General Finishes Water Based Dye Stain, Light Brown

$13.33 ~~$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 (4.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Harper ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

I was amazed at how the dye actually sinks into the wood instead of sitting on top, and the light brown shade has a warm, even tone without being blotchy.

Isabella ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

I was amazed at how the vibrant color brought out the natural grain patterns in my oak table, making it look like a completely different piece. It dried fast and left no sticky residue, just deep, rich tones.

Ava ★★★★☆ Oct 20, 2026

The color really brings out the wood grain, and it applied smoothly without any streaks. I wish it was a touch darker for my project, but the depth it added is impressive.