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Varathane Premium Light Walnut Oil-Based Fast Dry Wood Stain 1/2 pt

Made in America

Support American manufacturers + independent hardware retailers in one purchase.

Recoat in about an hour, so your indoor wood project moves faster from start to finish.
Varathane MPN 262034 In Stock & Ready to Ship
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About Product Overview

Varathane Fast Dry Wood Stain gets you from raw wood to finished project in a single afternoon instead of a whole weekend. This oil-based formula in Light Walnut penetrates and colors fast, then dries enough to recoat in about an hour, so you're not standing around waiting between coats on furniture, trim, or small repair jobs. The half-pint size covers roughly 70 square feet, which is plenty for a table top, a few shelves, or a stack of small pieces.

  • Base Type: Oil-Based
  • Color: Light Walnut (Brown family)
  • Container Size: 1/2 pint, covers approx. 70 sq ft
  • Recoat time: 1 hour
  • Application: Brush or lint-free cloth
  • For indoor use

The Details Specifications

Ships Ground Travels by ground for safe handling — common for items with a lithium battery, aerosol, or liquid inside. Nothing extra to do on your end; it simply ships by truck instead of by air.
Brand Varathane
Model / MPN 262034
UPC 020066211769
Weight 1 lbs
Country of Origin USA
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manufacturer documentation · opens in new tab
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