GF RTM Red - Gallon

General Finishes RTM Red - Gallon

General Finishes RTM Red is a professional-grade, low-VOC, water-based wood stain designed for use as part of the General Finishes Ready To Match (RTM) Stain System. This versatile red tint provides finishers with a reliable foundation for creating custom stain colors, matching existing finishes, and producing rich, consistent color on a wide variety of wood surfaces.

The RTM system includes 12 ready-to-use, low-VOC water-based stains along with a clear base, allowing professional finishers to intermix colors and create virtually unlimited custom wood stain shades. RTM Red can be used on its own for a distinctive red-toned finish or blended with other RTM colors and the clear base to develop precise custom colors.

Designed for Custom Color Matching

General Finishes RTM Red is part of a complete color-matching system created to make professional finishing and color development easier. The system includes a chip box featuring 96 color formulas displayed on two-sided color chips, along with stock color chips for convenient color selection and comparison.

A formula book, available in print or digital format, provides the information needed to calculate stain quantities for projects of different sizes. By following the RTM formulas, finishers can reproduce colors consistently while adjusting quantities to suit individual project requirements.

Rich, Deep Wood Color

RTM Red can be intermixed with other RTM stains and the clear base to create rich, deep wood stain colors. Adjusting the proportions of the individual colors allows finishers to fine-tune the final shade and develop custom colors for furniture, cabinetry, millwork, and other woodworking applications.

Because the stain is water-based, it provides a practical option for professional finishing environments where low-VOC products are preferred. The stain can be applied by either brush or spray, offering flexibility for both small projects and production finishing applications.

Application

• Apply by brush or spray.
• Use RTM Red alone or intermix it with other RTM colors and clear base.
• Follow recommended spray tip sizes for spray application.
• Test the color on the same or a comparable wood species before beginning the final project.
• Use the RTM Chip Box and formula information to help match existing finishes and reproduce custom colors.

Ideal for Professional Finishers

General Finishes RTM Red is an excellent choice for professional woodworkers, cabinetmakers, furniture manufacturers, and finishing professionals who need greater control over stain color. Rather than relying on a limited selection of premixed colors, the RTM system provides the flexibility to create custom shades and repeat established formulas as needed.

Complete RTM Color System

The Ready To Match system is built around the ability to combine its individual colors and clear base. RTM Red serves as one of the key color components, giving finishers a versatile red pigment for developing custom formulas. The combination of ready-to-use stains, color chips, and detailed formulas helps simplify the process of developing, matching, and reproducing wood stain colors.

General Finishes RTM Red - Gallon is a practical solution for finishing professionals who require a flexible, water-based stain system with custom color capabilities. Use it independently for red-toned applications or combine it with other RTM colors and clear base to create the precise color needed for your next project.