Any wood product must be carefully processed with special means to protect it from various negative influences. To make the surface of a tree of a certain color and give it a texture, a special dye is used - stain. The colors of wood stains are so diverse that you can easily choose a shade for any interior.
How does it work?
The effect of staining is achieved due to the fact that the wood has a heterogeneous structure: the dye penetrates into fine fibers better, respectively, after drying, a pattern remains on the surface. After choosing the color of wood stains, you should also take care to fix the treated surface with varnish or wax. By the way, for the exact selection of shades, you can mix them together. As a rule, this dye is used in the restoration of furniture, when it is necessary to ennoble its surface and give it a certain color. This will emphasize the texture of the furniture. Interior items will acquire an expressive and presentable look.
How to apply?
Stain should only be applied to a surface that is free from dirt and dust, which must also bepolish. Application is carried out with a wide brush, but you can also use a swab or spray. By the way, the stain must be applied along the fibers of the tree. If the color is too rich, dilute it slightly with alcohol or acetone. Today you can choose the following colors of wood stains: oak, teak, walnut, mahogany, rosewood. Depending on what degree of saturation is required, the dye can be applied in several layers.
What kinds are there?
When choosing a material for processing, it is worth starting not only from the color of wood stains, but also from their varieties. For example, stain can be in the form of a powder that needs to be diluted with water, and the color saturation will depend on its concentration. There are compounds based on resin or alcohol. Whatever type of stain is chosen, the surface of the wood must be prepared. If moisture remains on the surface after applying the water-based material, it must be blotted with a dry cloth. The composition on alcohol is absorbed much faster and dries just as quickly. Any of these species penetrate deep into the wood and protect it from rotting.
What brands?
If you want a premium finish, Varathane branded materials are available, and you'll find everything from stain to primer conditioner here. The line of stains is a wide choice of color schemes, and their composition is quite suitable even for tinting the floor. Oils and wood coatings of the Watco brand (Vatko) have proven themselves to be excellent. However, the mostTikkurila wood stain is popular with buyers: colors and an affordable price are the main “chips” of this brand.
How much?
Of course, each paintwork material has its own characteristics, from color to cost. But if you want to purchase a more economical product, wood stain is the best choice. Colors, price, variety of brands make it so popular with buyers. For example, Krafor non-aqueous stain with a volume of 0.5 liters will cost only 89 rubles. And Tikkurila brand acrylate material will cost from 250 rubles for a 0.9-liter can.
