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Different Types of Timber Stains Available
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What is a Timber Stain?
A timber stain is a fluid, which is used to color a surface by penetrating into the substrate without obscuring it.
It is generally applied to bare timber to enhance the beauty of the grain markings and improve the appearance of inferior grade timbers to imitate higher-grade timbers.
It can be used to color match different types of timber to create a harmonious look. There are many different types of stains.
Water StainThis more traditional type of stain comprises of vegetable dyes dissolved in boiling water. The modern type uses acrylic resin. The water stain is useful for emphasising the grain in softwoods, but it has a disadvantage of raising the grain. Spirit StainThis comprises spirit soluble dyes in a solution of industrial alcohol. This form of stain evaporates rapidly and careful application is required to produce an evenly colored substrate. Oil Stain This consists of ground semi transparent pigments mixed with linseed oil and thinned with turpentine.
It is slow drying and requires at least 24 hours to dry. |
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Varnish StainThis product is a pigmented hard varnish, which when applied leaves a coating on the substrate surface. Professionals do not commonly apply it; the home handyman generally uses it. In General Exterior oil based stains are designed for exterior weatherproofing. They should not be used as a stain under a clear coating. Using one coat of stain doesn't substitute for one coat of varnish. Stains are designed to color a surface, varnish is designed to seal it. To Continue Articles on Interior Design and Decorating Finishes - All You Need to Know About Paint - next page is Spirit Type Coatings Paint Composition DIY Tips for Perfect Paint Jobs More Interior Decorating Finishes - MenuPaint manufacture, recognising painting defects, specialist paints Introduction to metals, types of metals, ferrous metals, non ferrous metals Decorative Painting, Faux Finishes, Decorative Finishes Different types of fabrics, their definitions, the fibers used in making fabrics |
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