Technical Data Sheet

Water Based Wood Stain

Product Features

Water ‐ Based Wood Stain uses cu ng ‐ edge resin and pigment technology to o ff er DIY consumers and profes ‐ sionals an easy ‐ to ‐ use alterna ve to tradi onal oil ‐ based products. Users can easily achieve dark, uniform colors on hard ‐ to ‐ stain woods like pine and maple.

These stains can even be used over exis ng fi nishes much like an oil ‐ based gel stain.

Recommended Uses

Interior raw wood surfaces such as cabinets, trim, doors, and furniture.

Complies w/ the following air quality regula ons:

SCAQMD, CARB, Canada, OTC Phase I & Phase II

Applica on Condi ons: Recommended 70°F and 50% humidity, out of direct sunlight. Varia ons in condi ons and applica on technique can signi fi cantly a ff ect dry mes and coverage. Use GF Accelerator in cool or humid condi ons. Use GF Extender in warm or dry condi ons.

Surface Prep: Ensure the surface is clean of contaminants and dust.

Varia ons in wood species, prep procedures, and applica on proce ‐ dures can signi fi cantly a ff ect color. Always test for color before stain ‐ ing your project.

Raw Wood: Sand no fi ner than 220 grit on closed ‐ grain woods, 180 grit on open ‐ grained woods.

Pre ‐ fi nished Wood: Clean using 50/50 mix of denatured alcohol and water with maroon non ‐ woven pad. Sand with fi ne (220 ‐ 320) foam sanding pad or maroon non ‐ woven pad.

Other Substrates: Can be used. Always test for adhesion.

Applica on Tips: Do not apply with a rag or cloth. If stain is drying too quickly, apply more stain to re ‐ wet the surface. For deeper color, a

2nd coat can be applied a er the 1st coat has dried completely. Use

Pre ‐ Stain Natural for more consistent color on blotchy woods.

System Recommenda ons: Finish with 3 coats of any GF topcoat.

Grain Raise: Some grain raise is expected using water ‐ based stain.

Minimize this by we ng wood with water, allowing it to dry, and sand ‐ ing smooth before staining. A er staining and applying 1st coat of topcoat, use cau on not to sand through topcoat and damage the stain. Finish should be smooth a er sanding 2nd coat of topcoat.

Force Dry: Allow product to fl ash for 10 minutes at ambient tempera ‐ ture. Using infrared lamps or oven, heat surface to 105°F. Allow to cool before sanding. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes between coats.

Storage & Shelf Life: Above 50°F and below 80°F, out of direct sun ‐ light, ghtly sealed. Finish preservers such as Bloxygen can help pro ‐ long storage life. Best if used within one year of date on can. Uno ‐ pened and properly stored fi nish can conserva vely last up to 5 years.

Disposal: Always dispose of any le over coa ngs in accordance with local laws. Do not pour down the drain.

The informa on and recommenda ons on this sheet are based upon informa on gathered at the me of publica on and do not act as a safety data sheet. For complete safety and product data, consult the product labels and visit www.general

fi nishes.com for complete SDS sheets.

Published March 2020 by General Finishes Corp. East Troy, Wi.

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Tintable?:

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VOC:

Water ‐ based pigmented stain

17 colors plus Pre ‐ Sa n Natural

Yes

12% ‐ 22% (varies by color)

14% ‐ 20% (varies by color)

N/A

Up to 600 sq. . per gallon

Medium

Brush, roll, pad applicator, or spray

Synthe c bristle or foam

Short nap or foam

1.1 mm—1.3 mm

.007” p

Fine Finish .007” ‐ .009”

30 minutes

2 hours

N/A

Water, GF Extender, GF Accelerator

Soap & Water

GF Brush & Gun Cleaner

Pints, Quarts, Gallons

All colors under 185 g/L