General Finishes Water Based Dye Stain, Reducer

$13.93 ~~$19.9~~ In stock

Dye Stain Reducer is the clear base used when manufacturing General Finishes Dye Stain and can be used to make custom Dye Stain colors and also for toning. 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.

BASIC FEATURES
Product Colors	Clear
Base Type	Water
Ambering	No
Interior or Exterior	Interior only
Type	Water Based Stain
APPLICATION
Coats	1+ coats
Application Method	Brush

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Daniel V. ★★★★★ Oct 22, 2026

Mixing this reducer with a bit of leftover stain gave me exactly the custom light oak shade I was after. It thins the color without watering down the finish, and the water-based formula cleans up easily with soap and water.

Natalie ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

I’ve been using this reducer to tweak the color intensity of some shop-made stains, and it blends into the wood without any sticky residue. The clear base mixes easily and keeps the final coat transparent, which is exactly what I needed for subtle toning work.

Grace ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

I mixed this with a little of my existing dye stain to create a softer color for a maple shelf, and it worked perfectly without any cloudiness. The reducer blended in smoothly and didn't alter the finish's consistency at all.