Driftwood One-Coat Wood Stain
Littlefair's Wood Finishing Products
SKU: DWG-15ML-FBA
Indoor & Outdoor Use - Only One Coat Needed - Water Based - Eco-friendly
Non-Toxic - Low Odour - Quick Drying - Easy Brush Clean - Lightfast
| Drying Time |
Touch dry in approximately 2 hours. Please note: this is an approximate drying time. There could be a number of factors that may affect this. |
| Coverage |
Our Driftwood Collection should be applied liberally and only requires one coat. The coverage is approximately 8-10m² per litre, for one liberal coat. |
Littlefair’s wood stains are carefully bottled in the North West of England using the unique formulae created by Mr Littlefair.
Our Driftwood Collection has been specially formulated to both penetrate and coat new or old bare sanded wood to create a textural ‘salty’, weathered effect. It can also be applied to pressure treated, rough sawn or smooth planed wood and on both indoor and outdoor wood such as garden buildings, fences and gates. The more detailed or ‘grainy’ the surface is the greater the effect. So, it's great for distressed or reclaimed wood, from small craft items to large structures.
Mr Littlefair wanted to create a product that would bypass the many and varied methods of producing a ‘driftwood’ effect, most of which are somewhat laborious and frustrating. He wanted to create a product that would give a ‘salty’ weathered, driftwood appearance with a single, liberal brush coat.
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Colour Reproduction
The 'weathered' look shown in the pictures represents the Driftwood Collection applied to rough pine, finished in our water based Extra Strong Matt Varnish. We endeavour to reproduce our colours and finishes as accurately as possible - both online and in print. However there are a range of factors to consider when comparing our samples to your chosen project: the type and condition of the surface itself may produce a slightly different appearance of the finished colour. Please bear in mind the shape, size and lighting conditions. We always recommend producing a test piece first and we offer tester pots to help with this. |
| Please note: Our Water Based Wood Stains have a matt appearance when dry and come to life when finished with Littlefair’s Wood Finishing Products. We recommend finishing your project to provide the stained wood with extra protection. |
Universal Wood Stains are suitable for indoor & outdoor use.
Want to read more? Please check out our blog here. Whilst the blog is called 'All About Driftwood Grey', it does relate to both Driftwood Grey and Driftwood Brown.
A range of Water Based Wood Dyes suitable for hand, spray or dip application
Mixing Tips
• Pour half of the contents into a suitable container and replace the cap tightly
• Shake the bottle vigorously, ensuring that any settled ingredients are fully mixed in
• Pour the remainder into the suitable container and stir as one - stir often during use
Preparation
Careful, thorough preparation will result in a far superior finish.
Ensure your wood is as clean as possible and free from previous finishes. Do not apply the dye to wet surfaces. Well sanded wood will be far more receptive to the dye, and this will form the basis for a good quality finish. Avoid cleaning the wood with white spirit!
Some ingredients will settle at the bottom of the bottle. Please follow the mixing instructions before every use of the dye.
Application
Apply the dye liberally along the grain with a good quality brush - careful not to brush back and forth. Once applied, simply allow the dye to soak into the wood and dry completely. Avoid the temptation to brush it again at this stage. After approximately 2 hours, a further coat can be applied to increase the depth of colour as desired.
We recommend using protective gloves and splash goggles during use and simply wash out your brush with cold water afterwards.
Completion
The dyed wood can be finished with a variety of finishing products depending on the desired result and location.
For Indoor Use
Our Clear Finish Wax Polish will provide a soft, silky feel – however, our Extra Strong Varnish would generally be the best option for enhancing and protecting the colour. Our grey dyes do produce a reasonably tough surface without further finishing if you prefer the natural raw colour on areas that are not subject to wear and tear or moisture.
For Outdoor Use
Our Superior Danish Oil or our Water Based Titan Topcoat will further enhance the colour and provide protection for use outdoors. If applied to decking, use our Decking Oil Plus+ for greater protection against wear and tear and maximise the UV protection.
Note: Varnishes will always change the final appearance of a colour to some extent – however our matt varnishes will have a lesser effect on the colour.
It’s important to note that the final appearance will be a combination of the natural colour of your wood, the effect of the dye and the finishing product if used. With this in mind - always produce a test piece so you can properly judge the result.
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