Solvent-based wood stain

Solvent-based wood stains

Modern color tones emphasize the natural beauty of wood. As a naturally renewable material, wood creates a pleasant living atmosphere in which people can find peace and relaxation. Wood staining ensures the visual individuality of the furniture by coloring the wood. Staining changes the color of the wood surface, but the natural structure and characteristics of the wood are retained.

Staining can achieve different effects and effects, e.g.

• the equalization of colour differences in the varnishing process,
• Changing or enhancing the original wood color,
• Concreting the grain and pores,
• to concrete the contrast in types of softwood while retaining the positive stain appearance. So-called positive stains are used for this purpose, which ensure that the light annual rings are still lighter even after the staining process.
• Achieving ageing effects with ageing stains or antique stains

The final color and effect is basically determined by the inherent color of the wood, the amount applied, the color of the stain and the color of the top coat.

The special features of solvent-based wood stains

In solvent-based stains, the colorants are processed in solvents, which results, among other things, in significantly shorter drying times than with water-based stains. In addition, solvent-based stains do not cause the wood to roughen up, which is why a smooth surface is usually obtained after the staining process and, moreover, watering and sanding can be dispensed with in the case of solvent-based stains. On coarse-pored hardwoods (e.g. ash or oak), the result is a striking pore pattern with a rustic effect. It should be noted that this will further emphasize small wood defects such as knots. Solvent-based wood stains from ADLER are available as antique patina, spray stain or patina stain, among others.

Ageing wood with the antique stain

Various ageing effects can be achieved with the antique wood stain from ADLER. New furniture and interior fittings can be given an antique character or a charming used look. Inconspicuous furniture from the flea market can be quickly and easily stained with antique wood stain to give it a new look. Unusual design ideas can also be realized for antiques and old furniture by treating them with the antique stain. We offer the antique patina solvent stain in various colors. The patina stain from ADLER can be tinted as desired and a wide variety of nuances can be produced.

Pre-treatment during staining

The color tone and effect resulting from staining is naturally highly dependent on the quality of the wood. The wood must be selected carefully. Blued wood, very spongy wood, wood with resin pockets or cracks and veneered surfaces with glue penetration are unsuitable. Sapwood must be removed, twisted growth leads to blotchy stain patterns. The wood sanding should not be too fine, but very even. The coarser the wood surface, the more stain is absorbed and the darker the surface becomes. Dust must be removed thoroughly after sanding. Sanding dust in the pores leads to strong pore accentuation and a blotchy stain appearance.

Professional tips for staining wood:

• A sufficient amount of stain should always be premixed for a job. Post-mixing during the work often leads to color deviations
• Before starting staining work, a test stain should always be applied to the original wood and painted over with the intended varnish in order to assess the final color.
• Always stain from the edge. It is completely wrong to empty the stain into the middle of the workpiece and then distribute it.
• Vertical surfaces should always be stained from bottom to top, horizontal surfaces should be stained horizontally so that the stain cannot flow together.