Is wood dye water based?

Is wood dye water based?

A low odour water based dye to transform the colour of wood. It is touch dry in 20 minutes and can be over-coated after 2 hours with any of the Rustins range of finishes. The colour is fade-resistant and will enhance the natural grain of wood.

How to seal water based wood Dye?

Most solvent or water-based stains just colour the wood. These stains need to be sealed in with a varnish, wax or oil.

How long does it take for water based wood dye to dry?

Allow final coat to dry 2-4 hours in ideal conditions: 50-70% humidity, 70°F/20°C. Finish with 3 coats of General Finishes topcoat.

Is water based wood stain good?

Water-based stains are usually best under water-based finishes because these finishes don’t bond well over oil or varnish stains unless you give them a week or longer to thoroughly dry. Unfortunately, water-based stains are more difficult to use because they raise the grain of the wood and they dry fast.

Is water based wood stain any good?

Water-based stains maintain quality of color longer. Water-based stains are not nearly as flammable as oil-based stains. Water-based stains dry relatively quickly and allow for a quick fix. Water-based stains emit an odor not quite as potent as oil-based stains.

Can I put water based stain over oil based stain?

Yes! But you must follow ONE simple rule to ensure the best possible finish: the underlying finish must be absolutely dry. When using a water-based product over an oil-based product, such as water-based High Performance Topcoat over oil-based Gel Stain, wait 72 hours before applying the water-based product.

Is water-based wood stain good?

Is water-based wood stain any good?

Do you have to polyurethane over stain?

Do I have to apply a clear coat after staining? While staining creates a rich, deep color that highlights natural wood grain, it does not provide long-term protection. A polyurethane top coat protects the wood from scratches, stains and water damage.

How long does water-based stain need to dry before Poly?

Water-based stains are usually dry between 1-2 hours and ready for the first coat of polyurethane in 3 hours. However, if the weather or application conditions are not right, it can take considerably longer to dry. Different colored stains also dry at different speeds, but this only delays it by an hour or two..