Best Tried & True in 2026

The Original Wood Finish provides a soft, warm, glowing finish and unparalled grain enhancement without masking the beauty or texture like a film finish would.

Made from 100% Renewable, natural, food & skin contact safe ingredients. Just linseed oil & beeswax. No need for PPE or ventilation while using. Petrochemical Free, Heavy Metal Free.

Beeswax is the best moisture barrier that nature has to offer so this is ideal for food contact applications, baby products, or pet's toys. It can also be used as a sealant over milk paint, penetrating oil-based stains, other natural oil finishes.

Tried & True Danish Oil is an all-purpose, 100% natural and food safe traditional oil finish. Pure high-grade, fast drying linseed oil without any drying aids (aka heavy metal salts).

Proprietary heat treating process turns raw flax oil into Danish Oil. 100% renewable, safe for skin & food contact. No need for PPE or ventilation while using. Petrochemical Free, Heavy Metal Free.

Gains a patina as it ages. Truest Danish Oil formula, as they would have been made 125 years ago! Great for users new to natural oil finishing or those that want a classic simple hand rubbed finish. Use on raw iron, earthen floors or any other project that traditionally calls for pure linseed oil.

The Original Wood Finish provides a soft, warm, glowing finish and unparalled grain enhancement without masking the beauty or texture like a film finish would.

Made from 100% Renewable, natural, food & skin contact safe ingredients. Just linseed oil & beeswax. No need for PPE or ventilation while using. Petrochemical Free, Heavy Metal Free.

Beeswax is the best moisture barrier that nature has to offer so this is ideal for food contact applications, baby products, or pet's toys. It can also be used as a sealant over milk paint, penetrating oil-based stains, other natural oil finishes.

Tried & True Varnish Oil is an all-purpose, 100% natural and food safe non-film forming varnish formulated using an 1800s Shaker recipe. The formula is just two ingredients: natural pine resin and linseed oil.

Made from 100% Renewable, natural, food & skin contact safe ingredients. Just linseed oil & pine resin. No need for PPE or ventilation while using. Petrochemical Free, Heavy Metal Free.

Pine resin hardens greatly as it ages, making this the most scratch resistant Tried & True product & it can be buffed to a higher sheen once the linseed oil has cured. Can be applied over penetrating oil-based stains, other natural oil finishes, milk paint.

Tried & True Varnish Oil is an all-purpose, 100% natural and food safe non-film forming varnish formulated using an 1800s Shaker recipe. The formula is just two ingredients: natural pine resin and linseed oil.

Made from 100% Renewable, natural, food & skin contact safe ingredients. Just linseed oil & pine resin. No need for PPE or ventilation while using. Petrochemical Free, Heavy Metal Free.

Pine resin hardens greatly as it ages, making this the most scratch resistant Tried & True product & it can be buffed to a higher sheen once the linseed oil has cured. Can be applied over penetrating oil-based stains, other natural oil finishes, milk paint.

The Golden Oak is the lightest toned stain from Tried & True. Made with light warm pigments that replicate classic oak trim. The final color will be the color of the stain + the wet color of the wood. Stir before each use!

100% Renewable, safe for food & skin contact. No need for PPE or ventilation while using, gloves will prevent staining of your skin. No petrochemicals or heavy metals.

The benefits and quality of Tried & True's Danish Oil Finish blended with natural pigment powders. No dyes, no synthetic compounds.

The Cherry is the most red tone stain that Tried & True and will instantly impart the color of aged cherry wood to your project. The final color will be color of the stain + the wet color of the wood. Stir before each use!

100% Renewable, safe for food & skin contact. No need for PPE or ventilation while using, gloves will prevent staining of your skin. No petrochemicals or heavy metals.

The benefits and quality of Tried & True's Danish Oil Finish blended with natural pigment powders. No dyes, no synthetic compounds.

The Java is the darkest color stain from Tried & True, designed to replicate a concetrated coffee stain. The pigments are dark enough to mask all but the darkest natural woods. Stir before each use!

100% Renewable, safe for food & skin contact. No need for PPE or ventilation while using, gloves will prevent staining of your skin. No petrochemicals or heavy metals.

The benefits and quality of Tried & True's Danish Oil Finish blended with natural pigment powders. No dyes, no synthetic compounds.

The Mahogany is rich brown tone designed to replicate the tone of aged mahogany wood. The pigments are dark enough to mask some lighter tones but the wet color of the wood should still be taken into account. Stir before each use!

100% Renewable, safe for food & skin contact. No need for PPE or ventilation while using, gloves will prevent staining of your skin. No petrochemicals or heavy metals.

The benefits and quality of Tried & True's Danish Oil Finish blended with natural pigment powders. No dyes, no synthetic compounds.

The Dark Walnut is a rich medium-brown toned stain from Tried & True. The pigments are dark enough to mask some lighter tones but the wet color of the wood should be taken into account. Stir before each use!

100% Renewable, safe for food & skin contact. No need for PPE or ventilation while using, gloves will prevent staining of your skin. No petrochemicals or heavy metals.

The benefits and quality of Tried & True's Danish Oil Finish blended with natural pigment powders. No dyes, no synthetic compounds.

Jasmine, nectarine, and peach

Small tin canister with lid

Burn Time:  20 Hours

Blood orange, red currant, and hyancith blossoms

Large glass jar with lid

Burn Time:  75 Hours

Pink magnolia, jasmine, and amber

Small tin canister with lid

Burn Time:  20 Hours

Silver Sage, rosemary, and clove bud

Extra-large glass jar with lid

Burn Time:  100 Hours

Notes of crabapple, whipped pumpkin, and vanilla bean

Long-lasting and inspiring fragrances

Responsibly manufactured in the USA

Notes of cedarwood, nutmeg, and amber

Makes a decorative addition to any room

Soy blend candle poured in the USA

Jasmine, nectarine, and peach

Extra-large glass jar with lid

Burn Time: 100 Hours

Gardenia, honeysuckle, and dew-kissed leaves

Small tin canister with lid

Burn Time:  20 Hours

Lavender, water lily, and white jasmine

Extra-large glass jar with lid

Burn Time:  100 Hours

Notes of glazed peach, creamy butter, and roasted chestnuts

Long-lasting and inspiring fragrances

Responsibly manufactured in the USA

This is the stain that has the most "finishing feel" of all General Finishes' products

Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up

Heavy-bodied, and so does not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-base stains do

Plastic Gallon Jug - due to an metal can shortage, product may come in a plastic jug instead of a metal container

Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up

Heavy-bodied, and so does not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-base stains do

This is the stain that has the most "finishing feel" of all General Finishes' products

Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up

Heavy-bodied, and so does not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-base stains do

PROTECT WOOD SURFACES – Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish protects and adds beauty to your interior wood projects, including woodwork, furniture, doors and cabinets. The clear top coat protects against scratches, spills, dirt and more.

CRYSTAL CLEAR FINISH THAT LASTS – The crystal clear finished offered in this protective coating is ideal for use over all Minwax Oil-Based and Water-Based Stains and colors, as well as all wood species including light woods like maple, ash and birch.

MATTE SHEEN – Give your wood projects a sleek finish with this matte clear varnish. It not only protects the natural beauty of the wood, but offers a soft, unique sheen for a modern, cozy and on-trend look. It’s non-yellowing, non-ambering and low odor.

PROTECT WOOD SURFACES – Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish protects and adds beauty to your interior wood projects, including woodwork, furniture, doors and cabinets. The clear top coat protects against scratches, spills, dirt and more.

CRYSTAL CLEAR FINISH THAT LASTS – The crystal clear finished offered in this protective coating is ideal for use over all Minwax Oil-Based and Water-Based Stains and colors, as well as all wood species including light woods like maple, ash and birch.

SEMI-GLOSS SHEEN – Give your wood projects a sleek finish with this semi-gloss clear varnish. It protects the natural beauty of the wood and offers a semi-shiny, sleek sheen for a bright, modern look. It’s non-yellowing, non-ambering and low odor.

PROTECT WOOD SURFACES – Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish protects and adds beauty to your interior wood projects, including woodwork, furniture, doors and cabinets. The clear top coat protects against scratches, spills, dirt and more.

CRYSTAL CLEAR FINISH THAT LASTS – The crystal clear finished offered in this protective coating is ideal for use over all Minwax Oil-Based and Water-Based Stains and colors, as well as all wood species including light woods like maple, ash and birch.

GLOSS SHEEN – Give your wood projects a sleek finish with this gloss clear varnish. It not only protects the natural beauty of the wood, but offers a shiny, sleek sheen for a bright, modern look. It’s also non-yellowing, non-ambering and low odor.

Translucent colors used to create beautiful decorative finishes

Specially formulated to give you a longer open time

Use over any completely cured finish

ONE LAYER: Rubio Monocoat's hardwax oil protects and colors interior wood in one single layer. This way you get durable protection, need less time to treat your wood and can easily maintain your wood in case of repairs or renovations.

PROTECTS ALL WOOD TYPES: Oil Plus 2C can be applied to almost all wood types and has great wear, water and heat resistance. It's very user-friendly, has very low consumption and avoids overlaps and marks.

ECOLOGICAL WOOD TREATMENT - 0% VOC: Only a small amount of wood oil is required for the durable protection of your wood, ensuring low consumption, less packaging and less transport. Our wood oil is also sustainable thanks to being linseed oil based.

PRE-STAIN TREATMENT FOR ALL WOOD – Ensure wood projects look great with Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner. Use prior to applying oil-based wood stains to help prevent streaks. It works by evening out the absorption of oil-based wood stain.

PREVENT – By using Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner prior to staining with oil-based wood stains, you can prepare the wood to avoid blotching and streaking, ensuring beautiful results.

ASSURES EVEN STAIN PENETRATION – Wood is porous, and tends to absorb stain unevenly. But this wood conditioner for staining evens out the absorption of oil-based stains for natural, even results. Wood may be stained immediately after application.

PRE-STAIN TREATMENT FOR ALL WOOD – Ensure wood projects look great with Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner. Use prior to applying oil-based wood stains to help prevent streaks and blotches. It works by evening out the absorption of oil-based wood stain.

PREVENT BLOTCHES – By using Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner prior to staining with oil-based wood stains, you can prepare the wood to avoid blotching and streaking, ensuring beautiful results.

ASSURES EVEN STAIN PENETRATION – Wood is porous, and tends to absorb stain unevenly. But this wood conditioner for staining evens out the absorption of oil-based stains for natural, even results. Wood may be stained immediately after application.