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product_id: 29066248
title: "Water Based Dye, 1 Quart, Ebony"
brand: "general finishes"
price: "17792 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/29066248-water-based-dye-1-quart-ebony
store_origin: KG
region: Kyrgyzstan
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# Deep, rich ebony tone Ultra-penetrating water-based formula Versatile application methods Water Based Dye, 1 Quart, Ebony

**Brand:** general finishes
**Price:** 17792 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Elevate your wood game with ebony elegance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Water Based Dye, 1 Quart, Ebony by general finishes
- **How much does it cost?** 17792 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/29066248-water-based-dye-1-quart-ebony)

## Best For

- general finishes enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted general finishes brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Made in the USA:** Crafted with quality and reliability you can trust, supporting local manufacturing.
- • **Water-Based Power:** Eco-friendly, ultra-penetrating dye that works like solvent-based stains without the harsh chemicals.
- • **Perfect Quart Size:** Enough dye to tackle multiple projects without waste or hassle.
- • **Application Freedom:** Use foam brush, rag, pad, or spray—perfect for any project or style.
- • **Next-Level Wood Enhancement:** Transforms ordinary wood with deep, rich ebony tones that make grain pop.

## Overview

General Finishes Water Based Dye in Ebony is a 1-quart, ultra-penetrating wood stain designed to deliver deep, rich tones that enhance wood grain. Its water-based formula mimics solvent-based performance while offering versatile application options including foam brush, rag, pad, or spray. Made in the USA, this stain is ideal for professionals and DIYers seeking premium results with eco-conscious benefits.

## Description

General Finishes dyes are ready to use and are water based formulations designed to give you deep, rich colors without raising the wood grain. These easy to use dyes can be used straight out of the can, or for custom finishes they can be diluted with the neutral base, water or intermixed with generals other water based stains and finishes to create a full palette of colors and tones.

## Features

- Ultra penetrating wood Stains
- Designed to work like solvent-based Stains
- Deep rich tones enhance wood grain
- Can be applied with foam brush, rag, pad applicator or spayed.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | General Finishes |
| Part Number | DQE |
| Item Weight | 2.35 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.5 x 4.88 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | DQE |
| Size | 1 Quart |
| Color | Ebony |
| Material | Wood |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | General Finishes Water Based Dye, 1 Quart, Ebony |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My experience using this and the medium brown on hard maple
*by J***L on January 24, 2022*

I needed a uniform stain for hard-to-stain hard maple. Hard maple is notoriously difficult to stain. So, I tried this and this relates my experience. Prior to staining, I did a test on some maple scrap planks. I had 5 pieces and 3 of them were shellacked. I tested the light brown and medium brown stains on the non-shellacked boards first. The light brown stained piece looked a yellowish brown, very plain. The medium brown looked black and sooty. The next day, the shellacked boards were tested and their colors were similar although a bit lighter and the dye-stain could be wiped off with a Bounty. I mixed together the light brown and the medium brown and tested it on a shellacked board and it still looked the same as if only using the medium brown dye-stain, that is sooty-looking.The actual work pieces were large spinning wheel bobbins turned and sanded on my lathe. They were up to 3" in diameter made from multiple sheets of 4/4 maple glued up. Surface preparation was sanding up to 400 grit. They looked very smooth and polished. I applied the light brown dye-stain with a foam brush after vigorously shaking the closed can. The dye-stain dried in a minute or so. They looked terribly blotchy with accentuation of sanding marks and the interfaces between the glued-up pieces. The color was a dark brown. They did not at all appear anything like the test samples. My initial impression was severe disappointment. But wait:The next morning, they were fully dry, so I could handle them without gloves (and the dye-stain is a bit rough on nitrile gloves). They felt very rough. Since this is a water-based dye-stain, which would be expected to raise the grain, I sanded them with 220 paper. The color became a lighter brown, quite uniform, smooth and there was about an 80% improvement to their appearance. Because of the much lighter brown color, I restained them. This stuff dries in 2 hours and then they were rough again, but not as rough as after the first application. I sanded them lightly again with a resultant darker brown appearance that was not very uniform. Then I sprayed them with clear Zinsser shellac. The immediate result was that they looked suddenly and surprisingly almost awesome (I don't want to exaggerate). Since then, I applied so-called water-based polyurethane (actually it's acrylic) and then oil-based polyurethane and the pieces still look gorgeous.Compared to the Varathane Classic oil-based stains that I usually use, this dye-stain was more difficult and unpredictable. The results from test pieces didn't duplicate my results. Sometimes I can reuse nitrile gloves but although the dye washed off of them, they developed small holes or were sticky the next day. Foam brushes are hard to clean and I'm not sure they'll be able to be reused. But, I have never experienced such phenomenally excellent staining results on hard maple before and I plan to use this dye-stain again.[I also bought some orange and the thinner but have not opened them. Relative to the easily available oil-stains, these are much more expensive.]

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong dye for hard woods
*by P***S on April 30, 2025*

Perfect of Maple wood or other hard to stain woods. Easy to work with. Perfect color match.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a water based dye not a stain.  Dye is soaking in during application
*by D***M on November 23, 2023*

It is a water-based dye. It soaks into your wood project. Keep the loaded brush moving while applying. Be intentional about your application strokes. Stay with the grain. Foam brush or bristle brush - keep moving throughout the stroke. There is NO spreading out a heavy spot. Happy news: The color becomes more intense and has depth the more applications. Stop and check how deep do you want the color intensity. I used a flashlight on my project when it was indoors and made changes as desired. The pictured dresser ended up with about 5 coats (could be 6 or 7 because I don't remember) I used a NON YELLOWING spar urethane clear satin topcoat. By the way, the picture of the top of the dresser was not yet sanded for the picture, so you are seeing raised wood grain which was lightly sanded and wiped before each additional dye application. This is my 2nd project using this blue dye.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*