GF Water Based Dye Stains - Vintage Cherry - Gallon

GF Water Based Dye Stains - Vintage Cherry - Gallon

General Finishes Dye Stains are unique, ultra penetrating stains designed to work like solvent-based stains.

Benefits

Dye stains penetrate deep into the cell structure of the wood. On hard to stain woods such as cherry and maple the deep penetration of dye stains brings out the natural characteristics of the wood grain. GF DYE STAINS can be used in conjunction with pigmented stains to produce deep rich factory quality colors.

Application

1. Stir stains well prior to use.
2. GF DYE STAINS can be applied with foam brush, rag, pad applicator or spay. Apply a liberal amount of stain to ensure easy workability. Wipe off excess stain with clean paper towel or cloth. If applied by spray application, you have of the option of spray no wipe. Lightly mist the stain on the wood until you achieve the desired color. Allow the stain to dry completely. A second coat of stain will darken the color.
3. GF DYE STAINS can be inter-mixed with regular GF water-based stains or GF DYE STAIN REDUCER to create your own custom colors.
4. Light buffing of the stain is not recommended but optional. Be careful not to buff through the stain, particularly on the edges. Use a super fine sanding pad or #320 or higher grit sandpaper.

Toning & Shading

Use GF DYE STAINS to add color to your clear finishes. Add 1-2 ounces GF DYE STAIN per quart of water-based finish for toner. Spray or brush 1-2 coats of toner to build color. Finish with 1-2 coats of clear finish. Always test on sample piece to ensure color is correct.

Topcoats

All top coats (water based, shellac, lacquer, solvent based) are acceptable over GF DYE STAINS.

DRY TIME:

2-4 hours under normal conditions (70°F 21 'C/70% humidity)

Coverage:

75 sq. ft. per pint or 1.84 sq. m/liter

Water Based Dye Stains all meet the environmental GREEN guidelines set forth for Architectural, Cabinets and Furniture (EPA 40 CFR Parts 9, 59 & 63), California Wood Coatings (SCAQMD Rule 1136), Kitchen Cabinet Makers Association (ESP - Environmental Stewardship Program), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Made in USA.

WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.