On this post I will be including the stains that I come across. This is information that I have just gathered by use. I will be modifying this page as I get new information and new insights.
1. Sheenlac Stains
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| Sheenlac Stains |
What I have found : Sheenlac stains are soluble in NC thinner or other such organic solvents.
Sand the wood, and then apply the stain.
If you apply the next coat such as sealant that is soluble in NC thinner, the sealant will wash out and become thinner.
Aquadur PU is water based and this can be used over sealant without a problem.
Aquadur PU is water based and this can be used over sealant without a problem.
Using the regular varnish is another alternative. Regular varnish is soluble in turpentine and this does not wash away the stain.
Available colors : Black, red brown, teakwood, rosewood, oak yellow, walnut.
Available colors : Black, red brown, teakwood, rosewood, oak yellow, walnut.
My favorite: walnut stain.
Hi Vinay,
ReplyDeleteOne small doubt, I've stained a shelf a few months back, so what would happen to it if i were to apply the aquadur PU on it now, i should add that i usually use the sealant before i put the stain on. So i sand, add sealant and then stain. Any info or even a post just on your use of the PU would be great because the guy where i buy my paints usually tells me to refrain from using PU.
Regards
Karl
I am not sure why he would advise you against PU. Regular PU is soluble in thinner. The stains above are also soluble in thinner. What happens is that the PU will remove a little bit of the stain and it will be a little lighter. However after applying PU, the whole complexion and lustre of the stain is brought out.
DeleteAquadur PU will not wash out the stain as it is a water based PU. However water based PUs have a whitish finish to them and are not fully clear.
I usually stain the wood and then seal it. I must try sealing and then staining. Whenever one uses stain and PU/sealant, one must be careful about drip marks, as the drip marks rather than being transparent may be stained and very obvious.
I will post some time about my experiences with PU and stains.
Hi Vinay,
ReplyDeleteI bought a dining table when I was in Hyderabad, while shifting to chennai, due to handling, the top surface had many scratches and dent marks. I tried to strip off the finish (rosewood) and redo it afresh. I used the paint stripper and light sanding. But it looks like the table is not made out of single wood since the color is very different and now it looks ugly. I am not sure how to upload the photos here, but if you end your mail id to me, i will send you the pics. I am thinking of giving a coat of Sheenlac NC Sanding sealer and use the rosewood dye again. Any suggestions if this will work.
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ReplyDeletesir, i have a doubt. at one job site, the door frame of teakwood has different tones from light brown to walnut like one. how to match them for a door with walnut matte finish laminant?
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your post on staining wood and the insights you’ve shared about Sheenlac Stains. For those looking for additional guidance on how to handle various wood stains, I found a great resource on Wood Stain techniques that could complement your information well. It's helpful to see how different stains and techniques are applied to achieve the desired finish. Looking forward to more updates on your page!
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