Color palette stains

The modern market of building materials offers a huge range of various goods for repair. Are not an exception and stain, which can easily extend the life of any wood, as well as make its appearance more vivid and fresh. How to choose the right stain for wood products, you will learn from this article. You will also learn about the features of such tinting tools, their varieties and a variety of color palettes.

The stain is a special tinting mixture, with which any wood product can be given the desired shade.

There are several features of these tools:

• Almost all the stains dry quickly.
• All mixtures are safe for humans and non-toxic.
• They are easy to apply; it is not necessary to contact specialists when using them.
• The composition of the stain is uniformly applied to wooden surfaces. At the same time there are no divorces and stains, as from paint.
• Acrylic stains and wax options do not lift wood fibers after they are applied.

• When choosing a quality mixture, you can be sure that it will protect the tree not only from excessive moisture, but also from negative influences from the outside.
• When using a particular type of stain, you can easily emphasize not only the beauty of the tree, but also its structure.
• For very soft woods, many manufacturers offer special stains, gels, which not only improve the appearance of products, but also reduce the porosity of wood.
• The average price for such tinting mixtures varies from 70 to 250 rubles, depending on the manufacturer. Therefore, anyone can purchase products of this type.

Today, the stains are presented in a huge assortment.

Depending on the basis from which tinting liquids are made, such means can be divided into:

• alcohol;
• oil;
• water;
• acrylic;
• wax

The most relevant and affordable are water options. They are often covered with wood, since this type is distinguished not only by its safe composition, but also by a good color palette. Many manufacturers offer ready-made stains, as well as options in powders that must be diluted independently according to the instructions.

When choosing the desired type and color of wood stain, it is necessary to conduct a wood sample in advance. This condition is mandatory, since all wood species have a different absorption coefficient.

Coniferous woods are very difficult to impregnate with any tinting mixtures.because they have a rather dense surface. This means that dramatically change their color does not work, but give a light shade is quite possible. As for hardwoods, they, on the contrary, very well absorb a variety of staining stain.

In order to choose the right stain, it is necessary to proceed, first of all, from what result you want to get in the end. If you only need to give the necessary shade to a wooden product, then you can safely get a water-based stain. But do not forget that radically changing the color using this mixture will not work.

Alcohol-based stain is very similar to water options. They should be chosen if you want to not only get a good shade, but also to protect the tree from further destruction. Since alcohol is an excellent antiseptic, it will surely save any wooden product from bacteria and fungi. In addition, alcohol blends do not lift wood fibers.The only drawback is the too high drying speed, which causes many difficulties in the work.

The most modern stains are acrylic and wax impregnations, which have excellent properties for high-quality dyeing and toning of wood. They are recommended to choose those buyers who want to use when applying mixtures not only brushes, but also sprayers.

The wide range of colors of modern stains can please even the most fastidious customers. Some shades may vary slightly, it all depends on the manufacturer.

Natural colors are the most popular colors.that are in perfect harmony with the tree. Shades of bog oak, teak and beech wood are considered to be one of the most popular. If you are looking for something brown, then pay attention to the options for blends in shades of mocha, wenge and nutmeg. Bright and rich burgundy palette is represented by shades of mahogany, red cherry and maple.

Since shades are not always the way the master or the client needs them, sometimes they mix a few stains. However, it is very important to take into account the proportions and when creating colorsa mixture of only one manufacturer.

The colors of the wood stain “under pine” and “under larch” are presented in different shades. It can be both deep dark, and gentle light options.

To stylize a semi-antique wooden product and give it a shade of white oak, you should mix a few tones of the mixtures. Often for this purpose use white stain on a water basis which is put with the first layer. Then, after drying, the product is coated with an oil-based mixture with warm wax in the composition. Wax gives already pre-painted product a light grayish tint.

Alcohol and aquatic varieties help to highlight the beauty of natural wood.They also mimic the natural coating with ease. When choosing a tinting blend to protect and change the color of the wood, as well as impart a noble shade to the coating, choose the stains of ebony or Peruvian walnut. With their help, you can revive the most inconspicuous products, even if they are made of low-quality material.

To create unusual effects on the tree, use not only the classic shades of wood, but also brighter (blue, black and burgundy).With their help, you can diversify a variety of wooden products. An interesting effect can be obtained by covering the floor with this composition.

• Apply a tint mixture can be yourself. Usually the process is quite simple, but it requires some effort and must follow the instructions.

The most effective and simplified method of applying the stain is spraying. This technique is considered very high quality, since the coating in such cases falls on the surface as evenly as possible. With this method you can cover both conventional wood and plywood.

If a wooden product does not differ in large size, color stain can be distributed over it with the help of a roller.

A brush is also a popular coating method, but it is not always suitable for quick-drying solutions, since they can leave stains behind themselves if the surface is not painted as quickly as possible.It is difficult to say which of the staining methods is right for you. Here we should proceed from what material you will cover, and the stain with which composition you will use.

• When diluting and applying a particular mixture, be sure to read the instructions that come with the product. Do not forget about safety and be sure to use protective gloves.
• The number of layers of stain will depend on how intense you want to get a shade.

• When processing wood, especially when it comes to conifers, do not forget that it must first be removed from the resin. Also, many experts believe that it is best to apply wood stain along wood fibers.
• Powdered mixtures should be dissolved only in pure and distilled water.
• In order for the stain to penetrate the structure of the tree as deeply as possible, many professionals recommend to heat the already prepared mixture. Some stain is added to varnishes for painting wood. It turns out the same effect, but with improved protective properties. However, this technique does not work with all varieties of morilok.Information on this issue should be clarified with the consultants of the store.

• It is recommended to buy wood stains and tint concentrates only in reliable building materials stores. Be sure to check the expiration date, as the stains, especially oil, can deteriorate over time. If you are not sure that you can choose the desired type of wood stain and cover it with a wooden product, it is better to use the help of specialists.

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