General Finishes Water Based Pigmented Stain, Black

$17.09 ~~$25.9~~ In stock

General Finishes Water Based Wood Stains are formulated to provide workability similar to oil-based stains. They spread easily, can be repaired, blend effortlessly and have plenty of open time. The thicker formula of these wood stains allows for controlled penetration, and their high-quality pigments produce rich, dark, uniform colors on hard-to-stain woods like maple and pine. Low odor, low VOC, water cleanup and noncombustible.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Emily ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

I’m refinishing an old oak table, and this black stain went on smoothly without any harsh fumes. The open time was generous enough to let me wipe off mistakes without rushing, and the final color is rich and uniform. Exactly what I needed for a water-based option.

Sofia M. ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

I used this black stain on a pine bookshelf and it went on smoothly without any blotching, even on the end grain. Dried much faster than I expected compared to oil-based stains.

Sofia ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

After trying this on some oak cabinets, I was surprised how easily it spread and how the black stayed uniform even when I went back over a section. The open time is generous, so I could fix a run without leaving a mark.