Wood Finish & Stain Colors
Updated: 5 days ago
The finish is where the character of the wood comes alive. Explore professional color options from Old Masters, Rubio Monocoat, Bona, General Finishes, Varathane, and Minwax.
These charts use actual sample photography supplied on the manufacturers' official websites. Colors can still change with wood species, grain, sanding, lighting, screen settings, and topcoat. Final approval should always be based on a physical sample made on the same wood species as your piece.
Old Masters
Official Old Masters stain samples shown on oak. This collection is especially useful for traditional oak, walnut, red-brown, espresso, and weathered finishes.
Official color library: https://myoldmasters.com/colors
Rubio Monocoat
Official Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C samples shown on solid white oak. This is the best reference on the page for natural, low-sheen European white-oak finishes.
Official color library: https://www.rubiomonocoatusa.com/pages/oil-plus-2c-colors
Bona
Official Bona DriFast stain samples. Bona NaturalSeal and NordicSeal are also available when the goal is a natural or lightly whitewashed white-oak appearance.
Official stain information: https://www.bona.com/en-us/products/professional/coatings/stains/
General Finishes
Official General Finishes water-based wood stain color chips shown on oak. These are strong options when durability, controlled color, or custom layering is important.
Official color library: https://generalfinishes.com/all-colors
Varathane
Official Varathane Fast Dry Wood Stain samples from Rust-Oleum. Availability varies by container size and product line.
Official product page: https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/varathane/varathane-fast-dry-wood-stain
Minwax
Explore 20 Minwax Wood Finish stain options, from Simply White and weathered grays to warm oak, walnut, and deep espresso tones. Send us your preferred color name or number and wood species to confirm the right option for your Native Rift piece.
 Simply White 275 |  Weathered Oak 270 |  Classic Gray 271 |  Natural 209 |
 Rustic Beige 281 |  Silvered Gray 282 |  Driftwood 2126 |  Aged Barrel 283 |
 Golden Oak 210B |  Golden Pecan 245 |  Honey 272 |  Fruitwood 241 |
 Early American 230 |  Provincial 211 |  Special Walnut 224 |  English Chestnut 233 |
 Dark Walnut 2716 |  Jacobean 2750 |  Espresso 273 |  Ebony 2718 |
Official Minwax manufacturer swatches are shown for color reference. Wood species, grain, sanding, and topcoat affect the finished appearance. Final color approval should be based on a physical sample on your chosen wood.
Native Rift Signature Options
Our most-requested directions include Clear with Masters Armor, Bona Natural, Bona Nordic Whitewash, custom Amber Oak mixed locally at Prism Paint in Lehi, Aged Oak, Fruitwood, American Walnut, Dark Walnut, Espresso, Carbon Black, and Rubio Antique Bronze.
How Color Approval Works
1. Choose the color family you like. 2. Tell us the wood species and desired undertone. 3. We narrow the options and prepare a physical sample when appropriate. 4. You approve the sample before final finishing.
If you are matching floors, cabinetry, or another piece, send us photos in natural daylight and, whenever possible, an actual sample.
Ready to Choose Your Finish?
Send us your project details, inspiration photos, wood species, and favorite color direction. We will help narrow it down to the finish that best fits the piece and your space.
Start here: https://www.nativerift.com/contact
Manufacturer names and sample images remain the property of their respective owners and are presented for color-reference purposes.
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