TransTints are highly concentrated, metal-complex liquid dyes used in woodworking and finishing to color wood. They can also be used to tone and tint clear finishes such as shellac, lacquer, and water-based polyurethane. Simply mix with water or with alcohol for deep penetration.

All TransTint dyes are intermixable with each other, so custom colors can be easily created. A chart showing the available dye colors can be found here.

These dyes are more lightfast when compared to conventional aniline powdered type dye stains. This unique concentrated formulation allows the user great latitude in using the dye because it is compatible with such a wide variety of finishing products. No waiting or straining is necessary because the dye compound is pre-dissolved!

Stain and Finishing Options

1. Water-Based Dye Stain: Mix with tap or distilled water for an economical, non-flammable stain.
2. Non-Grain Raising Dye Stain: Mix with alcohol for a fast-drying, non-grain raising stain.
3. Hybrid Dye Stain: Mix with a 50/50 solution of water and alcohol for a user-friendly wipe-on stain.

More Information

• Suggested mix ratio is 2 oz. dye per 1/2 gallon solvent, but this ratio can be increased or decreased to adjust the color and saturation as needed.
• Dye solution can be applied by brush, rag, spray, or sponge. When using a water-reduced dye, a pre-grain raising is advisable.
• One of TransTint's outstanding features is its compatibility with a wide range of finishing mediums. Simply add the dye concentrate directly to shellac, water-base finishes, solvent lacquers, and catalyzed varnish or lacquers. Add any amount up to 1 oz. per quart.

When using any dye or colorant, we highly recommend testing your colors first on scraps or cut-offs along with your selected top coat before applying to your projects. TransTint Dyes are not for exterior use and can not be mixed with oil-based products.

Please note that this item is non-returnable.

Pricing Information
We are required by the manufacturer to display a minimum price of $22 per bottle. However, our actual price will be shown when this item is added to your cart.

General Finishes requires all sellers of TransTint dye to comply with their "MAP" (minimum advertised price) policy. This is often required by manufacturers to prevent small businesses like us, who sometimes have lower overhead costs, from selling a product with too great of a discount. If you find this product advertised anywhere for less than $22, please let us know.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.