A short summary on wood stains and its 5 important features

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Every one of us might see wooden furniture of different shades, even when the wood or veneer is the same. It’s because of the wood stain. Wood stains are paint products, made to enhance the natural colour of the wood by adding different shades according to the need. It is designed in a way that it penetrates deep into the wood and allows the grain to show through and enhance the look and durability. Wood stains also protect the furniture from sunlight and pollutants. Wood stains come in many shades like walnut, brown, black, mahogany, wenge, teak etc. Here in this blog, we will study wood stains and their features, benefits, and methods to apply.

What is a Wood Stain?

Wood stains are wood-laminating liquids composed of water, alcohol, and pigmentation. It is the product to give desirable colour to wood and enhances wooden furniture. Wood stains penetrate deep into the wood and enhance the wood’s colour. It is not a paint that provides an opaque layer, it provides a very thin layer of translucent shade of colour that goes deep into the wood. With the use of wood stains a skilled wood polisher can give almost any shade to wooden furniture and keep its grains alive to show through. In Western countries, people use it as the final product of polish, however in India due to climate conditions, it needs an extra layer of protection, like, melamine, lacquer, PU, polyester, etc.

Why do we use Wood Stains?

We use wood stains to give different shades to wood and to enhance the wood grains. These are also used for painting the wood panels and wood boards to enhance their durability and to shield them against dust, pollutants or so where there are chances of breaking. If you want to get your wooden furniture in its natural look, then you won’t need wood stains. For a natural finish, you can use Clear Acrylic coating, as it is the only transparent wood polish, rest like Melamine, PU, Polyester, and Lacqure all are translucent.

Average price of Wood Stains in India

These are available in every store in the Indian market and skillful wood polishers use them to polish any wooden furniture or decor. It has an amazing and cost-effective solution to give desirable shade to furniture. Each shade has a different price, however, the average price range is 750- 1400 Rs per liter. It comes in sizes from 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, and 1L and the average price of 100ml is 80-140 Rs.

Features of Wood Stains

Enhance Natural Wood Grain: Wood stains penetrate deep into the wooden surface and enhance the wood grains.

Possibility of different shades: Wood Stains make it easy to give different shades to wooden furniture. Some popular wood stains are Teak, Oak, Wenge, Black, Brown, Dark Brown, Walnut, Mahogany, etc.

Deep Penetration: Unlike any other surface coating, Wood Stains go deep into the wood and provide long-lasting protection to wooden furniture.

Protection from moisture and UV: Some wood stains protect from moisture, mist, and UV rays.

Improves durability: It helps to prevent damage cracking, colour fading, warping, etc.

Benefits of Wood Stains

Low VOC (Eco-friendly): Many stains are water-based and low VOC, and this quality makes it easy to use indoor.

Versatile: Wood stains are versatile, they can be used on furniture, floor decking, wall panels, floors, etc. It is good for both solid wood and veneer.

Easy Maintenance: It is quite easy to maintain stained furniture in comparison to painted furniture.

Aesthetic Look: Wood stains can easily provide an aesthetic look to any furniture. By placing such furniture in the living area creates a welcoming environment and goes well with the surrounding interiors.

Durability: It provides a durable finish that increases the life of wooden furniture.

Method to apply Wood Stains

Preparing the idle surface: The first step is to fill any cracks or dents with wood filler and sand the surface with sandpaper. And wipe off the dust or any loose particles from the surface.

Select the right colour of stain: There are many different shades available in the market, so make sure you choose the right wood stain according to your requirements.

Apply Wood Stain: Apply one coat or two coats of wood stains at the intervals of 2 hours, while applying please ensure it is applied evenly and in the direction of wood grains. Skilled wood polishers use cloth or brush to apply wood stains.

Wipe off extra wood stain: After each coat of application, wipe off the extra wood stain from the surface to get a spotless finish.

Seal it with a protective layer: Once the stain dry on the surface, seal it with any protection layer of polish to increase its life and look. The protection layer of polish could be Varnish, Lacquer, Melamine, PU, AquaDur PU, Polyester, Acrylic, Epoxy, etc.

Conclusion

Wood stains are wood-laminating liquids composed of water, alcohol, and pigmentation. It is the product to give desirable colour to wood and enhances wooden furniture. Wood stain penetrate deep into the wood and enhance the wood’s colour. It is not a paint that provides an opaque layer, it provides a very thin layer of translucent shade of colour that goes deep into the wood. It has several benefits as mentioned above. Applying wood stain on any wooden surface is very easy. It is a cost-effective solution to provide desirable shade to wooden furniture.

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FAQ

What is the Wood Stain?

Wood stain is wood-laminating liquids composed of water, alcohol, and pigmentation. It is the product to give desirable colour to wood and enhances wooden furniture.

What is the price of Wood Stain?

Each shade has a different price, however, the average price range is 750- 1400 Rs per liter. It comes in sizes from 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, and 1L and the average price of 100ml is 80-140 Rs.

Where to get Wood Stain?

These are easily available in every paint store in the Indian market.

How to properly apply Wood Stain?

To apply properly send the surface using sandpaper apply wood stain on the surface and seal it with any protective coating.