As a general rule, the longer you leave it, the darker the tone.

Im not sure what protective coating has been applied to the surface of the wood.

If well maintained it can last for a few years before requiring a top up or new treatment.

If you want to sand it down in the future you might want to look into using like a gel stain or a stain that sits on top of the surface and doesn't penetrate too deep so it will be easier to sand off down the road. Water-based products typically contain a low or minimal V.O.C, which stands for {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}.

I would not recommend a wax as this is not durable enough for a dining table.

Can you advise the best stain to use and what if any breathable non lacquer or varnish seal, prior to waxing? Hi we currently have our kitchen installed with all solid wood parawood flooring and we want to sand this down and then give it a grey colour.

I hope the helps and do please let me know if you need any further advice. Kind regards I have tried yellow food dye on an off cut and the wood just soaks the dye up and leaves a dull yellow finish. But my door casing is in pine can you recommend the right colour so the casing match my doors and skirting/arch ? I have made 5 picture frames, veneering each of the marine plywood carcasses with birds eye maple into which I have routed a channel to accept a black diamond patterned inlay banding. YouTube,

Although these fillers will take a stain, the final colour may still differ from the surrounding wood, so its important to do test areas and comparisons before starting the main project.

If you have a read up of the product and feel free to let me know if you have any questions. 1) will the uneven sanding show if I give multiple coats since I want it really black??

Thanks I am struggling to solve this problem all the advice I can find is to varnish or lacquer but I know from the pieces of Victorian furniture I own that there are other techniques were used.

This product will give a good level of water repellency and protection from the natural fading process. What paint is being used, and what colour? I hope that helps as a starting point for you and please feel free tolet me know if you have any further questions.

Colour will depend on the natural colour of the wood you are applying it to or any treatment that is already on there and test areas are always recommended to ensure you have the right product for your project and the colour is as desired. Never leave hinges, handles, knobs or pulls on, since wood finishing products can change the colour of the metal. Being hard wood, it is darker than the oak door.

This means they are good for the environment.

I can see there is a range of oil based stains that i can use however I wanted to paint the shed grey to match the fence.

There are some wood stains on the market that can be used on decking too, such as Our LIGHTFAST wood dye will maintain a RICH and BEAUTIFUL colour. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations.

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Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Test areas are strongly recommended and please do let me know if you have any further questions. For a paint over a paint situation you may wish to consider a product such as Ronseal Garden Paint or even the Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Paint but test areas are strongly recommended before starting any project to assess compatibility and final finish. It can be difficult when you are on a tight budget with both money and time to get these projects right. You would need to do a test area to ensure compatibility and adhesion to the current stain.

Many thanks for your help. My order arrived very quickly and I have achieved the effect I wanted with the driftwood stain, thanks to the advice I was given. Unfortunately the table extension panels have come up a completely different colour, probably due to the fact that these werent used very often and didnt get the light or wear.

Perhaps email some photos to me via our contact us page and I will happily take a look for you.

Help! Test area are key to getting the finish that you want.

It can be difficult to bring wood back together to match when one area has been used and exposed more than other areas but Oxalic Acid is good for restoring wood to its original colour and so could be worth a try, but always do a test area first to ensure there is no adverse reactions. wood stain? Manns Classic Oak Stain.

I was wondering if you could advise me.

So if you are planning on sanding back to bare wood and what the draws are made of. We want to keep the wood with a natural colour, what would you recommend for coating the shutters and keep that natural pine colouring.

The top coat could be an Oil or a Varnish and either of these will seal and protect the wood and stain, with the Varnish creating a seal on the surface and the Oil soaking in and giving a more natural finish.

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The wood will then take some of the stain but you will sacrifice that ultimate smooth finish that you have. The stain is available in sample sizes and test areas will be important as the wood that you are apply it to will have an impact on the colour that will be achieved.

Although there are still some things to consider when choosing the perfect stain for you.

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It may be difficult to match the floor and the cladding exactly as these are 2 different woods, however with a little bit of experimenting it is possible to get a close match.

Can you advise a suitable product?

I put a clear satin vanish on them (wicks own brand). I also need to know which product was on there originally and if you think heat could be having an effect.

Quick Drying - There is no need to wait around between coats with Littlefair's wood stain colours. Kind regards Add a description as above with the email and mark it FAO Sam and I will happily take look for you and see if there is anything that I can advise. It is worth noting that the Varnish will darken the colour that you have applied and you can see this by looking and the coloured tabs on the product page.

For more product recommendations and application tips you can visit our YouTube Channel and feel free to let me know if you have any further questions.

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Unfortunately the table top is opening up with some fairly hefty cracks already in spite of having been seasoned for years, so the top is meanwhile being kept under a cover when not in use. Thank you for you inquiry, you could have a look at the Fiddes Hard Wax Oil. This WATER BASED wood dye is NON TOXIC, QUICK DRYING and ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY. Thank you Chris, that's much appreciated.



In the past i have used OSMO tints and polyx oil, but this was for pine floorboards, and I suppose food safety is an issue with worktops. The rest of the surrounds (hardwood) had already been stained to a dark mahogany and Im now struggling to get the new soft wood to match the darkness. Applying a light stain will simply maintain the colour that is already on there or even darken it slightly.

You seem to imply you stock stains of the common American type intended for their colour much more than their protection, and that can be applied as in the above video.

We want to now tint/ stain the wood a medium French oak colour hopefully getting a close- ish match. I have also tried Fiddes Hard Wax oil on the dye and direct to the ply. I recently tested one of the doors and waxed it in a tinted wax. If any of your

Types of Wood Finishes Making Your Wood Beautiful! We do supply another Solvent-based Stain, where you may be able to find something similar.

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It looked amazing, however the wax has started to bubble in places.

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decking cleaner will help get you back on track rather than After months of perfecting a product that was easy to use, environmentally friendly and beautiful to look at, Les began selling his first range.

In terms of restoring the wardrobe once it has been sanded down depends on what type of finish you prefer. I hope that helps and if you have any questions please do let me know.

If you have any further questions please let me know. Often Les himself will reply! I have seen some oak veneer internal doors. I look forward to hearing from you It is worth noting that the varnish will darken the overall finish of the stain so it is worth doing a small test area to ensure that you are happy with the colour.

Jim. I think it looks very slightly patchy in certain light. It is difficult for me to say, but you are welcome to send some photos in via our contact us page, so I can have a look for you Sam.

Thank you for your inquiry, the Bona Varnish would be absolutely fine to use over the Manns Classic Pine Stain.

Id like to tone down the colour to a greyish brown shade and had considered a grey water based stain, but dont want the appearance to be overall grey.

The outside gets 50% sun and is already starting to fade plus it gets some indirect rain on it especially if the wind blows. There are two types of formulas in the wood staining world that you need to be aware of, water-based and solvent-based stains each with positives and negatives.

Is there anything you can suggest? This contains pigmented (coloured) varnishes that are ideal for softwood and hardwood projects, including doors and windows, for extra long-lasting protection.



Hello, I am refurbishing an 1890s house and decided to vault the ceiling to provide a more open feel to a small room. I want to lighten the whole thing but if possible avoid just painting white?

2) will the previous red colour seep through if I dont sand it all off or use a conditioner ( cant afford an electric sander for the former and want it really black for the latter) Manns also make a

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Do you have a product that I can simply apply to give the impression of a more consistent darkness and take away the green hue ?

can you advise me how to get brush & grain on to white doors and skirting boards the builders did it s a new house ? If youre staining your decking and need a bit more information before tackling the mountainous task, take quick read of our There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. We have small children so wipeable would be good. If you are receiving at as bare wood then you could consider the Light Fast Wood Stain to get the colour that you want and then apply a Hard Wax Oil to give protection. You covered very well their usages but may I add excellence of finish stain is the complete finish but dyes require help in the way of protection e.g.

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(Its the bathroom door), Thank you so much for any recommendations

Many products will pool in to pits and gaps in the wood, but if you have a coarse brush for these areas you should be able to work the Oil/Wax out.

Thanks

Diana.

You could have a look at the Manns Classic Pine Stain to see if there is a colour that would match.

varnish oils etc.in my experience dyes allow a better more even finish when varnish or oils are applied stains an ok finish. They have a good finish -relatively smooth and flat with very little lift in the grain. These are products that seep down in the wood and dry inside the wood. It already has old brown paint that has weathered heavily and I have sanded the surface ready. Which is available in opaque, satin-matt and a host of beautiful shades including blues, greens, greys, reds, oranges and more.

As the Furniture has been pre varnished it will not take a stain into the wood, this is because the varnish creates a seal on the surface of the wood stopping anything from penetrating the wood. Ronseals Decking Cleaner and Reviver.

If you are unable to achieve an even finish when doing this you may need to consider removing it all and starting again. If the floor was sanded in a circular motion, then this is likely to be the cause of the streaky marks that you are getting, the Oil will be highlighting these imperfections in the wood.

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, I would be happy to take a look at some photos if you are able send them in to me. These products will colour and protect at the same time. A popular exterior use solvent-based wood stain is 1 Spray Morrells Nitro Cellulose high gloss clear laquer directly onto the bare wood. It will save me a lot of time/effort if this is possible!

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There are several precautions you should take when handling any type of stain regardless of its V.O.C.

Are you able to tell me if the wood is Mahogany or if the treatment applied is Mahogany colour?

I hate the effect its far too orange, is there a way to correct the colour so its more like an aged pine or light oak? I look forward to hearing from you via our contact us page.

And for the top coat Oil a good option would be Manns Premier Top Oil. How do you remove coloured wood stains?

I was told I may have sanded too much and the grain is closed.

Damian.

Incase u cant tell, Im a first timer. Wet droplets? You can clean with ordinary soap and water instead of solvents, you also get a broader colour range. Is there any solution?

I had seen some pine stained in white oil which looked lovely.

Finding the right colour match was the key. Are there any other pearls of wisdom you can provide before I either make a mistake or do nothing at all!

Not fond of using boiled linseed oil so was contemplating one of these 3 ideas. I definitely dont want any yellow wood on show otherwise itll look like a sauna!

You will need to experiment a little to get the colours even. Thanks very much

Thankyou.

I am going to varnish it.

What could I get to achieve this look as I want to avoid a yellowy wood look. Ive recently replaced my open fire with a boiler stove and have a chunky rough sawn redwood surround and mantle.

It gives a more natural look and feel to the wood and can be patch repaired if needed.

I hope that helps and feel free to get back to me if you have any further questions.

I have a dresser which Ive stained with an Indian Rosewood dye. Hello, I was wondering if you could advise me on best route/products? Hope that helps -Sam. You can see where I applied wood stain over a bench that had been previously stained below. You can also check out our

You can see how I used this type of stain to refinish our wood stairs.

wood stains and their features, to help give some guidance towards the best stain for you.

There is a wider range of stains and you can lighten by adding water if you wanted to. (The finish Im trying to recreate is an antique dark oak which has a base yellow/amber dye, followed by a dark brown stain, then a topcoat.).

Lightening already treated wood is very difficult and the best thing to do is remove all existing treatments so you are back to bare wood. Enhance details - Littlefair's wood stain boosts the darker details of natural wood grain to ensure you always get a top quality natural finish.

We have done this with oak mahogany stains with no issues Tidy up quickly with this EASY BRUSH CLEAN wood dye. You can also join our fast-growing community on

It has a matt finish and is not varnished.

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You might want the grain to stand out from the background and dye darker, since its a great way to enhance the woods beauty.

The woods that appeal in terms of their properties are either new oak or reclaimed iroko worktops. You can send some photos in via our contact us page.

And in all honesty it would be difficult for me to advise you correctly with out seeing some photos of the table. Is it wet hands on it?

The current finish is described as satin walnut.

Going darker is much more likely to work than trying to go lighter and I would strongly recommend test areas first to ensure compatibility with the current oil on the table and also to ensure you are getting the colour that hope for. Using the right type of cleaner will help to prolong the life of the oil, normal household cleaners can damage or strip the oil over time. Once youve used the handy test pot, use the

Kind regards Or is it possible the sheen of the satin varnish will correct it?

Hi I have dark stained polished mahogany banisters and wooden fire surrounds. I would also recommend a first coat of the Osmo WR Basecoat as this will protect from mould, mildew and rot. These are just as they say; the product dries on the surface of the wood.

We stock a vast range of coloured wood stains, including the glorious

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What type of stain would you recommend to touch up the worn corners of the uprights and the scratch marks in something that could handle the wear?

A unique formula that both penetrates and coats bare, sanded wood. I think if you are able to send me some photos, we can go from there. (Great site!). Softwoods include pines, firs and cedars.

Is it possible that I give a rough sanding (enough to make it not shiny) and stain over it with a tinted wood stain in black? For instance you can lighten the colour by adding a little water or you can intermix with other colours to get an altogether different tone.

Experiment on scrap wood or a small area on the real thing first.

Although Waxes will not have that much impact on the colour but the combination of the colour in the wax and the natural tones of the wood may be what is causing that finish. Everything from clean, crisp white wood stain for contemporary living and working spaces to subtle grey wood stain, dramatic black wood stain and a multitude of other beautiful wood stain colours.

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