We have 2 wood stain ranges with different formula for specific applications & appearances.
Take a look to choose the perfect stain for your project!
| Wood Dye Stain | Colour-Finish Wood Stain | |
| Suitable for | Furniture, Interior, Art & Design, Exterior (with suitable top coats) | Toys & Children’s Furniture, Interior, Art & Design, Exterior (top coats optional) |
| Best with | All kinds of wood. It can be used on most hard wood with good penetration. The final colour can vary depending on the original tone of the wood. Our swatch shows it on beech wood, which has light warm tone. | Although it can be used on all kinds of wood, the application is the easiest on soft wood. |
| Application Full detailed guides for application | The easiest stain to apply for even coverage. Brush on, dip, spray or tumble Spray gun can be cleaned with water only. | Very easy, but requires a little more attention than the dye stain. Brush on, dip, tumble or spray Spray gun needs to be cleaned with solvents. |
| Safety | Water-based & Environmentally Friendly Non-hazardous Zero VOC (new batches) Food-grade formula Although our food-grade formula meets EN71 standards, a thorough oil finish is required for food-contact or toy items, as the dye will transfer if not sealed properly. | Water-based & Environmentally Friendly Non-hazardous Low VOC (use in well ventilated area) Meets EN71-9 (category III dried state), ASTM child safety, PAR/PAH standards Once dried, the colour will not transfer and is safe to use as a standalone application for toys. (A hint of colour may transfer with vigorous wet abrasion.) |
| Appearance | Vivid transparent colours to be combined with oiled finish. Our No.7 Oil or Tung Oil will give it beautiful satin finish with deepened colours & enhanced look of wood grain. | Vivid transparent or semi-transparent colours Best if you want matte finish with the brightest colour expression without the oil |
| Finish | Oil or wax based top coat is essential to make it water-resistant and durable. (unless the item is purely decorative and can be kept away from water) Not compatible with water-based top coats (it will reactive the stain and drag it) | Additional top coat is optional. It can be also used with any matte or gloss water-based top-coats (no drag), oil and wax finishes. |
| Light Fastness | Good – Very Good 5-7 | Very Good – Excellent 6-8 |
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