Water-based stains: The perfect solution to all your wood re-finishing needs

Are you thinking about taking a Do-It-Yourself approach to re-finishing your wood furniture? If yes, then water-based stains might just be the best choice for all your staining and painting needs. There are many advantages of using water-based stains over other types of finishes and topcoats.

To begin with, water-based stains are an eco-friendly product. There are primarily two types of stains available in the market today — solvent-based and water-based. There is a very high percentage of crude oil present in solvent-based stains, and everyone knows that crude oil is not good for the environment as it releases contaminating hydrocarbons into the atmosphere. On the other hand, water-based stains such as General Finishes Wood Stains are 50% water. This gives substance to the assertion that water-based stains are a greener alternative to oil-based finishes. Another advantage of using water-based stains is that they are absolutely safe to use in day-to-day re-finishing tasks because of their non-flammable properties.

Choosing water-based coatings also opens up a wider range of color choices that are not available in other types of stains and topcoats. It even allows you to create unique, custom tones by mixing two shades. Whether you want warm traditional tones, charming pastels or radiant hues, wood-based stains are the perfect way to embellish your old, drab furniture or conceal minor surface damage in order to retain the natural aesthetic of the wood. Although water-based stains are milky white in the can, they dry to a crystal clear finish and will remain clear throughout the life of your furniture. Speaking of drying…

Water-based finishes dry awfully fast. As a result, instead of your re-finishing project taking weeks, you can start and get done with refinishing your furniture over a weekend. In ideal conditions, dry time is usually only two to four hours. Of course, higher humidity or freezing temperatures would necessitate longer dry times, so be sure to latch on to the manufacturer’s detailed guidelines. Another way that using this type of finish saves you time — clean up is a piece of cake!

So, what are you waiting for? Go green, be out of harm’s way, choose a long-lasting color, and save yourself some time by using wood finishing products from General Finishes. They are available as milk paints, glazes, wood stains, and topcoats. The glazes available will help you create special decorative effects, such as antiquing and distressing.

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