Empire Red Dye Stain by General Finishes Discount

General Finishes Empire Red dye stain is a water based stain that penetrates deep into the wood to magnify the grain beautifully. It will provide your project with more depth and color vibrancy than any other stain. This product is excellent for highly figured woods like mahogany, walnut, or maple. Empire Red dye stain can also be used as a toner when mixed with water based topcoats.

Empire Red Dye Stain Product Specifications

Type: Water Based
Ambers: No
Use: Interior
Raw Wood Application Only: Yes
Can Sizes: Pints, Quarts, Gallons, 5 Gallon Pails, (5 Gallon Drums for Light Brown, Medium Brown and Dark Brown only)
Coverage: 150 sq. ft quart, 600 sq. ft gallon
Viscosity: Very Thin
Application: Brush or Spray
Coats (#) Required: 1+
Hand Apply: Yes
Spray: Yes
Spray Tip Sizes: HVLP .043-.051 Medium Air Cap
Topcoat Required: Yes
Topcoats Recommended: High Performance or Enduro Clear Poly
Dry Time
Dry Time to Touch: 30 min
Dry Time to Re-coat: 2 hrs
Dry Time Before Light Use: 7-10 days
Dry Time Until Cured: 21 days
VOC: Low <13 g L – High <240 g L