$28.99
General Finishes dyes are ready to use, water based formulations designed to give you deep, rich colors without raising the wood grain. These easy to use dyes can be used straight out of the can, or can be diluted with the Neutral Base or water or intermixed with General's other water...
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Features:
- Dye stains can also be used as a toner when mixed with GF water based topcoats
- Unique, water based, ultra penetrating
- Designed to work like solvent-based stains
- The deep rich tones enhance the wood grain
- Produces vibrant colors
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Transform Curly Maple with Dye Stain
Early in my woodworking career, I lived by the maxim that I would never artificially color the wood I was using.
Reviews
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Raises the grain more than any stain I've ever used
I used this dye on a live edge pine bench and the color came out nice but I've never used a "stain" that raised the grain more. Instructions say it doesn't raise grain ... not true!
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General Finishes Pre-mix Water Based Dye
Like all General Finishes products this is a winner.
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Excellent results for first time user
This was my first time using a water based dud, and this resulted in the best finish I have ever put on one of my pieces of furniture. More care is required in using water based as opposed to oilbased for an even distribution, but with a little practice I was able to over come this with superior results. You will experience some raising of the wood grain due to the water base, but this will be overcome through sanding on subsequent sanding. I will certainly use again.