Wood Stains

Concentrate stains - These are very highly concentrated stains based on soluble dyes. They are used to make your own stain colours and to strengthen any solvent based stain colour. Comes in 3 main colours – Red, Yellow & Black Penetrating Stains - A range of stains based on soluble dyes. They are applied directly onto the wood substrate to create your desired effect.
• They can be applied by brush / rag /spray/ dip
• Wide range of colours available

Matching/Shading Stains - A range of stains based on soluble dyes with a nitrocellulose binder. Designed to be applied over sealer / lac coats to blend various coloured timbers together. Universal Stains - A range of stains based on soluble dyes with a modified binder, so that they can be applied as both a penetrating or matching stain. One product for both applications.

Non-fading stains: Elvostain Non-fading stains - A range of stains based on transparent iron oxides. They have excellent colour stability. They are to be applied directly onto the timber and cannot be used over sealer / lacquer coats Pigment stains - A range of stains based on pigments. Good for lime wash, pale coloured effects onto timber. They must be applied directly onto the wood and cannot be used over sealer / lacquer coats without one of our technicians advise

Waterbased stains: Enviro stains waterbased - A range of environmentally safe water-based stains. They are non-fading and easy to apply. Application methods from brush / rag / dip and spray


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1. CONCENTRATE STAINS

These are very highly concentrated stains based on soluble dyes. They are used to make your own stain colours and to strengthen any solvent based stain colour.

Code Product Description Mixing ratio Catalyst Thinner Gloss Level
1st Grade Lacquer Thinners
137-9403 Red Concentrate Stain N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A
137-9404 Yellow Concentrate Stain N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A
137-9411 Black Concentrate Stain N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A



2. PENETRATING STAINS

A range of stains based on soluble dyes. They are applied directly onto the wood substrate to create your desired effect.

• They can be applied by brush / rag /spray/ dip and stain applicator
• Wide range of colours available
NB! Please do not apply directly over sealer / lacquer coats, see matching stains

Code Product Description Mixing ratio Catalyst Thinner Gloss Level
1st Grade Lacquer Thinners
525-0822 Penetrating Stain Yellow N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A
525-0823 Penetrating Stain Red N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A
525-0824 Penetrating Stain Black N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A



3. MATCHING/SHADING STAINS

A range of stains based on soluble dyes with a nitrocellulose binder. Designed to be applied over sealer / lac coats to blend various coloured timbers together. Can also be wiped off the sealer coat to create an antique type finish [see patinas for the best results]

Code Product Description Mixing ratio Catalyst Thinner Gloss Level
1st Grade Lacquer Thinners
525-9005 Matching Stain Black N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A
525-9007 Matching Stain Red N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A
525-9008 Matching Stain Yellow N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A



4. UNIVERSAL STAINS

A range of stains based on soluble dyes with a modified binder, so that they can be applied as both a penetrating or matching stain. One product for both applications.

Code Product Description Mixing ratio Catalyst Thinner Gloss Level
1st Grade Lacquer Thinners
801-9000 Universal Stain Yellow N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A
801-9001 Universal Stain Red N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A
801-9002 Universal Stain Black N/A N/A 149-9002 N/A



5. ELVOSTAIN NON-FADING STAINS (Naptha Stains)

A range of stains based on transparent iron oxides. They have excellent colour stability. They are to be applied directly onto the timber and cannot be used over sealer / lacquer coats

Code Product Description Mixing ratio Catalyst Thinner Gloss Level
525-9817 Imbuia Elvostain N/A N/A Turs or 1st Grade lacquer Thinners N/A
525-9999 Yellow Elvostain N/A N/A Turs or 1st Grade lacquer Thinners N/A
525-9999 Red Elvostain N/A N/A Turs or 1st Grade lacquer Thinners N/A



6. PIGMENT STAINS

A range of stains based on pigments. Come in a wide range of bright colours. Good for lime wash, pale coloured effects onto timber. They must be applied directly onto the wood and cannot be used over sealer / lacquer coats without one of our technicians advise

Code Product Description Mixing ratio Catalyst Thinner Gloss Level
525- Range Shading Stain N/A N/A 1st Grade lacquer Thinners N/A