General Finishes Water Based Dye Stain, Medium Brown

It is a warm Medium 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, while a pigment stain sits on the surface and can obscure fine detail.

It is excellent for highly figured woods like mahogany, walnut, or maple, where the medium brown tone balances warmth with strong grain definition.

Yes. Dye stains can be used as a toner when mixed with water based topcoats, which is useful for deepening or unifying color. See our topcoat finishes.

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

It is made by General Finishes. Explore their full line in our stains, paints & finishes collection.

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

Apply additional coats to deepen the Medium Brown tone, or layer it as a toner with water based topcoats to control the overall depth.

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

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