Technical Specifications

STAIN
TECHNICAL DATA
VAR-03
VARATHANE
®
PREMIUM WOOD STAIN
1
Form: GDH-363
Rev.: 013120
DESCRIPTION AND USES
Varathane
®
Premium Interior Wood Stains are designed to
provide deeper, richer, and more natural color for all wood
projects. These stains are ideal for use on wood furniture,
cabinets, doors, trim, floors, and paneling. For interior use
only.
PRODUCTS
DESCRIPTION
1/2 PINT
QUART
GALLON
Natural
211755
211688
211670
Summer Oak
211756
211689
237992
Golden Pecan
211757
211710
211680
Colonial Maple
211759
211712
237993
Traditional Pecan
211790
211713
----
Ipswich Pine
211791
211714
----
Spring Oak
211792
211715
211994
Golden Oak
211793
211716
211681
Provincial
211794
211717
211682
Golden Mahogany.
211795
211718
237995
Light Walnut
211796
211719
237996
Light Cherry
211797
211720
237997
Chestnut
211798
211721
----
Traditional Cherry
211799
211722
211683
Red Oak
211800
211723
----
Red Mahogany
211801
211724
211684
Red Chestnut
211802
211725
----
Cabernet
211803
211726
223085
American Walnut
211804
211727
237998
Gunstock
211805
211728
----
Early American
211806
211729
211685
Dark Walnut
211807
211730
211686
Black Cherry
2141413
241411
----
Kona
254356
254351
----
Espresso
241414
241412
----
Tint Base
----
243857
243858
PRODUCT APPLICATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
Remove any existing finishes with sandpaper or stripper.
Prepare bare wood for staining by sanding in the direction of
the grain. Begin with #120 grit sandpaper and progress
though #150, #180 and #220 grits.
Before staining, remove all sanding dust and dirt with a
vacuum, tack cloth, or rag dampened with mineral spirits.
For grease or glue, remove with a clean rag dampened with
mineral spirits. Soft woods such as pine, fir, or maple require
a wood conditioner. Use Varathane Wood Conditioner
before staining.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you may
release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE,
ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD
ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE.
PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.)
SURFACE PREPARATION (cont.)
Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean
up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start,
find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting the
National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to
www.epa.gov/lead.
TESTING COLOR
Be sure to test your stain to verify the desired color. To test,
apply the stain in an inconspicuous area. When testing on soft
wood, be sure to sand and condition the test area. To achieve
a lighter color, wipe the stain immediately after application.
For a deeper color, allow the stain to penetrate for longer
before wiping away excess or applying additional coats of
stain. Do not let the stain dry before wiping off the excess.
APPLICATION
Use only when air (ambient) temperature is between 55-90°F
(13-32°C) and relative humidity is below 85%. Stir the
contents thoroughly to ensure any settled pigment is re-
dispersed before application. Apply with a brush or clean, lint-
free cloth. Apply the stain across the grain until the wood is
saturated on top. Allow stain to penetrate wood for 5-10
minutes before wiping away excess. Longer penetration time
will result in darker color. Do not let the stain dry before
wiping off the excess. Wipe the excess stain off in the
direction of the wood grain. If desired, a second coat can be
applied after 2 hours to darken color. Do not sand between
stain coats.
COVERAGE
One quart will cover up to 150 square feet. One gallon will
cover up to 600 square feet. Coverage will depend on the
type of wood and porosity.
DRY AND RECOAT TIMES
Dry and recoat times are based on 70°F and 50% relative
humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. Dries to the
touch in 1-2 hours, dries to handle in 2 hours and can be
recoated in 2 hours.
PROTECTING THE WOOD
Allow Varathane Premium Wood Stains to dry for 8 hours
when applying an oil-based finish or 24 hours before applying
a water-based finish.
CLEAN UP
Clean application tools and equipment with mineral spirits or
paint thinner.