Water based wood stains
This product works as a colourant that then requires a top coat to seal the colour in such as varnish, oil or wax.
Our water based wood stains are made with the finest natural ingredients using quality pigments derived from plants and earth from around the globe. (This is very important because lesser quality pigments can produce a washed out effect or give your wood a zebra crossing effect). Good quality pigments will offer good penetration and will greatly enhance the grain structure of the wood.
Pine and other soft woods have a hard grain which form the pattern in the timber, it is the soft grain which usually forms the majority of the pattern. Lesser wood stains will reverse the grain in a similar way to a photographic negative, therefore giving a bad finish which is exaggerated even further when the top coat is applied.
Because some woods require heavier staining than others, it is well worth doing a small test area first to observe the results before starting the main project. Extra care should be taken on the end grain areas (the cut ends), these will absorb more of the wood stain and may create a tide mark on the surface of the wood or furniture. Years of research and development have allowed us to greatly reduce this problem but care should be taken.
To achieve a better depth of stain colour, 2-3 coats can be applied. By adding other wood stains or one of our concentrated dyes such as yellow, red, orange or brown, you can create your own stain colour. Just select a stain that is closest to your requirement and adjust using one of the above methods. Thousands of new shades can be created by inter-mixing our extensive range of products.
To lighten our wood stain, just add tap water. Water based wood stains will raise the grain of the wood, the amount that it raises can vary depending on the wood being worked on. Raised grain gives a good rustic appearance for those looking for this effect. To take this further, brush a dark wax into the raised wood grain, this will act as a highlighter thereby enhancing the peaks and troughs.
Any marks left in the wood are likely to show through after staining. Generally speaking water based wood stains do not cover blemishes in the wood.
Our water based wood stains will keep at temperatures above freezing for a minimum of 4 years. We recommend that the product is shaken or stirred before use.
Colours Available
Antique Pine, Antique Yew, Ash, Black, Brown Mahogany, C500, C600, Cherry, Chestnut, Dark Mahogany, Dark Oak, Dark Pine, Dark Teak, Elm, Golden, Golden Oak, Honey Pine, Jacobean Oak, Light Oak, Macassar, Mahogany, Medium Oak, Natural Mahogany, Plum Mahogany, Repro Mahogany, Rosewood, Stripped Pine, Teak, Victorian Pine, Walnut, Wenge, White, Yew
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