Specification

TECHNICAL DATA VAR-38
VARATHANE
®
WOOD STAIN
Form: GDH-602
Rev.: 121614
1
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Varathane
®
Wood Stain is a premium, high performance
stain enhanced with nano pigments and soy oil for
exceptional color clarity. This innovative formula is
designed to create rich one coat coverage with one hour
dry time. No wood conditioner is required. Top coat your
project with Varathane Polyurethane for long-term
protection and durability. Varathane Wood Stain can be
used on all interior wood projects including furniture,
cabinets, doors and trim, floors and paneling.
FEATURES .
 Dries in 1 hour
 Achieve color in one coat
 Covers 75% more
.
PRODUCTS .
SKU Description
287750 1-Quart Worn Navy
287752 1-Quart Bleached Blue
287753 1-Quart Rustic Sage
287754 1-Quart Vintage Aqua
287755 1-Quart Antique White
.PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces must be clean, dry and sound. 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 through
#150 and #180 grits. Before staining, remove all sanding
dust with a vacuum or tack rag and dirt, grease, oil or glue
with a clean rag dampened with mineral spirits.
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. 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.
.PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
TESTING COLOR
Be sure to test your stain to verify the desired color. To
test, apply the stain in an inconspicuous area.
APPLICATION
Shake container or stir contents before and occasionally
during use. Use when temperatures are between 60-90°F
(16-32°C). Allow longer dry times for damp, humid days.
Apply a test sample on a small inconspicuous area before
proceeding with entire job. Apply one coat of stain liberally
with a brush, lambs wool applicator or cloth working in
small areas. Allow the stain to penetrate for 1-3 minutes.
Remove excess stain by wiping with a rag in the direction
of the grain. Only one coat of stain is required. A second
coat is not recommended. Removal of all excess material
is essential to ensure proper dry time and proper adhesion
of the topcoat.
DRY TIME
Dry times are based on 70°F and 50% relative humidity.
For best results allow stain to dry at least 1 hour then
apply Varathane Polyurethane.
PROTECTING THE WOOD
To complete your wood project and provide long term
protection and durability, the project should be topcoated
with Varathane Polyurethane. Polyurethane can be
applied 1 hour after stain application. Darker colors may
require a slightly longer dry time.
CLEAN-UP
Clean application tools and equipment with mineral spirits.