Best Varathane Home Stains in 2026

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

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.

Requires no primer. Ready Seal is darkest when first applied. It reaches its true color in approximately 14 days. Do not apply Ready Seal over painted or newly stained surfaces. Sealed surfaces inhibit penetration.

May be applied using sprayer, roller or brush onto the woods surface.

Requires no back brushing and will nerver leave runs, laps, or streaks.

Ideal for use on all interior wood projects: furniture, cabinets, doors, trim and paneling

One-coat coverage, fast-drying oil based formula

Dries to the touch in just 1 hour and covers up to 275 square feet

WOOD GEL STAIN – Minwax Gel Stain is specifically designed to give you full control over the staining process and help you achieve beautiful results. Recommended uses include woodwork, furniture, doors, molding, trim, cabinets, and accessories.

UNIQUE NON-DRIP FORMULA – The non-drip formula of this gel stain for wood makes application easy, even for vertical surfaces. It’s thick-bodied, so it stays more towards the surface of the wood, allowing for greater color control during application.

DELIVERS EVEN COLOR – Minwax interior wood stain delivers color evenly on wood and non-wood surfaces, such as metal, veneer, and fiberglass. Pre-treat bare wood with Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner to ensure you get the most uniform color.

Provides richer, more natural color to interior wood furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, floors and paneling

Superior soya oil-based formula offers deeper penetration and truer colors

Dries to the touch in 1-2 hours and covers up to 150 sq. ft.

20 YEARS OF NORTH-AMERICAN EXCELLENCE: The preferred choice of professional woodworkers and DIYers in North America. SamaN also promotes greener products.

SAFE TO USE PRODUCT: Odorless and low VOC, risk free for health of the users, pets and the environment.

HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCT: Protects and elevates wood’s beauty on all your renovation or decoration projects. No overlapping marks, no need for a conditioner and fast easy application in just one coat.

3-way oil protection for superior penetration

Ideal for decks, siding, railings, and outdoor furniture

Available in 5 wood toned colors

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.

You just wipe it on, wipe off the excess and let it dry for an hour

Water-based and soap and water cleanup

For additional shine and protection, apply Minwax express clear on top of Minwax express Color

WATER-BASED SEMI-TRANSPARENT WOOD STAIN – This environmentally friendly, water based deck stain allows the wood grain to show through with a beautiful semi-transparent, natural matte finish. It's great for staining wood decks, fences, siding, playsets, outdoor patio furniture, and more.

FORTIFIED WITH ZINC NANO-PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY– It’s like sunscreen for your wood. Tiny zinc particles dispersed throughout the stain reflect damaging UV rays, preventing premature graying and color loss.

EXTREMELY DURABLE, QUALITY THAT LASTS – DEFY Extreme wood stains are made with the highest quality resins available that have better resistance to fading and darkening. The result is a quality semi-transparent deck stain that typically lasts a season or two longer than competitive products. Keep your deck, fence or siding looking great for longer by using DEFY premium wood stains.

This item is a Old Masters 81208 Gel Stain Pint, Maple

Item Weight: 2.57 lb

Country of Origin: United States

Color: Clear

[LOOKS & FEELS LIKE WOOD] This is genuine liquid wood, not a faux finish. Looks like wood, feels like wood because it IS wood. We have found a way to make wood particles 1/5th the size of your red blood cells then put them in a paintable system.

[66% GENUINE WOOD] Contains 66% recycled wood (by volume). Patented in 2018, no other paintable product is allowed to include genuine wood.

[EASY TO USE] Just paint it, stain it and seal it. Paint on a layer of unfinished wood, Stain it with the non-penetratring stain of your choice the seal it with a poly.

PROTECTS AGAINST COLOR FADE AND PREVENTS GRAYING - #1 Deck Protects Wood From Damage Caused By Exposure to the Elements. Can Be Used On Pressure Treated Pine, Cedar, Fir, Redwood, or Most Other Softwoods. Hardwoods Will Require More Frequent Maintenance Coats.

BOTH A DECK STAIN & DECK SEALANT IN ONE - #1 Deck Stain Is a Dual-Purpose Stain & Sealer. It Adds Color to Your Wood and Seals it, Preventing Damage Caused by Water Penetration.

ALLOWS THE WOOD GRAIN TO SHOW THROUGH - Available in 5 Beautiful, Semi-Transparent Deck Stain Colors That Dry to Flat, Natural Looking Finishes That Will Enhance the Beauty of Your Exterior Wood.

Bio-Water-Based exterior wood protector, formulated with pigments that enhace their vibrancy in the sun. Protects wood from UV rays, rain, frost, and humidity. Water-repellent

Bleu Majorelle is a vibrant and intense blue with purple hues. Its color is accentuated by the sun's rays, acquiring an extraordinary color luminosity. Apply one or two coats depending on the intensity of the color you like. The final color depends on the natural color of the wood.

PCR plastic jar with screw cap, easy storage. It does not rust. Post-consumer recycled plastic.

WATER-BASED POLYURETHANE WOOD FINISH: Our sealant provides top-notch protection against wear and tear in high traffic areas. It's odorless and ideal for use on wood siding, log homes, swing sets, outdoor furniture, wooden deck and fence, and more.

WOOD SEALANT: Unlike many sealers that only form a topcoat, our protector penetrates below the surface to create a long-lasting, water-resistant shield around the wood.

FLOOR SEALER APPLICATOR: Our premium gloss is ultra-low VOC and great for enhancing the extended life of your exterior flooring. The sealant can be safely applied around your home, landscaping, vegetation, or over any water area.

RICH EVEN COLOR – Minwax Wood Finish is a deep penetrating, oil-based wood stain that provides beautiful color and enhances the natural wood grain in one coat. It’s perfect for interior staining projects such as wood furniture, cabinets, doors and more.

QUICK DRYING – Staining interior wood has never been quicker. The special formula allows it to deeply penetrate wood pores within 5 minutes of application, resists lapping, and dries in two hours, making all your wood projects quick, beautiful and easy.

EASY TO APPLY – Use a clean cloth or wood stain brush to apply this wood stain in the direction of the grain. Wait 5-15 minutes and wipe away excess stain. The longer you wait, the darker/richer the color. Reapply coats for deeper color.

Ideal for use on all interior projects including intricate moldings, wood furniture, trim, cabinets, doors and paneling

Oil-based formula designed to provide deep, rich color with renowned Varathane polyurethane finish in one easy application

Thorough dry in 3 hours and covers 100 sq ft

Accelerated the look of naturally aged wood

Just brush on bare wood

Unique results every time

Opaque Paint-Like Finish - This opaque stain is great for old & new decks, or decks with a mix of old and new boards. It hides the grain and creates a uniform finish.

Maximum UV Resistance - Formulated with zinc nano-particles that block harmful UV rays that cause fading, graying and color loss on wood decks, fences and siding. It’s like sunscreen for your wood.

Long Lasting Color and Protection - Made with durable acrylic resins, DEFY Solid Stain is the longest lasting DEFY stain available. Unlike an oil based deck stain, this DEFY sealer will last for years.

Adds a touch or age & character to bare or already stained wood

Apply over oil or water-based stain with a synthetic or foam brush, stain pad or rag.

A water-based wood stain that adds a subtle shade of white color to wood while allowing the natural grain to show through

RUSTIC LOOK - Instantly make any new wood look like aged barn wood. This method preserves the durability and strength of new wood while enjoying a rustic look of weathered wood

ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY - Entirely eco-friendly lifetime wood treatment, thoughtfully packaged in biodegradable pouches and recyclable cartons, it is also free of heavy metal and is VOC free

NON-TOXIC - Our water based product is safe to use on all your interior and exterior projects. The food safe wood stain it is not harmful to plants or animals and won’t leave harmful residues in soil

ULTIMATE PROTECTION: Solid acrylic urethane stain formulated to deliver protection against heavy foot traffic and extreme weather

KEEPS WATER OUT: The teeth of SharkSkin is the ultimate in protection from weather and foot traffic scarring

UV PROTECTION: Stain color will not fade, peel, crack or blister in sun-drenched climates