COMPARISON
Wood finishes compared by recoat time
This comparison uses the first applicable numeric milestone reported for each product. It is a planning aid, not a claim that the products are substitutes.
Fair-comparison rule: Read the exact milestone and conditions on each product page. Similar numbers may describe different tests, substrates or stages.
Comparison table
| Product | Manufacturer-stated minimum | Condition/source |
|---|---|---|
| BEHR DECKplus Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain (No. 3077) Semi-transparent | 1 hours | Two thin coats are required. |
| BEHR PREMIUM Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Stain & Sealer Semi-transparent (all colors) | 1 hours | See product page |
| BEHR PREMIUM Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer Solid color | 1 hours | See product page |
| Minwax Express Color Wiping Stain & Finish Water-based (all colors) | 1 hours | See product page |
| Minwax Water-Based Solid Color Stain Water-based (all colors) | 1 hours | See product page |
| Minwax Wood Finish Water-Based Color Stain (Semi-Transparent) Water-based (all colors) | 1 hours | 77°F and 50% RH; topcoat after 2–3 hours |
| Rust-Oleum RockSolid Deck Start Wood Primer Clear-drying primer | 1 hours | 70–80°F and 50% RH |
| Varathane (Rust-Oleum) One Step Stain & Polyurethane Stain and finish in one | 1 hours | 70°F and 50% RH |
| Varathane (Rust-Oleum) Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain Oil-based (all colors) | 1 hours | 70°F and 50% RH |
| Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) Bulls Eye Shellac Clear / amber | 1 hours | 70°F and 50% RH |
| BEHR PREMIUM Fast Drying Oil-Based Polyurethane Clear | 2 hours | See product page |
| Bona Bona Traffic HD Waterborne Floor Finish All sheens (2-component) | 2 hours | 65–80°F and 40–60% RH |
| General Finishes Exterior 450 Water Based Topcoat Water-based (all sheens) | 2 hours | See product page |
| General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat Water-based (all sheens) | 2 hours | See product page |
| Minwax Clear Brushing Lacquer Interior, solvent cleanup | 2 hours | See product page |
| Minwax One Step Stain & Topcoat Oil-based (all colors) | 2 hours | See product page |
| Minwax Performance Series Tintable Wood Stain Tintable | 2 hours | At manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time. |
| Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish Water-based (all sheens) | 2 hours | 77°F and 50% RH with good ventilation |
| Minwax Ultimate Floor Finish Water-based clear | 2 hours | At manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time. |
| Minwax Ultra Fast-Drying Polyurethane for Floors Oil-based (all sheens) | 2 hours | See product page |
What can change the order?
Temperature, humidity, film thickness, airflow, surface preparation and the meaning of the stated milestone can all change which product is appropriate. We preserve the manufacturer’s wording on the individual page so you can check the comparison before relying on it.