General Finishes Water Based Dye Stain, Yellow

Yellow is a bright, vibrant dye color. As a dye it penetrates deep into the wood to magnify the grain while adding transparent color, and it is well suited to custom color blending. Explore more wood stains & finishes.

A dye stain penetrates deep into the wood fibers to magnify the grain and provide more depth and color vibrancy than ordinary stains, giving a clear, transparent result rather than a surface coating.

It is excellent on highly figured woods like mahogany, walnut, or maple, where the dye highlights the natural figure and grain.

Yes. A pure yellow is ideal for custom color mixing, and it can also be combined with water-based topcoats to make a toner.

Yes, it is a General Finishes water-based dye stain with easy water cleanup. Finish with a compatible topcoat finish.

Yes. The dye adds color but not protection, so a clear topcoat is recommended. See our topcoat finishes.

It is made by General Finishes, a respected maker of water-based wood stains and finishes carried in our stains & finishes collection.

Because they penetrate deep into the wood instead of sitting on top, dye stains magnify the figure and grain for more depth and vibrancy than ordinary stains.

Apply with a quality brush or pad, working with the grain to avoid streaks. Find the right tools in our finishing supplies.

After the dye is dry and topcoated, you can adjust sheen and feel with products from our oils & waxes range. Always test compatibility on scrap first.