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Varathane Less Mess Wood Stain and Applicator, 4 oz, Dark Walnut

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Arrives Saturday, Dec 28
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Size: 4 Ounce


Color: Dark Walnut


Features

  • Liquid Volume: 16.0 Fluid Ounces
  • 2-in-1 wood stain and applicator is perfect for crafts and small projects
  • Water-based, low odor formula is easy to use and cleans with soap and water
  • Enhances the natural beauty of wood without the mess of traditional wood stain
  • Easy flow sponge tip provides greater color control for easy application and less mess
  • Semi-transparent stain colors are buildable with multiple coats

Color: ‎Dark Walnut


Brand: ‎Varathane


Material: ‎Wood,Stain


Model Name: ‎Less Mess Wood Stain


Size: ‎4 Ounce


Coating Description: ‎Water-based


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎1.75 x 1.75 x 6.5 inches


CPSIA Cautionary Statement: ‎No Warning Applicable


Liquid Volume: ‎16 Fluid Ounces


Manufacturer: ‎Rust-Oleum


Part Number: ‎368029


Item Weight: ‎5.3 ounces


Product Dimensions: ‎1.75 x 1.75 x 6.5 inches


Country of Origin: ‎USA


Item model number: ‎368029


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Included Components: ‎Less Mess Wood Stain and Applicator


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎Warranty


Date First Available: May 27, 2022


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • I can't stand painting or staining, this thing makes it bearable. Thanks.
Size: 4 Ounce Color: Golden Oak
I think this is the first time that i've stained some panels without wanting to tear off my skin after. This makes life very easy. You need to completely push down to allow the stain into the sponge, it seems to work with some kind of spring-loaded seal to shut off the bottle, like some kind of piston valve buried under the sponge. That valve has sufficient seal to allow you to carefully wash off the sponge at the end under running water, so you can put it away for some time and get to use it another day, the residual stain won't be wasted. Great design. Not a perfect enough seal on that valve to stow for a long time, but that's fine by me, i don't like keeping stains or paints long enough for them to partition or precipitate. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023 by C. Remillard

  • Patience and a keen eye
Size: 4 Ounce Color: Ebony
Staining with this product takes some patience and regular reassessment of your work. The sponge applicator works as intended, delivering some stain to clean wood, but you really have to work it around and reapply more stain through shaking the bottle for consistency in final appearance. Not dissatisfied at all, just sharing my experience ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023 by P30

  • Goes a long way!
Size: 4 Ounce Color: Espresso
I got this for my table project when the stuff I bought at the store was not as advertised. Super pretty color, almost like a woodburned look and I love it!
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023 by Kjirsten Berg Kjirsten Berg

  • Easy to use
Size: 4 Ounce Color: Dark Walnut
The product makes for fast touch up on wood
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023 by James R.

  • Easy!
Size: 4 Ounce Color: Golden Oak
This really makes staining a small piece of wood easy! I used it on dowels. Very nice finish.
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2023 by WhisperingSage

  • Moderate
Size: 4 Ounce Color: Smoke Gray
The sponge came off after a few uses and was kinda hard to use.
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023 by Adam

  • Worth the purchase
Size: 4 Ounce Color: Smoke Gray
Used to stain an electric guitar body and had enough for three coats with some to spare…easy to use,zero cleanup or mess
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023 by Damon K.

  • Works pretty well,
Size: 4 Ounce Color: Espresso
Works pretty well, Only downside is the sponge on top wears off
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023 by Stephen L. Shiner MD

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