisfied with the product.
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Aug 18, 2020
Was recommended this product by a fellow woodworker enthusiast. It did not disappoint! Love the...
Was recommended this product by a fellow woodworker enthusiast. It did not disappoint! Love the color and the ease of staining. The only downside is I wish it came in a water based version. Cleanup is messy if you're trying to do it in stages due to time constraints! I refinished my table that I stripped down to bare oak. It came out perfectly!
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Aug 15, 2020
It’s a stain and has the exact hue of pink I was looking for.ill be using the wood as table tops ...
It’s a stain and has the exact hue of pink I was looking for.ill be using the wood as table tops for my work desk.
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Aug 14, 2020
Pretty good product. Very quality result
Pretty good product. Very quality result
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Aug 14, 2020
Used this product in color: Early American
I just refinished my entry hall staircase. Rough condition to start. Was going to the old stand by of Minwax,Home Depot being my DIY home store found they no longer carried. Picked up 2 cans of this Varathan, when I opened to use, I thought OMGosh, was concerned of the thicker appearance & how dark it looked,but decided to roll with it. I could not be Happier and was so glad this was my choice. I used less than 1 of the cans . Covered Beautifully the steps,slingers,newel post,2 platforms(you get picture) And matched my existing woodwork.Love the outcome. Used same brand of clear coat as well.
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Aug 13, 2020
More of a gray
We were looking for the color on the can and got a dark gray instead. Also wondering if the can was mislabeled
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportAug 14, 2020
Thank you for reaching out! Prior to application, we recommend applying Rust-Oleum Varathane Premium Fast Wood Stain in a test area first to ensure the desired color. This is because the wood species used for the application can affect the final color of the stain.
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
- Rust-Oleum Product Support 3
Aug 11, 2020
Natural Stain on Butcher Block
Originally tried out the “golden oak” stain but that was way too brown. Went with the natural stain instead and that gave me the perfect golden look for my butcher block counters. Used oil based poly as finish and came exactly as desired.
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Aug 8, 2020
Carbon Gray Stain
Chose this stain to refinish my family’s 30 year old oak dining table and am really happy with how it came out. I used 1 coat for the bench top and 2 on the table. In this Vegas heat I definitely had to wipe off almost immediately after applying or else it looks like paint. Topcoated with minwax oil based poly (first few coats with a brush on and last few with wipe on).
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Aug 5, 2020
Beautiful color. I get loads of compliments on my choice...
Beautiful color. I get loads of compliments on my choice of stain for shiplap
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