VarathaneLess Mess Wood Stain and Applicator, 4 oz, Golden Oak

Very user friendly, great for small projects. I used it to stain a transition strip. Applied two coats and coverage/color was nice. Easy to use and very minimal clean up.

This stain is very easy to use and true to colour! Used this on untreated wood coasters to give it a more “antique” look prior to adding family photos onto them and they turned out better than I expected. I do suggest doing this in an open space such as a backyard or patio as there is a slight odour to it that lingers.10/10 would recommend!

Found it very easy to use this stain. Would suggest not using sealer before staining depending on the wood type.

The stain itself is good, doesn't have a strong smell, and is easy to clean since it's water-based this bottle was enough for 4 chairs, with some product left. The sponge tip that comes with it on the other hand is very cheap and loses shape almost immediately. The first of 4 chairs I was using this product to stain came out significantly worse than the other 3 because I tried using the original tip rather than just using a sponge (regular cheap sponge).

Take your time with this. It can get a little messy if you try to rush. It dries in a decent amount of time. Offers full coverage and looks great when completed.