Wood is considered one of the most beautiful and durable material that is actively used for the construction of houses, various structures, interior decoration premises, as well as furniture. But in order for its base to be able to serve for a long period, it must be protected.

To protect surfaces of wood, various products are made, one of the best today is wood stain. This tool allows not only to protect the tree from negative factors, but also gives it a very aesthetic appearance.

What is the stain for

If you have never used this tool, then you probably often ask yourself the following question - what is a stain and what is it for?

Wood stain or stain is special formulations that are used for toning natural wood during its finishing. This product is produced in the form of a liquid, which, during use, is applied to the surface and absorbed into the area of ​​the outer layer of the tree, while changing its color.

Important! It is worth noting, unlike paints and varnishes, the stain does not form a film on the surface of the wood, its composition enters the wood. The penetration rate of this agent depends on the type of wood and on the quality of the stain.

Since wood has a multi-layer texture, in the composition of which the layers have different levels density and permeability, all this leads to staining of wood with varying degrees of intensity.

After staining, the tree acquires its obvious natural qualities. It is this property that has made this product popular with many restorers, furniture manufacturers, and woodwork finishing specialists.

Depending on the properties and composition of the stain, there are several purposes of this tool:

Varieties

Stains can be used to cover absolutely any wood surface - pine, oak, maple, birch, and so on. But you still need to know the types of this tool, because each type of stain has certain properties.

Water

The presence of water in the stain is considered the main ingredient. The group of water-based impregnations is considered to be the largest. Typically, these products are prepared ready-made or in powder form. The powder can be diluted in water on your own according to the attached instructions.

Positive traits:

1. Due to the fact that this agent has a neutral base, it does not have increased toxicity and does not have harmful effects to health;
2. Available in a wide range of shades with natural texture. With these types of products, you can create shades from lightest to deepest, which will help to recreate the natural look and deepen the tone. And also this quality gives the surface expressiveness and noble appearance;
3. It has an easy and simple application, while there is a minimum consumption of the product;
4. Suitable for all types of wood - for pine, birch, oak, maple, walnut, cherry;
5. Low cost.

Important! Please note that this tool has one significant drawback, during application it raises the wood fibers and opens the way for moisture penetration. To prevent the penetration of water after treatment, be sure to varnish the surface.

Alcohol-type stain

This product comes in the form of aniline dye, which is dissolved in denatured alcohol. This type of stain is sold both ready-made and dry as a powder that must be dissolved.

This tool has the advantage of fast drying. However, this quality delivers some qualities when manually applying the mixture to wood, after drying it often forms greasy stains... Therefore, many builders recommend using a spray gun when using alcohol products.

Oil

As part of these products, all oil pigments are dissolved in solvents or in White Spirit. This composition provides a number of advantages to this type of wood stain:

• When painting, it provides toning of wooden surfaces in all kinds of colors;
• It is convenient to use oil mixtures at home;
• The composition fits well on the surface, it can be applied with any tools;
• The oil stain evenly enters the area of ​​the wood structure, while forming a protective film on the surface.

Acrylic and wax

Wood stain, which is made from an acrylic or wax base, is a novelty on construction market... This tool has positively recommended itself among many consumers and professional builders. This is due to the fact that this mixture, after application, creates high protection basics from negative impacts and premature wear.

Features of the composition:

1. After application, this type of impregnation on the surface of the tree forms an insulating film through which moisture and other negative substances do not penetrate;
2. Diverse color characteristics... Compared to other varieties, this composition has a variety of colors from natural to vibrant exotic tones;
3. These types of wood stains are used by many designers. modern furniture... These products are used to paint the external facades of cabinets, tables, chairs from different types of wood.

Whitening effect

It is not always necessary for the wood to be dark in color, sometimes it is required that it, on the contrary, have a slightly whitish color. In these cases, impregnations based on hydrogen peroxide and acids are suitable. With their help, you can get light, bleached color timber... Usually these solutions are used to prepare the surface for further painting.

Attention! It is important that these products completely cover the entire surface of the wood. Otherwise, the proper result will not be obtained.

Stain is easy necessary thing to improve the quality of wood. This tool protects the base from rapid wear and tear. The main thing is to choose the right product and carefully read the instructions and characteristics of the composition. But which mixtures to choose, it all depends on what they will be used for - to improve color or for protection. It is better to first study the properties of each type of wood stain.

Stains or stains are called tinting compounds that are used to finish wood in order to give it a more expressive shade. Absorbing into the structure of the wood, the liquid paints over the surface layer, preserving the natural texture and relief of the surface.

Staining allows you to simply and without extra costs to give inexpressive wood species a more noble appearance. The ability to experiment with shades reveals ample opportunities when finishing projects.

The composition of the wood stains does not in any way affect the main characteristics of the material. A film does not form on the surface, the resistance to decay, the hardness and strength of the wood remain unchanged (in the absence of special components in the composition). The techniques of applying stains are not difficult to master.

The base for wood stains can be water, alcohol, oil and other substances. Each type of finishing composition has its own characteristics, knowing that it is easy to choose the optimal type of finishing for a specific project.

Water stain and its specificity

Water stain is available as a ready-to-use liquid and as a powder that can be self-diluted to the desired concentration. Beytsy on water based They have good adhesion, naturally accentuate the texture of the wood and have a wide range of shades: from light tones to deep dark reds. The absence of toxic odors makes such formulations indispensable for interior work.

When processing wood of resinous species, water stain can stain, due to uneven absorption into the structure of the material. In this case, the surface of the product is recommended to be subjected to a degumming procedure.

Another disadvantage when working with water stains is the problem of raised pile. To eliminate this defect, the prepared surface is moistened with water and allowed to dry. Then the product is sanded with fine-grained paper and opened with a finishing compound.

After processing the wood with water stain, it takes 12-14 hours to completely dry it.

When are alcohol stains appropriate?

Alcohol stains are a category of finishing compounds based on aniline dyes diluted in alcohol. Like water stains, this product is available in powder and liquid form. A distinctive feature of the finish is the accelerated penetration of coloring pigments into the wood structure and fast drying.

The best method for applying alcohol stain is using a spray gun. The use of a brush, roller and swabs when working with such formulations is ineffective, due to fast drying... Using manual techniques often results in streaks, uneven tone, blemishes, and other imperfections.

Such compositions are optimal for surface finishing. large areas... Similar in characteristics to them are nitro-stains - solvent-based stains.

Alcohol-based stains dry in 20-30 minutes.

Oil stains and their features

The finishing composition consists of dyes dissolved in oil, usually linseed. The stain is easily and evenly applied to the wood, moreover, as manual methods and with a spray gun. It does not form surface films, emphasizes the texture of the wood and provides air exchange.

A distinctive feature of the coloring pigments of such compositions is their resistance to UV radiation, due to which the painted surfaces do not fade in the sun, keeping the color saturation for years. For breeding oil formulations use white spirit

How much such a stain dries depends on the degree of its concentration and a number of other factors. On average, it takes from 2 to 4 hours.

Wax and acrylic compounds

For all the main characteristics, such stains are similar to oil counterparts. A distinctive feature of wax and acrylic stains is their waterproof properties. The finish protects the surface of the wood well from water, but at the same time it is vulnerable to mechanical damage.

Wax and acrylic compounds are easily applied by hand, keep the same tone, and do not leave streaks. They do not raise the nap and perfectly emphasize the natural texture of the wood. This type of finish is actively used in the restoration of furniture. Beytsy of this type offered in a wide range of colors.

How much such a stain dries also depends on a complex of factors. On average, the process of complete drying of wax and acrylic stains takes 4-5 hours.

What tools are used to apply the stain?

Wood staining at home can be done with a brush, foam or cloth swab, paint roller, and spray gun. The choice of technique is determined primarily by the type of finishing composition.

Optimum ratio of materials and tools used:

• alcohol and nitromorilacs - spray gun;
• water stains- tampons, roller, brushes with synthetic bristles;
• oil and acrylic stains - wide brushes with natural bristles, lint-free swabs.

How to paint wood with wood stain: methods of applying a finishing composition

There are two generally accepted methods of wood staining:

1. Applying the composition in excess and then removing the excess with a swab.

The technique is relevant primarily for aqueous formulations. It allows you to even out color transitions, eliminate smudges and achieve lighter tones. The stain is applied in circular (swab) or longitudinal (roller, brush) movements, followed by wiping along the fibers. After the first layer has dried, the second is applied. The procedure is repeated until the desired color saturation is achieved.

1. Application of the composition in excess without subsequent wiping off the excess.

This technique is more appropriate when using wax, oil and acrylic stains when the task is to achieve deep shades of wood. Partial wiping off of excess is allowed after the main part of the composition is absorbed into the structure of the tree. This allows you to even out the tone and get rid of minor defects that may arise during the application of the composition.

• to enhance adhesion, the stain can be slightly warmed up, this will improve the speed and depth of penetration of the composition into the wood structure;
• it is not recommended to heavily soak a brush, swab or roller in finishing composition... Controlled stain removal minimizes the risk of smudges and blots.
• the ends of the board are treated with stain more intensively than the main surface, because they absorb the composition more actively.

How to prepare the surface for finishing?

Speaking about the advantages of wood stain, one should not forget that it emphasizes not only the expressiveness of the texture of the wood, but also all the defects on its surface. Therefore, special attention is paid to the proper preparation of the product.

1. The wooden surface is sanded with medium and fine-grained paper. The old coating, if any, is completely removed.
2. The surface cleaned and leveled by grinding is degreased with a sponge dipped in white spirit.
3. Conifers undergo a de-resinification procedure, for this they are treated with a special compound.
4. When working with water stains on wooden surface preliminarily remove the raised pile (see point 2).
5. A color test is made on the prepared surface. A test color will allow you to understand how the composition interacts with a specific wood species and how many layers it will need to be applied to achieve the desired color.

Compliance with this algorithm will help to achieve a professional result when staining wood at home.

How to solve the spotting problem?

An uneven finish, with more staining in some areas and less staining in others, is a common problem associated with some wood species. Spotting can occur when working with resinous wood, uneven wood grains or plywood. In the first case, it is recommended to de-resin the surface, in the second - to pre-treat the wood with special conditioners that will close the pores and ensure uniform absorption of the stain.

Painting wooden products with wood stain and varnish

For increased wear resistance and surface attractiveness wooden products painted with stain, they are additionally opened with varnish. At this stage, many are faced with a problem when, when applying varnish, the stain begins to wash out, which ultimately irreparably spoils all the work done.

At the stage finishing important to remember:

• water stains should be combined with non-aqueous varnishes;
• alcohol stains - with non-alcoholic paints and varnishes.

23 October, 2017
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Wood stain, what do you know about this liquid that can turn the most cheap wood in an expensive "oak" or "rosewood"? Staining provides color without creating a film on the surface. Due to this, the tree retains its natural texture and naturalness.

Classification of wood stains

The huge group of staining agents can be divided into 4 categories:

• aquatic,
• alcohol,
• nitro-stains,
• oil.

What to choose?

Aquatic

I love them for the ability to get a whole rainbow of colors and shades, ease of use and ease of mixing without unexpected results. Oh yeah, another absence bad smell and drying speed. The last two points will be relevant for those who plan to handle a small thing, such as a box, at home.

Water-based stains can be truly water-based and dry. The latter require dilution with warm water.

It will take about 12-14 hours to completely dry the surface, is that a lot? Patience, my friend, in working with wood, haste is contraindicated! The peculiarity of the composition is its ability to lift wood fibers, as a result, processing will be required sandpaper.

In the water group, resin-based acrylic compounds stand out. From personal observations I can say that the color obtained during their application does not fade or wash out.

And the disadvantage- a fairly high price.

Alcohol

Alcohol stain - an alcoholic solution of aniline dyes. Advantages: deep penetration of dyes into the structure of the wood, which gives bright and rich shades and a speed of drying, after 20–40 minutes the alcohol evaporates and the surface becomes suitable for further processing.

Such a drying speed puts forward its own requirements for application. It is necessary to work with the composition quickly, as accurately and accurately as possible, otherwise you will have to get acquainted with spots and smudges.

If you have a large surface to treat, use a spray gun to apply the stain. It will help you get an even color.

Nitro-stains

Can be called relatives of alcohol stains. Due to the presence of a solvent in the composition, they are as similar as possible in characteristics to the latter.

Oil

Linseed oil acts as a base.

Advantages: even application, no smudges or smudges. In addition, this composition does not raise wood fibers. For self-application, you can use a wide brush, spray gun or even a rag. Drying time is 2 to 4 hours.

Riding on a rainbow

Having dealt with the classification, let's look at the colors that can be obtained using wood stain. The first rule that I made from bitter personal experience is that the same name on the package does not guarantee you will get the same result.

“Larch” (“Tsaritsyn paints”) is a pleasant brownish-pinkish color, while Novbytkhim believes that the color should be pale yellow.

How do you choose a color? Neither the name nor the label is your friend, be guided by the paint samples that the manufacturer offers. But even here a catch may await you - the final result is influenced by the structure of the wood, density and original color.

Painted pine will be an order of magnitude lighter than mahogany, but darker than maple. How so? Pine is a porous and soft wood that perfectly absorbs pigment, while maple is hard and dense.

The texture of the wood is also important. For example, oak is colored extremely unevenly (but beautifully) due to the fact that the paint penetrates into the veins faster and more intensely, while the main part remains lighter.

How to paint?

In due time I spent useful experience on the use different methods applying stain. And now I can say with confidence that universal way does not exist.

If your goal is coverage large area, use a spray gun with a nozzle no larger than 1.5 mm. The tool is universal, suitable for water, alcohol and nitromillocks. The latter are extremely difficult to apply with a brush, since the composition dries quickly.

Water-based stain is friendly with a wide brush and rags. A few more words about brushes:

• natural - for oil formulations;
• synthetic - for water-soluble.

If this is your first time staining wood with your own hands or the composition is unfamiliar to you, be sure to carry out a test staining. This will allow you to understand how deeply the composition penetrates into a particular wood and how intense the color is.
The first layer is applied to the entire surface of the sample, the second - 2/3, the third - 1/3. Such a "rainbow" is covered with 2-3 layers of varnish, after drying of which it is possible to draw final conclusions about the advisability of using this type and color of stain.

How to starve and not get overwhelmed

Stage	Instructions and recommendations
Preparatory	Work preparatory phase depend on coverage: If we are talking about a surface that has seen life, it is cleaned of paint / varnish, polished. In the case of staining the floor, scraping is carried out. Oil and grease stains are removed with a solvent or gasoline, with which a rag is moistened. Conifers require resin removal before the staining procedure. To do this, use water solution potassium carbonate and soda ash. The white stain creates a foundation on the surface, allowing the colored layer to lie smoother.
Basic	Before application, the stain is slightly warmed up, thereby increasing its penetrating power. A brush / foam pad / rag is moistened with stain and applied along the fibers. Thus, 2–4 layers are applied until the desired shade is obtained.
Final	After drying, the surface is treated with sandpaper (except for staining with oil stain) and covered with several layers of varnish.

Imitate ebony better on pear, birch, beech, alder and ash. You can get a believable "nut" on alder, linden and birch.

Yourself with a mustache

Liquid for tinting wood can be prepared by yourself. Our hands are not for boredom, so we start home magic.

Natural pigments. In this category, I will include plant components that can color wood with high quality and give a durable result.

• If you have a small item in your work (for example, a box) made of light wood, paint it with a decoction of onion peels.
• Birch and oak can be turned into mahogany with a decoction of larch bark.
• A cold brown shade is obtained by decoction of the powder made from the shell walnut... Soda is added to the strained liquid before use.
• Black natural "stain" is obtained from a decoction of alder or oak bark.

Chemical pigments... For outdoor work, you can use chemical stains made from potassium permanganate, Glaubert's salt, and copper sulfate.

• Potassium permanganate gives the wood a cherry color. To do this, 50 grams of potassium permanganate is diluted in a liter of water and applied with a brush, the remains are removed with a damp sponge.
• Juice wolf berries+ baking soda = light blue.
• Wolfberry juice + glaubertic salt = scarlet.
• Wolfberry juice + copper sulfate= brown.

Summing up

The best stain is an extremely vague concept, defined by goals and desired results. For some, it will be acrylic, for others - oil, covering a massive door. Anyway, staining wood - great way giving it a shade while maintaining such a warm natural texture.

Today, there is such a variety of impregnating agents for wood on sale that even a specialized specialist will not be able to unequivocally answer the question of what is their fundamental difference. If you read the instructions for the preparations, then the conclusion suggests itself that most of them protect the wood literally "from everything." So what is wood stain for? Is it only for toning it, as is commonly believed?

• Wood toning while preserving its texture.
• Reliable protection of the material when other means are ineffective or their use from an economic point of view is impractical. Argumentation - wood stains are characterized by a greater depth of penetration, while they are cheaper than paints, varnishes and a number of other preparations used for processing wood (at least 2.5 times).
• Imitation of another, more expensive breed.
• Bleaching wood. This is often done either in the process of its restoration, or in preparation for painting (applying colored varnish).
• Preservation of material from decay (antiseptic function) and destruction by wood-boring insects.
• Combining shades, creating the effect of surface finishing with various woods.
• Some stains strengthen its structure.
• Giving (partial) moisture-repellent properties to sawn timber.
• Any stain, regardless of its composition, will definitely increase the shelf life of the tree.

But is it that simple? Is it enough to buy any of the commercially available wood stains, and all the problems with reliable wood processing are solved? An exhaustive answer can be obtained if you familiarize yourself with all types of liquids in this group. By the way, stains are often called differently - stains - and they are used not only to protect and prepare for further use of natural wood, but also building materials based on it (plywood, MDF, fiberboard, OSV, chipboard).

Wood stain modifications

They are classified according to what they are based on. They go on sale in the form of ready-made liquids, gels or powders, but the properties of wood stains depend only on the components and their proportions.

Water stains

• Such stains are distinguished by a wide variety of shades, so you can choose the composition for almost any type of wood and make it the required tint in relation to the interior of a particular room.
• "Environmental Safety". For those who care about the "purity" of the product, water stains - the best option... No harmful fumes, regardless of external factors. First of all, temperatures.
• Given the basis, it is clear that it is not difficult to wash off such a stain with water. In some cases, this is relevant if, in the process of working with wood, it is necessary to slightly change the resulting shade.

• Water stains are deep penetrating agents. This property also has a negative component. During processing, the tree is additionally saturated with liquid. What does this mean? First, it becomes more susceptible to moisture absorption. Secondly, shrinkage lasts longer, and often initiates twisting of the processed workpiece. Therefore, the use of wood stains of this group requires both experience and accuracy.
• The need for subsequent application of a protective layer to the tree. For example, varnish, which is most often practiced.

Alcohol stains

• The impregnation dries quickly. Someone considers this a disadvantage, but the ease of use is obvious. Especially when working outdoors when the weather is unstable and there is a chance of precipitation.
• High-quality protection of wood from ultraviolet radiation and dampness.

• Pungent specific odor. When organizing work in the room, it is necessary to ensure its effective ventilation. Will it be possible to do this in winter?
• Fast absorption into the structure of the material. This somewhat complicates the treatment of wood with alcohol stains, since due to the uneven application of the impregnation, there is a risk of stains appearing on the general background. Experts advise using a spray gun, since it is almost impossible to achieve a uniform shade of wood manually (with a brush) without proper experience.

Oil stains

Pros:

• Do not fill the wood with moisture.
• Easily change shade when adding dyes.
• Stains of this group lie on the tree thin layer, evenly, so there are no difficulties in working with them.
• Does not fade when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
• Application of additional protective coating(varnish, wax) on wood is not required.
• Inert to changes in ambient temperature and humidity.

• Certain toxicity.
• Long drying time (depends on the conditions of use).

Wax and nitro stains (acrylic)

Their characteristics are very similar.

• After drying of such wood stains, a thinnest protective film appears on the wood.
• The uniformity of the shade is guaranteed over the entire treated area. The presence of spots, bald spots is excluded.
• The structure of the tree stands out especially clearly.

• The difficulty of working with these stains. Mainly due to the fast "setting" of the impregnation. Therefore, any further alterations are no longer possible.
• One of the advantages of the tree is lost - the ability to "breathe". The reason is the resulting film. Not all users note this, but nevertheless. How permeable it is is a big question.

Rustic stains

Quite new drugs. Their main purpose is to emphasize the structure of the material, to achieve several shades in one area. The use of such compositions requires high professionalism, so the author does not focus on them. Only to inform the reader, since it is unlikely that it will be possible to process the wood on your own. If, of course, we mean a quality result.

What to consider when choosing a wood stain

Knowing the features of various modifications of these solutions, it is easy to understand. Therefore, the author only summarizes all of the above:

• Application specificity - inside or outside the building; temperature, humidity; weather.
• The structure (species) of the tree. The lower the density, the more deeply the stain penetrates. For example, the use of water-based formulations will significantly increase their consumption per m2. To what extent is this justified, expedient, and so on? There is one more nuance. After processing, the color of the wood will be slightly "lighter" than expected. This is due to the fact that a significant part of the stain will be absorbed, and together with the liquid and the dye.
• The condition of the wood. Does the lumber have defects that need to be leveled, or, on the contrary, is it necessary to emphasize all its advantages? This should also be taken into account when choosing a stain by shade.
• Personal experience and opportunities. With the first it is clear - not everyone will be able to apply the required layer of stain with high quality, which dries quickly (is absorbed). It depends on practical skills. More difficult with possibilities. As a rule, most “home craftsmen” work with a brush. It is recommended to use tampons for applying wax stains. Also - nothing special. But does everyone have not only a spray gun, but also a "source" compressed air? Before choosing alcohol stains, you should think carefully.
• General interior. This mainly concerns internal finishing works... As a rule, surface decoration of wooden parts of a building or individual structural elements no one is engaged, otherwise one of the advantages of lumber is lost - naturalness. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on the shade that the wood stain will give the tree, and how much it will emphasize its structure (or change).

• If planned further processing wood with polyurethane paint or varnish, which contains acid, then wax stain cannot be used as an impregnation.
• When choosing a tool, you must purchase it with a certain margin. Practice shows that it will not be possible to accurately determine its consumption per m². Even a specialist will not say how much wood stain will be needed, especially when it comes to processing a large area (volume of lumber). And if you make a second purchase in the same store, and impregnation from the same manufacturer, then it is not a fact that the shade will be identical. From batch to batch of goods, it partially changes - these are the costs (features) of the technology.
• Effective wood protection is achieved if the stain is applied in at least 2 coats. One-time processing of the required result does not give, therefore, such savings are absolutely pointless.

Stain is a composition with tinting properties. It is used for processing wood, under the influence of stain the wood changes its color. It is also used when working with fiberboard, chipboard, plywood, MDF. There are two separate species: for indoor and outdoor use. Pigment is added to formulations for external use, which prevents the coating from fading when exposed to ultraviolet rays.

Types of wood stains

If, when working with wood, you need to give it a different shade, you cannot do without stain. Wondering which stain is best for specific purpose, and when considering options in stores, keep in mind that there are different types. Let's consider each of them separately.

Water based stain

Colors the wood perfectly different shades: from lightest to darkest. From existing species- the most common. On sale is liquid or dry (in powder form). The use of powder requires dilution before starting work in warm water, the liquid composition is sold ready-made.

A huge plus when working with such a stain is that it has no smell. This is a very important factor when working indoors. However, it takes 12 or more hours to dry. It can pick up wood fibers; additional wood sanding is required.

After processing, varnish will be required. Acrylic stain refers to the same type of composition. It is somewhat more convenient to work with it, but its cost is also higher.

Oil stain

It is a composition of a mixture of oil and dyes. Flaxseed oil is used most often. Distinctive features- easy and uniform application, ease of use, it does not have the ability to lift wood fibers. The dyes in the composition are highly resistant to light, it is not subject to fading.

The original surface color retains its brightness over a very long period. The coating is resistant to temperature extremes, perfectly protects wood from moisture.

As for the application, you can use a spray gun, brush or rags. The stain dries quickly, within 2-4 hours. Excellent for restorations and light touch-ups.

Alcohol stain

The liquid consists of denatured alcohol and aniline dyes. Thanks to alcohol, the pigment penetrates quickly into the wood and dries up within 15-20 minutes. This type of stain needs to be applied quickly enough to prevent uneven staining. It is best to work with a spray gun.

Nitromorilac

It is made on the basis of solvents, the properties and action are almost similar to alcohol. It dries quickly, forming a coating that is resistant to sunbeams... It must be applied with a spray to avoid unevenness and difference in tone when painting.

Color selection of wood stain

In accordance with international classification color, each stain is assigned its own code, as well as a name identical to the species of wood, the shade of which you will receive using the composition. But, choosing a stain based only on the name on the label, you run the risk of encountering an unexpected result. This can happen for a variety of reasons.

Made by different manufacturers, stains of the same color can produce different shades. Specialty stores have wood samples painted different kinds stains. They reproduce color as accurately as possible, unlike the picture shown on the label, so it is better to focus on them.

Any wood has its own special color, density and texture. All these factors affect the final result, and staining may not give exactly the effect you expected.

The darker the shade of the tree itself, the more dark color as a result, when using the same stain.

Consider porosity as well: the softer the wood, the more intense the staining result you will get. The composition will penetrate deeper and faster into the porous structure. If we compare, for example, pine and maple - pine is more porous, respectively, and the staining results will be different.

The structure of the wood in the form of a natural pattern (veins) is also important when staining, affecting the intensity of the result. For example, when dyeing oak, the pigments easily penetrate deep into the veins, due to which they darken faster than the rest of the wood. The shade on the veins will appear richer.

Before starting work, it is advisable to test the color on a separate board, treated in the same way as the material for painting. First, process the entire board in one layer, then apply the second layer on 2/3 of the part, and on 1/3 the third. You will be able to see how the composition is suitable for a particular surface.

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