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General Finishes RTM Stains - Gallons

General Finishes Ready To Match (RTM) Stain System is a professional-grade water-based staining system designed to make custom color matching fast, consistent, and convenient. Developed for professional finishers, RTM provides the flexibility to create a virtually unlimited range of rich, sophisticated wood stain colors while maintaining the efficiency needed for production finishing.

The RTM system features 12 ready-to-use, low-VOC water-based stains along with a clear base that can be intermixed to develop custom colors. Whether you are matching an existing finish, reproducing a customer's desired color, or developing a unique stain for a project, the system provides the tools needed to achieve repeatable results.

Complete System for Custom Stain Colors

General Finishes RTM Stains are designed to work as part of a complete color-matching system. The system includes a selection of ready-to-use stain colors, a clear base for adjusting and extending color, a comprehensive chip box, and a formula book available in both print and digital formats.

The RTM Chip Box contains 96 color formulas displayed on two-sided color chips, along with stock color chips for convenient reference. These color samples make it easier to compare existing finishes and identify the closest starting point for creating a custom match.

The accompanying formula book helps professional finishers calculate stain quantities for projects of different sizes. This makes it easier to reproduce custom colors accurately and maintain consistency from one batch to the next.

Create Rich, Deep Custom Wood Stain Colors

RTM stains can be intermixed with one another and with the clear base to create custom shades and adjust color intensity. This flexibility allows finishers to develop everything from subtle, natural-looking tones to rich, deep colors tailored to specific wood species and project requirements.

The clear base can also be used as part of the color-adjustment process, providing greater control over the final appearance and allowing custom formulas to be fine-tuned to match an existing finish.

Low-VOC Water-Based Formula

General Finishes RTM Stains are water-based and low VOC, making them well-suited for professional finishing environments where efficient application and responsible product selection are important. The water-based formulation provides a convenient alternative to traditional solvent-based staining systems.

Brush or Spray Application

RTM Stains can be applied by brush or spray, giving professional finishers the flexibility to select the application method that best suits the project and production process. For spray applications, use the recommended spray tip size for the appropriate finishing equipment and stain application.

Ideal for Professional Finishers

The General Finishes RTM Stain System is an excellent choice for cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, custom woodworkers, restoration professionals, and other finishers who require dependable color-matching capabilities. The combination of ready-to-use colors, clear base, color chips, and detailed formulas streamlines the process of developing and reproducing custom wood stain colors.

Key Features

• Professional Ready-to-Match (RTM) stain system
• 12 ready-to-use low-VOC water-based stain colors
• Clear base for custom color development and adjustment
• Intermix colors to create custom wood stain shades
• Designed to produce rich, deep stain colors
• Includes access to 96 color formulas on two-sided color chips
• Includes stock color chips for color comparison
• Formula book available in print and digital formats
• Formulas help calculate stain quantities for different project sizes
• Suitable for brush or spray application
• Designed specifically with professional finishers in mind

Custom Color Matching Made Easier

From matching an existing finish to developing a completely custom stain color, General Finishes RTM Stains provide a practical, repeatable approach to professional color development. With a versatile selection of base colors, a clear base, detailed formulas, and comprehensive color chips, the RTM system helps finishers achieve the color and depth their projects demand.