General Finishes Water Based Dye Stain, Light Brown

It is a soft, natural Light Brown water-based dye stain that penetrates deep into the wood to magnify the grain, giving more depth and color vibrancy than a standard pigment stain. Browse more wood stains & finishes.

A dye stain penetrates deep into the wood to beautifully magnify the grain and provides more depth and color vibrancy than any other wood stain, whereas a pigment stain sits on the surface and can hide fine detail.

It is excellent for highly figured woods like mahogany, walnut, or maple, where the gentle brown tone enhances grain without overpowering it.

Yes. Dye stains can be used as a toner when mixed with water based topcoats, making Light Brown useful for warming up other colors. See our topcoat finishes.

Yes, it is a water-based dye stain, which means easy water cleanup and lower odor than solvent-based products.

It is made by General Finishes. See more of their products in our stains, paints & finishes collection.

A protective topcoat is recommended to seal and protect the color. Choose from our topcoat finishes.

Light Brown is a softer, more subtle tone. You can keep it light with a single coat or build additional coats for a slightly deeper, warmer brown.

Brushes, foam applicators, and rags all work with water-based dye stains. Find suitable tools in our finishing supplies.

No. Because the dye penetrates deep into the wood to magnify the grain, the Light Brown tone enhances rather than masks the natural figure.