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General Finishes Water Based Wood Stain, 1 Pint, Natural

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Brand General Finishes
Surface Recommendation Wood
Material Wood
Model Name B661-L Pint

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  • High-quality pigments produce rich, dark colors; Can be hand-applied or sprayed.
  • Indoor use only; Formulated to provide workability similar to oil based stains
  • Low odor, low VOC, water cleanup and noncombustible
  • Create custom colors by intermixing GF Water Based Wood Stains or paints, or mix with any GF water based topcoat to tint and tone

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Color ‎Natural
Brand ‎General Finishes
Surface Recommendation ‎Wood
Material ‎Wood
Model Name ‎B661-L Pint
Size ‎1 Pint
Coating Description ‎Water-based
Item dimensions L x W x H ‎3.38 x 3.38 x 3.88 inches
Item Weight ‎1.15 Pounds
Finish Type ‎Transparent
Coverage ‎50-75 sq.ft.
Compatible Material ‎Wood
Liquid Volume ‎1 Pints
Paint Type ‎Water Based
Base Material ‎Wood
Package Information ‎Can
Number of Items ‎1
Manufacturer ‎General Finishes
Unit Count ‎16.0 Fluid Ounces
Global Trade Identification Number ‎00606016100002
UPC ‎606016100002
Part Number ‎WNPT
Item Weight ‎1.15 pounds
Product Dimensions ‎3.38 x 3.38 x 3.88 inches
Country of Origin ‎USA
Item model number ‎B661-L Pint
Finish ‎Transparent
Item Package Quantity ‎1
Included Components ‎General Finishes Water Based Wood Stain, 1 Pint, Natural
Batteries Included? ‎No
Batteries Required? ‎No

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ASIN B001DT4Q7A
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4.5 out of 5 stars 1,918 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #14,412 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement)
#41 in Household Stains
Date First Available June 22, 2008

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Product Description

General Finishes water based stains have all the advantages of oil base stains: they spread easily, can be repaired, can be Blended effortlessly, and have plenty of open time. The thicker formula allows controlled penetration, which will reduce blotching on softer goods such as aspen, pine and maple.

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1. Ensure proper drying conditions (70° F and 50% humidity, out of direct sunlight, with good air movement). 2. Stir the stain before use. 3. Apply the stain with a brush, roll, pad, or spray. 4. For raw wood, wait 30+ minutes before recoating; for existing finish, wait 1+ hour. 5. Clean up tools with warm, soapy water. 6. Apply 1+ coats, with additional coats deepening the color.

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Customers find the wood stain highly pigmented and easy to work with, noting it's like oil-based gel stain and takes beautifully. The product provides complete one-coat coverage and works well on maple cabinets, with one customer mentioning it's easy to apply with a sponge brush. While some customers find it worth the price, others consider it not worth the money, and opinions about drying speed are mixed.

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178 customers mention "Color"126 positive52 negative

Customers are satisfied with the wood stain's color, noting it is highly pigmented and looks good after multiple coats.

"...It's easy to apply, and the finished product looks great!" Read more

"...It went from light brown to expresso brown and it looks beautiful and shiny." Read more

"...looked closer to cherry than other types we saw, but it is a darker shade of brown - Just FYI...." Read more

"It’s a very dark brown/black stain color …best brand for this color is general finishes in my opinion they get the color right every time ...." Read more

127 customers mention "Stain quality"107 positive20 negative

Customers are satisfied with the wood stain's quality, noting that it takes beautifully and resembles oil-based gel stain, while being easy to clean.

"...Great product that went on smoothly and really stains the wood well. Make sure to go in strokes in the same direction." Read more

"...Loves the gel stain itself but definitely follow the can and don’t do more than two coats- it gets streaky fast." Read more

"...marks, or you accidentally apply it too thick somewhere, it's very easy to sand off, so it's a good product for amateurs like me who goof up a lot...." Read more

"Not like old oil based stains." Read more

100 customers mention "Ease of use"90 positive10 negative

Customers find the wood stain easy to use, noting that it goes on smoothly and is worth the effort.

"...It's easy to apply, and the finished product looks great!" Read more

"...The color is almost as if a professional did it. This is the best painting for wood. I highly recommend it...." Read more

"...Great product that went on smoothly and really stains the wood well. Make sure to go in strokes in the same direction." Read more

"These water based stains are great and easy to use without the chemicals and smell of the oil-based stains. Great color selection too...." Read more

99 customers mention "Functionality"87 positive12 negative

Customers find that the wood stain works well, particularly on maple cabinets, and produces beautiful results.

"For a beginner, this worked well for a home DIY project at an affordable price. It's easy to apply, and the finished product looks great!" Read more

"It worked as expected. The color is almost as if a professional did it. This is the best painting for wood. I highly recommend it...." Read more

"...Great product that went on smoothly and really stains the wood well. Make sure to go in strokes in the same direction." Read more

"These water based stains are great and easy to use without the chemicals and smell of the oil-based stains. Great color selection too...." Read more

43 customers mention "Quality"43 positive0 negative

Customers find the wood stain to be of excellent quality, noting that it holds up well and provides a good finish on hard maple.

"...A little deceiving during application but the finished product is good...." Read more

"...Use some good quality all cotton rags to wipe off the excess and whatever you do, don’t wait too long and let it dry!..." Read more

"...It's still a good product, but I did have to make some adjustments. Apparently, the water-based products will change again in April 2019...." Read more

"Every General Finishes product I've used is top quality and this is no exception...." Read more

25 customers mention "Coverage"22 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the wood stain's coverage, noting it provides complete one-coat coverage and spreads smoothly.

"It covered well, but was very different from other water based stains that I have used." Read more

"...Good coverage and great color. I was impressed at how well this was packaged" Read more

"...’ grey hardwood floor, easy to control, highly pigmented, customizable coverage, a beautiful white while still showing grain...." Read more

"...It spreads smoothly, and covers in a single application...." Read more

47 customers mention "Dries quickly"32 positive15 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about how quickly the wood stain dries.

"...3 parts stain to one part water worked very well. It just keeps it wet longer, so it doesn't dry so fast while you're working with it...." Read more

"...It dries FAST so make sure you work in sections, and I used a scotch brite type of sponge to wipe off the excess." Read more

"...stain was blotchy, much darker than the photos, and nearly impossible to keep a wet edge - it dries so quickly and is very hard to work with...." Read more

"...It’s not watery at all but more like a thin gel...." Read more

28 customers mention "Value for money"13 positive15 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the wood stain, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it not worth the money.

"For a beginner, this worked well for a home DIY project at an affordable price. It's easy to apply, and the finished product looks great!" Read more

"...It's certainly not inexpensive but thought I'd give it a try. I opened the can and was shocked to see how black it is...." Read more

"...Worth every penny!!!!!" Read more

"...Also, I have no clue why this is so expensive. F*** me I guess...." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent stain at a great price!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
    Size: 1 PintColor: Antique OakVerified Purchase
    For a beginner, this worked well for a home DIY project at an affordable price. It's easy to apply, and the finished product looks great!
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  • Christian M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect expresso brown
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
    Size: 1 PintColor: EspressoVerified Purchase
    It worked as expected. The color is almost as if a professional did it. This is the best painting for wood. I highly recommend it. It went from light brown to expresso brown and it looks beautiful and shiny.
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  • N. BA.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product but color is darker
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
    Size: 1 QuartColor: SedonaVerified Purchase
    Thought this would help stain our cherry wood cabinets and online this looked closer to cherry than other types we saw, but it is a darker shade of brown - Just FYI. Great product that went on smoothly and really stains the wood well. Make sure to go in strokes in the same direction.
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  • Amazon customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Espresso gf stain water based
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
    Size: 1 QuartColor: EspressoVerified Purchase
    It’s a very dark brown/black stain color …best brand for this color is general finishes in my opinion they get the color right every time . If you need a dark brown no orange or red brown this is the one … I don’t like when a brown has mixed colors but that’s just my opinion value is here color wise money well spent no stickiness at all with water based it is pretty durable and I just used one coat because I like dark brown almost black color… for my dining chair seats went on with 2parts water to one part stain for me . I got quart but still have plenty for other projects left kinda expensive but love it easy to use and no surprises with colors thanks to General Finishes .
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  • Superglide
    5.0 out of 5 stars It is a heavy fast drying stain.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
    Size: 1 PintColor: GraystoneVerified Purchase
    It covered well, but was very different from other water based stains that I have used.
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  • Charleigh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Wood Floor - Walnut Stain
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
    Size: 1 GallonColor: WalnutVerified Purchase
    This review is for anyone researching how this stain will look on solid wood floors.
    I bought unfinished 5” #2 common red oak because I wanted to finish it myself. I put in the floors, spending countless hours sanding (with a floor buffer, the drywall sander didn’t work very fast), to finally be able to stain with water-based stain and finish with a half & half tung oil from milk paint.
    I wanted to add a review for someone who is researching this and make some suggestions.
    I had to have a water-based stain for the tung oil. Tung oil is a natural finish that nourishes it instead of covering it with a plastic layer (ahem polyurethane). I have nothing against polyurethane but if I wanted to walk barefoot on plastic I would have gone with the much easier, much cheaper option of luxury vinyl plank just saying.
    Actual Walnut was not an option. I did not have enough in my budget for that. I went with the cheap option that being red oak, however I am not overly fond of orange, yellow and red being in my floor. I wanted it to be like a medium to dark-ish brown. Thus the walnut stain. I tested out the stain on a few pieces of my wood floor and decided I liked it. I must say that I didn’t really care if it looked a lot like walnut. I was just wanting a deeper color.
    When I finally got to where I stained the whole floor, I initially wasn’t sure I liked it. It looked blotchy to me. I was almost to the point where I was going to sand it all off. However, I invited some family members who are known to give me their honest opinions. They told me I was being too particular and that they thought it looked good. I did use 240 grit and sanded lightly on the parts where I thought it was too dark. I am glad they did because it turned out great.
    Some things I suggest to future diy’ers.
    1. Thin out the stain with water. This will give you more time between sections of the floor.
    2. Stain with the grain of the wood from one wall to the other. I did this and it was the right choice.
    3. DO NOT try to stain the edges first. I did this in the living room and I could see where it overlapped. I tried to both buff it out with more stain and then I sanded it with 240 grit. It did disguise it, but I will forever know. Major regret.
    4. I suggest using a rag or a paintbrush. I tried using the paint roller for the stain. It did not work well getting into all the holes and cracks. It also did not apply an even coat. I and the person who helped me used a rag after that.
    5. Remember it looks better with finish. I am using tung oil but the same can be said for polyurethane.
    All in all I am happy with the result. And it DOES look like walnut after it is has been finished.
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    Charleigh
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Solid Wood Floor - Walnut Stain

    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
    This review is for anyone researching how this stain will look on solid wood floors.
    I bought unfinished 5” #2 common red oak because I wanted to finish it myself. I put in the floors, spending countless hours sanding (with a floor buffer, the drywall sander didn’t work very fast), to finally be able to stain with water-based stain and finish with a half & half tung oil from milk paint.
    I wanted to add a review for someone who is researching this and make some suggestions.
    I had to have a water-based stain for the tung oil. Tung oil is a natural finish that nourishes it instead of covering it with a plastic layer (ahem polyurethane). I have nothing against polyurethane but if I wanted to walk barefoot on plastic I would have gone with the much easier, much cheaper option of luxury vinyl plank just saying.
    Actual Walnut was not an option. I did not have enough in my budget for that. I went with the cheap option that being red oak, however I am not overly fond of orange, yellow and red being in my floor. I wanted it to be like a medium to dark-ish brown. Thus the walnut stain. I tested out the stain on a few pieces of my wood floor and decided I liked it. I must say that I didn’t really care if it looked a lot like walnut. I was just wanting a deeper color.
    When I finally got to where I stained the whole floor, I initially wasn’t sure I liked it. It looked blotchy to me. I was almost to the point where I was going to sand it all off. However, I invited some family members who are known to give me their honest opinions. They told me I was being too particular and that they thought it looked good. I did use 240 grit and sanded lightly on the parts where I thought it was too dark. I am glad they did because it turned out great.
    Some things I suggest to future diy’ers.
    1. Thin out the stain with water. This will give you more time between sections of the floor.
    2. Stain with the grain of the wood from one wall to the other. I did this and it was the right choice.
    3. DO NOT try to stain the edges first. I did this in the living room and I could see where it overlapped. I tried to both buff it out with more stain and then I sanded it with 240 grit. It did disguise it, but I will forever know. Major regret.
    4. I suggest using a rag or a paintbrush. I tried using the paint roller for the stain. It did not work well getting into all the holes and cracks. It also did not apply an even coat. I and the person who helped me used a rag after that.
    5. Remember it looks better with finish. I am using tung oil but the same can be said for polyurethane.
    All in all I am happy with the result. And it DOES look like walnut after it is has been finished.
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  • artist
    5.0 out of 5 stars Whitewash
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
    Size: 1 PintColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    These water based stains are great and easy to use without the chemicals and smell of the oil-based stains. Great color selection too. I used the whitewash to give my raw doors a pickled look and they turned out great.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Whitewash

    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
    These water based stains are great and easy to use without the chemicals and smell of the oil-based stains. Great color selection too. I used the whitewash to give my raw doors a pickled look and they turned out great.
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  • Ann
    1.0 out of 5 stars Awful, Waste of $$
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025
    Size: 1 QuartColor: GraystoneVerified Purchase
    Horrible to work with - we followed the instructions, watched all the videos, did everything we were supposed to do and the results are absolutely terrible. This is not our first attempt at staining either, so we know what we are doing. The stain was blotchy, much darker than the photos, and nearly impossible to keep a wet edge - it dries so quickly and is very hard to work with. Even after multiple coats, it looks awful. This was literally $50 down the drain. Luckily we can return the top coat - will be painting instead.
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    Ann
    1.0 out of 5 stars
    Awful, Waste of $$

    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025
    Horrible to work with - we followed the instructions, watched all the videos, did everything we were supposed to do and the results are absolutely terrible. This is not our first attempt at staining either, so we know what we are doing. The stain was blotchy, much darker than the photos, and nearly impossible to keep a wet edge - it dries so quickly and is very hard to work with. Even after multiple coats, it looks awful. This was literally $50 down the drain. Luckily we can return the top coat - will be painting instead.
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  • Bassem
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not a gel stain
    Reviewed in Australia on August 12, 2021
    Size: 1 PintColor: ProvincialVerified Purchase
    It is not a gel stain.
    It is a water base stain
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  • BUYER BEWARE!!!
    1.0 out of 5 stars Purposely sent the incorrect item and the return shipping is going to cost me $37-00
    Reviewed in Australia on March 6, 2023
    Size: 1 PintColor: Antique BrownVerified Purchase
    Needed to stain a wall and door therefore was after the GEL STAIN because it does not drip as easily as ordinary stain. Received a notice stating that the gel was not available and assumed I would get a refund. OH NO!! They just decided to send whatever they had on hand to get the sale hoping that I would not send it back because of the international post!!!!!!!! Well they were right!!!
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  • Allison Mason
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not the advertised colour
    Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2024
    Size: 1 GallonColor: TobaccoVerified Purchase
    I bought this hoping for the darker brown pictured on the can but was extremely disappointed when it came out pitch black. As it is a water based paint I hoped I could possibly dilute it more to achieve a colour closer to what I wanted but it always came out just pure black. I was so sick of waiting to finish my kitchen that I just went with this stain and now have a "Batman Pantry" that haunts me. I will admit the colour has somewhat grown on me but I am still a bit pissed from the false advertising I was subjected to.
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  • احمد الشمراني
    5.0 out of 5 stars مشتريه من زمان ولا فكيته
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on November 4, 2024
    Size: 1 PintColor: HickoryVerified Purchase
    له من سنتين وشكله نشف
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
    Reviewed in Singapore on March 3, 2024
    Size: 1 PintColor: OnyxVerified Purchase
    Love this product goes on so easy, absorbs well into the wood. Nice colour. Easy clean up.
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    Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great product

    Reviewed in Singapore on March 3, 2024
    Love this product goes on so easy, absorbs well into the wood. Nice colour. Easy clean up.
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