General Finishes Water Based Dye Stain, Amber

$12.54 ~~$19.9~~ In stock

Water-based Dye Stains penetrate deep into the wood to beautifully magnify the grain. They will provide your project with more depth and color vibrancy than any other wood stain. This product is excellent for highly figured woods like mahogany, walnut or maple. Dye stains can also be used as a toner when mixed with Water Based Topcoats.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Joseph ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

This stain really brought out the grain on my oak shelves—the color is rich without being muddy. It dried very evenly with no brush marks, which has been a problem for me with other stains. The warm amber tone adds exactly the depth I was hoping for.

George ★★★★★ Oct 18, 2026

I was blown away by how the color popped on my oak shelves—this stuff really magnifies the grain beautifully. Dried fast and left a rich depth I’ve never gotten from other stains.

Evelyn ★★★★☆ Oct 22, 2026

The grain on my oak shelf really popped after two coats, and the color is noticeably richer than the oil-based stuff I used before. It dried fast enough that I could finish the project in one afternoon, though I did have to work quickly to avoid lap marks on the larger surface.