Alcohol stain: types and advantages of using the composition

Alcohol stain for wood allows you to protect the material from excessive moisture, prevent the reproduction of destructive microflora, and also give the product a beautiful intense color. The stain will renew the wood surfaces and give the whole room a new look.

Colored or transparent alcohol stain penetrates deeply into the wood structure and creates a special film on the inside and outside of the product.

Alcohol stain can be obtained by diluting aniline dye in denatured alcohol. The substance can be purchased in the form of a powder or ready-made mixture.

The main advantage of alcohol stain is its fast drying time. layer applied to the wood surface. But this property can also be attributed to the disadvantages of an alcohol-based substance.

In order to maximally reveal the structure of the tree or "age" it, the surface can be treated with liquids of different colors. By diluting several varieties of wood stains, you can get the colors "Arctic oak" or "bleached oak".

Before applying alcohol stain to the surface, you need to test it on a small area of ​​the board. This is how you can decide on the desired tone and the number of layers to be applied.

Before choosing a tool for applying the substance to the wood, you need to pay attention to the following points:

• The choice of tools depends on the footage of the treated surface. For small areas, a brush or foam pad will work. For large surfaces, it is best to use a pneumatic spray gun. Using a spray can reduce the chance of oil stains and smudges.
• In order for the color of the tree to acquire a rich shade, it is necessary to apply a few words of tinting agent. The second and subsequent layers can be applied only after the previous ones have completely dried. The same rule applies to the finishing layer.
• The surface should be painted over wood fibers. Thanks to this, you can emphasize the pattern, avoid smudges and reduce the consumption of stain.
• The stain must be of the correct consistency.
• The varnish coating does not need to be applied twice on the same place, then too dark areas can be avoided.
• Alcohol stain needs a maximum of 3 hours to dry.
• The rules for applying the substance for external and internal decoration are the same.

Among the most popular manufacturers of alcohol-based stains, three companies can be distinguished, whose products pleases customers with a price-quality ratio:

• Novbytkhim;
• Anles;
• Expert.

The products presented by the St. Petersburg firm "Novbytkhim" can be used for tinting door panels, skirting boards and handrails indoors, as well as veneer and plywood products.

Among the advantages of the stain produced by this company, the following can be noted:

• does not require varnishing;
• is not washed off with water;
• easy to polish;
• emphasizes the wood pattern;
• prevents swelling of the coating;
• gives the wood surface non-combustible properties.

The company "Anles" produces alcohol stains, the main purpose of which is to give the wood protective properties and a certain color that imitates another wood species. The substance does not form a film on the surface of the product, but penetrates into the structure of the wood, thereby emphasizing the natural pattern of the natural material.

When working with anles stain, certain conditions must be observed.

Liquid from the "Expert" brand is suitable for processing wood surfaces indoors and outdoors, for tinting furniture, railings, log surfaces, doors.

Available stain colors: maple, mocha, oak, mahogany, larch.

For more information on wood stain, see the following video.