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Is there a way to tint varnish? Would like to tint varnish that has been thinned (one-part varnish to two parts paint thinner) to darken a workbench top. Thinning first coats to soak into the wood. I am afraid a wipe on stain would streak with thinned varnish. (Larry Tucker) Look at trans tint dyes. I used a little to tint some varnish for a touch up job on a table top. (Gary Marquardt) I stained my work bench with satisfactory results over time. I used a combination of coffee, various adhesives, metal filings, solvents and finishes. I am pleased with the results. it reminds me of my grandfather's work bench. (Timothy Troester) Thanks for the suggestions. However, pg. 5 of the Trans tint data sheet states that it is incompatible with "oil based varnishes and polyurethanes" and also "mineral spirits". And a few other things. Yet it seems several people had good luck with it. Might give it small test. Workbench is actually 30' of counter top and I really don't want to have to sand off a mistake. Timothy, I have a workbench much as you describe, finished with the same materials including the blood. Mine might have a little scotch in the mixture but it took me +/- 15 years to achieve that finish. Really need this counter top done quicker. (Larry Tucker) Go to your local Sherwin-Williams store or wherever you bought it & ask them to tint it for you. They have universal colorants that they can tint it with. (Bret Reiter) Our local Sherwin-Williams says their universal colorants will leave a milky look when mixed with varnish. (Larry Tucker)
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