General Finishes Water Based Pigmented Stain, Whitewash

$19.17 ~~$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)

Leo ★★★★★ Oct 22, 2026

The open time is genuinely generous—I could feather the edges without any harsh lines drying in. It spread smooth as butter and gave my oak shelves that clean, milky finish I was after. Even the cleanup was just soap and water, which sealed the deal for me.

Kevin ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to wipe on and get an even coat—no streaks at all. The open time let me adjust a few spots without rushing, which made a big difference. This is my new go-to for a soft, natural finish on pine.

Timothy ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

The whitewash effect came out exactly as I hoped on my pine shelves, and the water-based formula made cleanup with soap and water a breeze. It spread on smoothly with no streaks, which I really appreciated for a first-time user.