SamaNInterior Water Based Wood Stain - Natural Stain for Furniture, Moldings, Wood Paneling, Cabinets (Paprika TEW-115-12, 12 oz)

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.

It dries very fast, you will have to be very quick when you are staining it. At first it looks super white but then as it dries , it starts to look more like white wash. I turned a dark gray ( almost black) table top to light gray with one coat. Turned out well. Very pleased

After a long search for an easy to use, Water-based stain that wouldn't cost me $50- I found this and am not disappointed. Incredibly easy to use and dries very fast. I chose rosewood and it was a bit darker than expected but if you move fast to wipe off any excess then you should stay in control of the finish. I recommend choosing a light color and building up a few layers if you're afraid to lose any grain. A post-stain sand helps as well. Great value!!

What I really like, ease of application, clean up, color. Found that I needed to shake the bottle very frequently or would apply a bit blotchy. That said, used to brighten a faux wood lamp that was too yellow and orange for my decor. I cleaned with warm water on microfiber cloth first. Applied full strength after trying watered down. Really wanted to brighten the lamp base and 85% perfect. The only issue was that one area 1/4 of lamp I did not keep on shaking regularly and that area was a bit uneven and blotchy. Used very damp cloth to try to even out, however did not work as well as hoped. HOWEVER Love the result over all Much better than before! Also this worked on a faux wood finish. Pretty amazing

I bought the mahogany stain to try and match some cheap chairs I thrifted to our mahogany dining table. I find the product to be fantastic. I am an impatient person so having a product where I can do a DIY product quickly and without stripping, sanding etc makes this a major game changer.You can layer the stain FYI- it starts out light but you can make things darker. Also a little can go a long way. I am pretty heavy handed and I did half of one chair on a small (maybe a little over 1/4 of a cup?) amount of stain.Directions mention using a cloth and sponge to apply and wipe product. If you’re like me and are impatient and stubborn- you can get away with not using a cloth. I have been applying the stain with an art sponge brush and found if you keep brushing in one direction after application, it will remove product fairly evenly as it starts to dry.

My husband and I made a king-sized headboard for our bed. We bought B-Board from Home Depot, had them cut it to size, grabbed some matching trim and used the SamaN for stain.I did this paint job outside. There was barely any smell at all. After I sanded the pieces and brushed the sand dust, I used a piece of an old towel to apply the turquoise stain and another to wipe off the excess stain to reveal the grain. I was able to do one coat on each piece of wood. It dries quickly, within a minute.Once all the pieces were stained, I used SamaN white stain to whitewash the turquoise a little, again with a clean old towel to apply the stain and another to wipe the excess. You can see the result in the indoor shots, first few photos. Once again, it dried very quickly. We thought the color was too bright for our room so I came up with a solution.I applied Paine’s Grey acrylic paint color to some of the grain to have it stand out more with a craft brush (I used a round, number 2 if I remember correctly), using just a little water and wiping with yet another towel where necessary. At other points I did not wipe the grey, just applied with a brush. It took awhile. Knowing this ahead of time, I mixed the grey with a paint retarder because acrylic dries fast. After I finished the grey, I touched up a few spots by applying a teeny bit of stain here and there.Paine’s Grey is a bit transparent so it’s a good color to do highlights of the grain. I used just a little of my Liquitex brand but one could use any brand.I let the whole thing sit until the next day but it’s not necessary because the SamaN doesn’t need to cure! It goes on smooth, dries fast and looks beautiful within minutes. The fact that I used relatively cheap B-Board made it more labor-intensive applying the stain because of the occasional little splinter. Just a few spots but enough to be a pain. I would choose a more expensive wood next time that sands smoother.Please wear rubber gloves otherwise your palm will be turquoise. No worries though! I got quite a bit on one hand and it came off with warm water and soap. That’s what is great about water-based paints!My husband installed the piece using screws, 4 small L-brackets for the bottom to support the weight a bit, and tiny finishing nails for the trim with flat heads. It came out beautifully. The first two photos of the finished headboard are at night with the wall lamps on. The last photo was taken in daylight. The photos don’t do the headboard justice.This handmade headboard would be $700-800 in a store or shop. We did it for under $100 all told.Love this stain and will use it again and recommend to others.

I applied this Canadian Maple on raw Ash sanded with 150 didn’t apply a pre-stain as indicated on directions and I gotta say I’m not pleased with the outcome. Some light spots uneven in areas but the main thing it dries to damn fast. Yeah I don’t like it, I’ll go back to Minwax oil based definitely not recommended

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

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.

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 wanted to make some more eco friendly pieces as they may get chewed on so decided to try some water based stain for a change. I love not having the odor like with normal oil-based stains and being able to put a finish over it much sooner as well is a bonus. Water-based stains work a lot differently than oil-based but so far and really enjoying using them.

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!