Old Masters81408, 1 Pint, Spanish Oak, 32 Fluid Ounces

I needed to match exactly what our stairway stain was and Amazon was the only place I could find it. Great quality - very rich color.

Beautiful rich color.

Goes on clean and covers fiberglass entrance way well.

I bought this in cherry however it was not the dark dark cherry color I expected. So while it was still wet I brushed on a cheap acrylic black paint and got the exact color I needed. I didn't even sand my end table. Gel went on fine and took nicely. It did take about 2 good days to dry. I suppose I could have used spray paint but then you have to worry about runs and can't tweak color. Happy with the outcome.

Auto correct said stinky, it's not wrong. Mixed well with a little red mahogany of the same brand and stained some pine to match some oak with heavy patina.

Great product and covers well and looks great.

I refinished an old coat rack that was an orange tone (not appealing). I think it was pine that somebody stained an unknown color. Anyhow, I removed all hardware and sanded my piece because it had a significant amount of wax on it. Then, I cleaned it really well while removing the debris from sanding. Once everything was super clean and smooth, I noticed the wood was extremely porous. This had me slightly concerned so prior to staining, I used a combination of 3 parts denatured alcohol with 2 parts Zinsser Seal Coat 100% wax free shellac. This helps to condition the wood for a more uniform application. Anyhow, I am glad I took this additional step because the Spanish Oak is soooo dark! I ended up with a beautiful, deep dark brown with almost black edges (like the black tones of charred wood) since the lighter spots really grabbed the blackish tones. And, I did try to take a photo, but the camera alters the coloring so I didn't post it with this review. Perhaps, I need different lighting to capture an accurate photo. Therefore, all I can say is it is very, very dark brown with the blackish highlights - Super Gorgeous! Love it! :)If you like dark woods like dark walnut or something along those lines, you'd probably like the Spanish Oak. And, if you are avoiding all red/orange hues, then Spanish Oak is a good choice. Also, it does matter what color wood you are covering - yes, even with gel stain - because the base color will alter final results. Therefore, don't expect the color swatch on the sample color images to be your exact result. A test spot or even a test on a scrap piece of wood similar to your project wood is advisable.Also, some reviewers stated that the gel stain isn't messy - that's not really true. I managed to have some occasional drips and mess so be prepared for this by using adequate drop cloths, tarps. etc.**This product goes a very, very long way so don't over purchase! I bought a pint and will have more than enough for a larger project (i.e. dining table). Consider coverage dimensions prior to purchase.In addition, I used the Blue Hawk 4-in x 5-in Cotton Floor Stain Pad to apply the stain, and it was worth the few dollars to purchase this application tool as opposed to using a wadded up t-shirt or whatever. For me, this was a good choice - use what works best for you.Lastly, I found that I did not need a top coat for this project. The finish is fine for a coat rack. Now if I were doing a dining table, then I'd probably use many layers of top coat product(s).That said, I am actually considering my dining table for the next application of Spanish Oak. :) We have white, wooden upholstered chairs so the the Spanish Oak would be a magnificent contrast. We'll see! :)(Note - I will see if I can manage an accurate photo for this review)

I purchased the provincial stain, it was easy to use but you have to be quick if you’re adding a faux wood grain because it will set up pretty fast. Beautiful color though.