General Finishes Water Based Dye Stain, Pewter

$13.93 ~~$27.9~~ 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 (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Penelope Y. ★★★★★ Oct 22, 2026

The pewter tone came out exactly as pictured, and it soaked into the oak evenly without any blotchiness. The grain really pops through, giving the tabletop a rich, dimensional look I didn't expect from a water-based product.

Grace ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

I was honestly shocked at how much depth this stain gave my oak shelves—the grain looks almost three-dimensional now. It dried fast enough that I could do a second coat the same afternoon, which never happens with oil-based stuff I've used before.

Evelyn A. ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

I was blown away by how deep the color soaked into the oak, the grain just pops like never before. It dried much faster than I'm used to with oil stains, which made the whole process way easier.