Varathane 313835 Weathered Wood Accelerator, Quart, Gray

Of all the stains ever used this is by far the best product I've come across. Too bad it doesn't come in gallon cans as I have 54, 2 x 10 rafters to stain. It stirs up quickly and you will need to get the copper colored agent off the bottom as most cans seem to have a long shelf life before purchase and subsequent settling. It soaks almost immediately into pine and dries so quickly that an 18 ft. rafter is dry at the beginning before you reach the other end. (disclaimer: this is at 9,200 ft. elevation and in the sunlight.) Great for me as I can top coat it with urethane after 15 minutes. How a water based agent can dry so quickly is amazing. Stain is for an "Aged Wood" look. Don't know exactly what constitutes aged wood but on pine it is a dark brown effect. It soaks in so fast you have to be quick on the draw with your brush to even out what you are laying down on the wood or else you will have a darker stain mark if left for even 10 seconds. Experimenting with using a roller vs. brush has pros and cons. A smooth surface roller is faster but leaves unstained areas with minor depressions in the wood surface. Using a thicker roller lays down too much stain and uneven darker/lighter areas and the fast drying makes it difficult to blend the dark to light areas. A brush is best as you can work in 2 ft. increments and keep a more consistent look to the stain by feathering the previous patch with the current.

I am having custom cove trim made to use between the backsplash in my kitchen and the countertop. Currently we are deciding what kind of wood to use so I wanted to test some of the wood I have available to me. I used a scrap of lightly bug stained pine we are using for the baseboards. The piece is raw rough wood. I also wanted to use this as learning experience. This wood accelerator is very thin. I used a cheap brush, and this is the result of one coat. The instant the accelerator touched the wood it changed to the color you see and after 30 minutes it still looked the same. Due to the roughness of the wood, it pooled slightly in places and none touched other places. But my takeaway is this works great on new pine, be quick and use a quality brush. I also tried it on a very old plywood pullout shelf. I prepped the wood according to the instructions. I bleached and washed it. Allowed it to dry. After 2 coats there was almost no change in the wood so I am going to stain or paint those. This couldn't be easier to use. Cleanup is a snap, there is no odor to contend with and a little goes a long way. I like it.

This stain was easy to apply with foam brushes. However, I missed a few spots, and as a beginner, I discovered that touch-ups are challenging because the touch-up area has two coats in some places, making it noticeable. But that was the stain applicator’s fault. Despite this, it created a beautiful dark color on some construction-grade Douglas fir beams. The stain absorbed into the wood, leaving no residue to wipe off.

This product will certainly turn new pine lumber a light to dark gray, imitating an aged appearance. However, the darker it is, the less it looked aged and the more it looked bruised, with a grayish, purple color. I used this on a pine bookcase that I built to look like it was old, and put together by an inebriated monkey, per my wife's wishes. To age it, I roughed it up a bit with some scratches and gouges, and then used the product. I followed the instructions and used one coat on the entire bookcase. I watched it go from white/yellow, to light gray (which I wanted), to a medium gray. My wife was satisfied, yet I was a bit disappointed. Out of curiosity, I used 2 coats on a scrap piece and the wood turned a very dark purplish gray. If I were to use this again, I may try to thin it with water and test on a scrap piece. One plus, after I applied the product, the next day it was dry and there was no odor. Going on, there was a slight odor, but to me, it was no unpleasant.

When you are working with new pine, and you don't want to paint or stain it, you can either wait 5-10 years for it to look presentable, or you can use this stuff! Best applied with a squirt bottle and foam brush.

I absolutely love this product. I have been looking for a stain to make beachwood and barnwood style wood for a few years. I am currently renovating my house and I used this on the crates I'm hanging for storage in my mud room. Above is the crates before and after, this is only after one coat. Second coat usually gets rid of any of the natural browns left after staining. You can make the piece of wood look grey if you keep applying. In the pics, it looks like there is a blue hue, I think it's the lighting because in person it is a rich grey/beige color. I cannot sing my praises enough for this product. It is worth every penny, especially if you're working on rustic, farmhouse looking pieces. I cannot recommend this product enough. Seller got the item to me quickly, it was very well packaged with clips on lid and a safety bag around it. I am a very satisfied customer and I will be buying this again. I hope this helps someone looking for the mixed, aged wood look.

I rarely do reviews but this stuff is so amazing could not pass it up! The finish is exactly what I was looking for and application is easy & dries quickly! These are going on industrial pipe shelving unit for our laundry room that has a hardwood accent wall, I just installed — so these boards have the browns and hints of gray to compliment the aesthetic of the design!

I've used this on lots of projects.I love it.

1.塗装前 2.本商品塗装 3.サンディングシーラー塗装 4.水性クリア5分艶塗装 3.4行程を行うと全く別の色に変わりました これはこれで気に入ってます

Reçu en bon état, ne ce vends plus dans les magasins et je devais trouver ce produit afin de finaliser notre projet. Reçu rapidement, ne pouvais pas demander mieux

Product says Coverage per quart is 275 sq ft bu I got s cover area of just 50 sq ft ! Ok I did apply two coats but still 100 is no way near 275:(:(:( I am now short and due to this lockdown cannot even source more qty!

Good

Muy buen producto!