Wood stain: features and scope of its application

To give the wood a new type of wood stain is often used. When applied, the composition penetrates the wooden surface, impregnating it and giving the product a certain color. With the help of stain, you can achieve different shades, from light walnut to darker, almost black.

Everyone knows the fact that products made of wood are very durable, durable and practical. But the tree may be affected by adverse factors. To save the surface and not bring it to destruction, painting is often used. When applying paint on surfaces, a dense layer is formed, while the texture of the product is not visible, which may not please everyone.

To give wooden surfaces an interesting shade and to prevent them from wear, wood stain is used, this tool is one of the most popular.

With a long stay of wooden surfaces in the air, they may fade under the rays of the sun, leaching during heavy rains, and, as a result, deformation occurs. Sometimes the tree becomes covered with mold and begins to rot, pathogenic bacteria and insects can settle inside. All of these adverse factors can lead to a gradual destruction of the wooden surface.

When using the stain, it is possible not only to prevent damage to the tree, but also to achieve an excellent visual effect. After processing the old product with a stain, you can update it, giving the desired shade, thanks to the coloring pigment, change the shade of the surface by selecting the desired option.

Having treated the surface with stain, it refines simple surfaces, for example, from pine, giving them a more interesting look like walnut or oak. The surface is covered not only with familiar colors, it is often possible to see the products for the application of which used blue, yellow, orange color.

One has only to spend a little time applying a layer of stain, and the usual product turns into an original thing. So, from the usual chest you can make a stylish thing that will look as if this chest is a hundred years old, such items can decorate the interior and give the room a special charm.

Stains are also called stains, they are used both indoors and outdoors. Beyts are divided into groups according to their chemical composition.

The most common is a water stain, it is made on a water basis. Thanks to water impregnation, you can add interesting wood shades to the product. Working with this tool, you need to consider that during the application on the surface of the fiber begins to rise, which will be exposed to moisture.

The basis of alcohol compounds are aniline dyes, which are dissolved using denatured alcohol. In the building stores you can buy the powder in powder or composition, ready to use.

The peculiarity of spirit stains is their ability to dry very quickly, this often leads to the formation of stains. In just two hours after application, the surface is completely dry.

Oil batons are considered the most convenient to use, they are easy to apply to any surface. Unlike other options, oil impregnations have the most interesting colors, a large selection of shades.

Given all the shortcomings that were present in other generations of the Bayes, acrylic and wax stains were created, which give the products bright colors that protect the surface from adverse factors. Those who like new items and prefer the exotic, this type of stain will be useful as well as possible, because thanks to its application you can add unusual shades to the product. Kitchen furniture with blue wood texture will look very original.

In addition to store options, there is a stain that makes their own. For the preparation of such beys use a variety of plants, decoctions of bark, onion peel, and also add tea, coffee, vinegar. It is worthwhile to dwell on this question and find out which ingredients are used, and which one can get the final result when preparing the beys.

Stains that are made on the basis of decoctions of plants:

• to make reddish tones on a wooden surface, use a decoction of larch bark, and onion decoction can be used instead;
• for getting a bright tone, a ground walnut decoction is suitable;
• it is not uncommon for blacks to be used for products, to take such a hue they take a decoction of willow bark and alder bark;
• To get a golden yellow shade take a decoction of unripe buckthorn berries.

Beytsy can be made on the basis of tea, coffee and vinegar.

• To obtain a brown tint brewed strong coffee with the addition of baking soda is used.
• For those who prefer tea instead of coffee, we offer another option using tea brewing. The hue after its application depends on how strong the tea is. In order to achieve greater blackening, light-colored trees are covered with brewing, tannin substances in tea will provide the desired color to the product.

• To get the effect of black wood, make a mixture of vinegar and metal. For its manufacture take small parts made of iron, which are filled with vinegar. This solution is placed in a dark place for a period of 2 to 7 days, depending on the intensity of the shade that is planned to be obtained. When working with vinegar, it should be remembered that it has a very pungent odor, therefore, the composition is applied with the windows open or in the yard.
• The product can be given a dark brown or cherry tint using a solution of potassium permanganate. For its preparation take 50 g of potassium permanganate and diluted in 1 liter of water. After preparation of the composition it is applied to wood. After a few minutes, the surface is wiped with a sponge. For a more intense color put another layer. After this treatment, the products are covered with protective compounds so that potassium permanganate does not burn out in the sun.

Use wood stain for products from a tree, a chipboard. Suitable protective composition for the treatment of plywood, parquet and wood flooring, coatings of wall paneling, wooden furniture. It will look very nice new floor, parquet or walls of the wall paneling after staining and then varnishing them.

It should be noted that the stain is used for painting unpainted skin. The material penetrates deep into the skin, and does not remain on the surface, as when applying special paints. In leather products coated with stain, resistance to mechanical stress will be higher. If you paint the skin with a stain, you get not very bright transparent colors.

The color of the product will depend on the choice of material. Water-based beytsy will not give such a saturated and bright color, which can give oil or alcohol stain. More often, an oily composition is chosen for the skin, because after such treatment the skin changes its rigidity. When applying alcohol stains, it is necessary to take into account that it dries very quickly, and if the application is of poor quality, the borders will be visible.

Often, wood stain is used by lovers of weaving baskets from newspapers.It is not always possible to weave baskets of wicker, so instead of natural materials use newspaper tubes. To give the newspaper the color of a natural vine, experienced craftsmen take a spirit stain. When mixing and a combination of colors of the colors, you can also achieve completely unexpected shades.

Properties of morilok:

• helps to change the color and texture of wooden products, after applying the drawing is not painted over, and the product gets a new interesting shade;
• protects furniture and other wooden products from destruction by insects, prevents the development of mold;
• helps to prolong the life of the product, in addition, the cost of such funds is much lower than that of paint or varnish.
• penetrates deep into the tree structure.
• When covering inexpensive tree species, you can get a product that will look much more expensive and spectacular.
• protects the surface from moisture.
• clarification of the material, it is usually used if it is planned to paint the surface.

With the help of stain, you can not only protect the wooden surface, but also give the product the desired shade. The tree has a heterogeneous structure,Therefore, the composition will infiltrate some parts unequally, on some fragments more, on others less, due to this it will emphasize the natural pattern of the tree.

Beys are most often used in “wood” colors. The name of the stain will match the type of wood. When mixing several options you can get very interesting shades. Choosing a protective agent in the store, you should consider the submitted samples. For different manufacturers, the same shade may look different.

If coniferous trees are soaked, then impregnation will fall on them worse because of the resin. When impregnating hardwood such difficulties will not, they are soaked to the maximum.

To give the product a light shade and to emphasize the structure of the tree, use lightening impregnation. When using light shades of stain, it is not always possible to achieve saturated colors.

Lightening stain is used if it is necessary to give the product an aged effect.After applying a white water stain, the surface is rubbed with a stiff brush.

Whitening can achieve very interesting shades. For example, birch when bleaching in a solution of oxalic acid becomes green. A pink shade can be obtained if hydrogen peroxide is applied to the surface of a walnut.

When choosing a color, psychologists recommend to stay on a green shade, a green stain will cause the most positive emotions. Using all shades of color, you can add fresh notes in the interior of the room.

Blue tones will help to highlight a separate product, the surface combining blue and white color will look most advantageous.

Gray shades can appear pale, they are used if the furniture and walls in the room are decorated in light colors. Combining types and shades, you can achieve a very unusual effect, especially when varnish is applied to the surface after application.

To create an interesting design, you can choose the colors of stain: colorless, white, brown, oak, ebony, as well as chestnut, olive, walnut, rosewood, pine, greenery.

In the building stores on the shelves you can see a large selection of coatings that protect wooden surfaces from damage. Among the cans are located as familiar names from well-known manufacturers, and less well-known.

When choosing paintwork materials, you should pay attention to the coverage of Liberon. Stain from this manufacturer is ideal for processing wood products. Liberon wood stain can be combined with waxes, varnishes and parquet lacquer.

The company produces Liberon products that are used for restoration work. Use wood stain for both internal and external works. The price for this range is quite high, but when applied very little money is spent. After applying to the surface of the stains from the company Liberon, it has just a perfect look.

Zerwood products are also familiar to many customers. The main goal of the company is to provide consumers with high-quality and environmentally friendly products. The company specializes in the production of antiseptics, means for restoring surfaces, flame retardants, products for baths and saunas, as well as protective and decorative coatings. Zerwood products are safe for the human body, moreover, they are affordable and are used by both ordinary customers and professionals.

When choosing a protective coating, one should pay attention to US-made Varathane products. Innovative products for the care of wooden products from Varathane belong to the premium class. In a wide range of companies:

• universal stain-gel, which emphasizes the texture of wood and makes it more expressive;
• tinting clear oil for woodworking;
• polyurethane varnish, which combines the properties of varnish and stain;
• tint marker and surface aging composition.

Varathane has a lot of other materials in the assortment to give wooden products and surfaces a special charm.

The paint factory "Rainbow" is known outside the region for its quality products and high level of service. Use acrylic products of the company "Rainbow" for indoor use. The coating contains antiseptic, which provides protection against mold. The stain is odorless, non-toxic, it can be applied without special knowledge and skills, has good adhesion to wooden surfaces.

One of the most famous and popular is the company Novbythim, which is engaged in the production of household chemical goods. Products from the company "Novbytkhim" can be found in almost any hardware store. This material has a budget price. Due to the diverse color palette, you can find the best option for each customer.

When applying the stain to the surface with your own hands, you should know how to do it correctly, listen to the advice of already experienced masters.

• First of all, any surface should be prepared before applying the product. For this product or surface inspect, remove dirt and dust. If you need to remove the old coating, then the surface should be cleaned, remove the previous layer, chips, defects.
• After stripping, apply white spirit and degrease the surface.If work is carried out on coniferous wood, it is treated with a special compound to remove the resin and ensure good adhesion. When using water stains, the wood product should be wetted, and when the fibers are raised, grind again.

• In order to understand what the color will be on a certain surface, a color sample is taken. A little stain is applied to a small area, often hidden from the eyes, and wait until completely dry. Next, apply another layer if the color is not sufficiently saturated.
• If the store option doesn’t work, you can do it yourself. One of the most common ways is to prepare a solution using strong tea or coffee. Depending on what saturation is planned to get the composition, depends on the amount of tea or coffee, and for a lighter shade can be diluted infusion. After that, you can apply the infusion to the surface and adjust its saturation.

• When applying the stain, there is no need to use special tools, you can use an ordinary brush or roller for work.For the application of the alcohol composition, it is better to take a sprayer, since this composition dries very quickly and spots may remain on the surface.
• Roller or tampon is better to use when applying funds to a small area, thanks to this application, the stain will evenly penetrate deep into and create a protective layer.
• Most often in work use a brush, with such tool it is easy to work. When applied with a brush, the stain easily and smoothly lays down in the right direction, thanks to which it is possible to impart certain areas of different color intensity and beat the pattern.

When applying it is important to observe the nuances.

• The product is painted on the fibers to emphasize the pattern and reduce the consumption of stain.
• The composition must have a comfortable texture. When choosing a non-aqueous stain, it should be diluted with white spirit to the desired thickness. There can not do without the specific smell of the solvent.
• The number of application layers is determined individually depending on the desired effect. Usually put 2 or 3 layers, after each drawing the surface is dried.

It is better to make the first layer more thin, it is necessary to process the surface carefully.Such a uniform layer will be the basis for further application. It takes 2 or 3 hours to dry the water and alcohol solutions, and it takes up to 3 days for the oil.

Following the advice and recommendations, you can easily cope with the work and put the stain on the surface.

On how to properly apply the stain, see the following video.