General Finishes Water Based Dye Stain, Yellow

$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 (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Victoria R. ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

The color is incredibly vibrant—this yellow pops way more than any pigment-based stain I've tried. It soaked into the oak in minutes and really made the grain stand out. I'm already planning my next project with it.

James M. ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

The deep yellow color is incredibly vibrant, and it soaked into the oak in minutes without raising the grain at all. I’ve already used it on a jewelry box, and the depth it added is stunning.

James S. ★★★★☆ Oct 22, 2026

The grain really pops with this stain, and the yellow came out even more vivid than I hoped for on a small maple sample board. It did take two coats to get the depth I wanted, but the water-based formula cleaned up easily enough.