SamaNInterior Water Based Wood Stain - Natural Stain for Furniture, Moldings, Wood Paneling, Cabinets (Emerald TEW-103-12, 12 oz)

Perfect for any wood project. Easy to use, easy to mix, easy to clean. Looks great on projects. Dries quickly, and remains vivid after drying.

Color - Antique Walnut. Excellent stain - easy to work with. The box I am staining is made of scrap wood with an uneven pattern. In some areas the wood is much darker and has a red hue. I suspect parts of it might be made of entirely different kind of wood. So I was concerned it would come out "striped & spotted". Used Minwax pre-stain to minimize the blotching effect and surely it helped a lot. But it also accentuated the unevenness in wood which was alarming. It wasn't just the color, I could see the difference in wood pattern and density as well. And all of it showed up conspicuously after the 1st coat of stain. To even it up on the second round I stained only lighter parts with a small brush, went around a few times and then let it sit overnight. The next day did the whole procedure again - stained the whole box, then touched up lighter parts. And it came out beautiful. I was lucky to pick up a lighter shade of Walnut (antique). It allowed me to put quite a few coats on without going too dark. Antique walnut color is absolutely gorgeous; it has a lot of natural gold tones in it. And I was able to build up a darker shade by applying more stain. Love the results. Cleaning the working table with a wet paper towel was a breeze, there is no odor, no fumes, and it dries rather quickly if you wipe the stained object with a dry cloth. Definitely recommend this product.

This was a great product to work with. I should have taken a before photo of the desk I did, but it took a beat up old pine desk and turned it into a stunning looking antique. I used the dark walnut which is a nice rich warm color. It went on like paint, washed with soap and water and dried in about an hour. I was able to do 2 coats in 1 day and there was little to no smell. Being able make a furniture piece look new in 1 day is a big win in my book. I thought I was going to need to put a clearcoat on top, as when the product in on it looks dry and has no luster, but after it dried it has a beautiful luster and smooth feeling finish. I bought a quart and used about 1 inch of the product and I was very generous with my application.

Great, rich color (perhaps a little darker than I expected) in one coat and no drips. Dries quickly but still has plenty of workable time to wipe excess. Can't speak to whether it raises the grain very much as the wood didn't have the strongest grain. Cleanup is a breeze compared to some other big name store water-based brands, and it has only a very slight alcohol scent that dissipates quickly. It did bleed a little into the poly I was using and slightly dyed it as it applied it, but it may have been an issue with the poly or the wood, and the end result is still fantastic. I just wish it was a little cheaper. (One picture is without poly and the other with.)

The green color is perfect...deep and rich and easy to apply. Quick results.

True to color and easy to use. Really like soap and water cleanup. Would order again.

I got this in lime green and forest green thinking it would be you know, be lime green and forest green. If I went into a forest this color forest green, I'd want to have all my blade oils and potions at the ready because forests that are this black of a green always have monsters. The lime green is a nice, summer leaves green.This is the most opaque stain I've ever used. It's thick. It goes on like paint, and it looks like paint when it's dry.It is easy to clean up, and dries fairly quickly with little odor. Still, if I had wanted black paint, I would have ordered that.

I bought this stain in Cognac for a nightstand that I'm building to match an existing dresser with an Acacia type of wood finish. While this stain is a little more warm/red than I expected, it still looks very rich and accomplished my goal of making cheap plywood and lumber look much more high end. The first photo shows the stain on a maple plank, and the second shows the stain on plywood with a roll of birch veneer nearby for color comparison. It was very easy applying this with a foam brush, and there wasn't much excess to wipe off but a light swipe with a clean towel gave it a streak-free finish. While one coat would have been fine on its own, a second coat gave this a richer and more consistent color. I also like the fact that the stain is in a tall bottle rather than a can, which made it easier to pour into another vessel to dip my brush into.

This product was awesome and easy to use. I ordered the biggest size container and honestly didn’t have to - you only need a little to gain the affect you want! I had never used stain before and like I said it was so easy. Wipe on, wipe off. With it being water based it didn’t stain my hands (though I did put on gloves in case). It upgraded my kitchen island sooo nicely. Like - it went from ugly and blah, to decor magazine in about 25 mins. Dries fast and no harsh smell (which was a bonus because I have cats and an 8 month old baby). Loved it so much I’ll be using it on my counters next!! Highly recommend... I had no previous experience using stain and it went flawlessly. Buy it!

The colour of this stain is exactly what we wanted. Thank you

Just brush on and wait for a couple of hours, super easy to use. And the result is very good.

The Picture is the regular WALNUT colour.I discovered this water-based odour free wood stain a few years back when I built a bed frame from scratch. It is absolutely amazing, especially for those living in apartments without a workshop. Other oil based stains stink immensely. Even days after curing. Saman is an absolute breeze. No smell, easy clean up with some warm water. Very forgiving when applying. Perfect for beginners. If you make a mistake with a drip or an overlap, just reapply and rub it in vigorously... it blends in so well.I have used it with a primer and without. As long as the product is sanded properly, save your time and don;t apply a primer, just a finish. I also used the satin finish (clear water based) by Saman.The only reason this is not 5 stars is because the products arrived leaking (not the fault of the seller). I ended up buying the Walnut elsewhere as I needed it before the next order could arrive.Additionally, the colours are very difficult to figure out base don pictures. I strongly recommend viewing the videos on the Saman Youtube channels, and pictures provided by customers.Here is some help with colour:Dark walnut is VERY dark, 2 coats is almost chocolate/espresso/black (like the Ikea dark brown)Walnut (regular) is like the picture above: 1 coat. 2 coats is much darker, but you see an auburn undertoneAntique walnut: drastically lighter than the above, more of a neutral brown and to get it to a true brown you need like 4 coatsRosewood: don't let the pics mislead you, it is super red undertones, closer to burgundy.Hope this helps someone out there.

I’ve been buying this stain in smaller quantities at hardware stores for years. Had no idea I could get a bottle this size for such an excellent price —- way cheaper than buying the other bottles. It is the only stain I will use for my wood products. Coverage is great and it is super easy to apply and clean up. Smell is minimal as well.