Interior Stains and Clears

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  • 80 Black (Accent)
  • American Walnut (Cabinetry and Floor)
  • OC-57 White Heron (Trim and Ceiling)

Learn more about Interior Stain Types...

Penetrating Stain is a fast drying wood stain for use on all types of new interior wood. Penetrating stains are great for harder woods like oak and are ideal for use on cabinets, woodwork, paneling, doors, furniture and floors.

Wiping Stain is a full bodied, penetrating stain for interior applications. Other wise known as masking stain, wiping stain dries slower, providing color control with a beautiful rich finish. Ideal for use on cabinets, woodwork, paneling, doors, furniture as well as softer woods like pine and poplar...

Gel stain is an easy to use stain that provides deep uniform color to wood, fiberglass, metal, wood veneer and masonite. Gel stain’s full-bodied formula does not drip or run, making it an excellent choice for doors and any difficult to stain surfaces...

Learn more about Clear Finish Sheens...

Flat and Matte Clear finishes seal and protect wood without giving sheen to the surface. Interior Stained wood without a clear finish will dry to a flat finish but will not be colorfast or water resistant. Flats and Mattes are ideal for finishing woods where no gloss is desired...

Satin Clear finishes give a rich soft luster to wood surfaces and reflect more light. Satin finishes are popular for use on wood floors, trim and doors...

Semi Gloss finishes help to protect wood with sheen higher than that of a Satin for more luster and richness on wood surfaces. Semi Gloss finishes make wood floors, stairways and doors beautiful without appearing too shiny...

Gloss finishes are the smoothest and shiniest of the clears and look stunning over all types of wood surfaces. Use Gloss finishes where a mirror like surface is desired...

Learn more about types of Interior Clear Products...

Water-borne urethanes have a blend of synthetic resins, plasticizers and other film forming ingredients that produce a durable surface which is moisture-resistant. These finishes are clear and non-yellowing and are available in different sheen levels. They have almost no odor and dry in about two to three hours.

Shellac produces a very fine, mellow finish, and accentuates the natural grain of the wood. It dries fast and can be recoated after just a few hours. It typically turns to an amber color over time. Shellac tends to be a softer wood finish and is best used on decorative pieces that will see little wear...

Brushing Lacquer is a fast drying clear finish which can be easily repaired and recoated at any time without removing the old finish. Its fast drying formula allows for multiple coat, one-day finishing and is ideal for protecting brass and other metals from oxidation.

Sanding Sealer protects against uneven coloration when staining, fills the pores of the wood to assure a smooth finish as well as providing a durable base on which to apply the final finish. Using a sanding sealer eliminates the fuzz that will develop on all wood when a stain or a clear is applied. Sanding Sealer may be applied to all types of bare or stained woods and can be used under conventional alkyd or polyurethane clear coatings.

Polyurethanes are generally the most common surface finish and are easy to apply. Polyurethanes have a petroleum base with a blend of synthetic resins, plasticizers and other film forming ingredients that produces a durable surface that is moisture-resistant. Available in multiple sheens, polyurethanes can be applied to any type of wood surface.

High Build Epoxies are two component, clear polymer coatings which cure to a clear, high build, glass like finish. This type of product can be used to finish table tops, bar tops and to embed decorative items.

Protective Oil wood products are made from various natural oils. Oils soak into the pores of the wood and seal it from moisture. Oil sealers give woods a pleasant sheen and a hand rubbed appearance. Other oils are for use after applying clears and offer additional surface protection...

Paste Wax gives wood a hand rubbed appearance and is easy to apply, fast drying and easy to repair. Wax is typically applied in thin coats for surface protection after staining or sealing and buffed to the desired sheen.

Manufacturers...

Seven’s carries stains and clears from a wide variety of manufacturers...