Name: Water-Based Wood Stain - Colours
Brand: Littlefair's Wood Finishing Products
SKU: SSW-15ML-FBA
Price: 2.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Indoor Use - Water Based - Eco-friendly - Non-Toxic

Quick Drying - Low Odour - Lightfast - Easy Brush Clean

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

Approx. coverage of 10-12m² per litre, for one liberal coat.

Littlefair's wood stains are lovingly bottled by hand in the North West of England using the unique colour formulae created by Mr. Littlefair himself.

A unique formula that both penetrates and coats bare, sanded wood. It can be applied as a light wash effect or, with further coats, create a lovely soft pastel appearance.

The ingredients in this stain allow it to be applied as a pale, transparent wash with more of the natural wood colour showing through - further coats will deepen the shade and create a more solid colour with a soft pastel, almost ‘chalky’ appearance.

Colour Reproduction

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 of your project.

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.

Interior Wood Stains are for indoor use only. If you require an exterior version of these wood stains, please click here.

Want to read more? Please take a read of our Pastel Colours blog here!

Black wood stain

This was my first time using Littlefriar's wood stain, I used it on oak and was anticipating having to apply several coats. One coat was sufficient to produce an intense black. I was really surprised and will definitely use again. An excellent pruduct.

Soft White Colour Stain

I purchased this product as my wife wanted to soften the look of our pine kitchen table. I spoke with Littlefair’s before purchasing it to seek their advice and they could not have been more helpful. This is the 4th product I have purchased from them and they have always been extremely helpful, even providing me with a bespoke ebony stain and varnish mix. Great company with excellent service. I couldn’t recommend them enough.

Great product and service.

Excellent colour match , easy to use , and quick turnover from order to delivery.

Pool House

Very easy to apply and perfect for the pool
House that we’ve just installed.

Excellent product, great colour and loved the finish.

Worktop

Really nice to apply and will definitely use Littlefares wood dye again

nice range

user friendly, colour not suitable

The product goes a long way

Loved the product, I bought the cream , it went on a lovely white cream NOT a yellow cream , I covered 4 chairs with 3 coats and my table legs got 2 coats , all with around 500 mls

A little disappointed

After 3 coats it was difficult to see that it had even been painted.

A range of Interior Water Based Wood Stains suitable for hand, spray or dip application

Mixing Tip

Try pouring half of the contents into a suitable container and replace the camp tightly. Now you can shake the bottle vigorously, ensuring that any settled ingredients are fully mixed in. Pour the remainder into the suitable container and stir it all together 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 stain to wet surfaces. Well sanded wood will be far more receptive to stain, and this will form the basis for a good quality finish. Avoid cleaning the wood with white spirit!

Upturn and shake well for a few moments prior to use, ensuring any sediment is well mixed and the colour of the liquid is consistent throughout the entire bottle. Repeat prior to each use of the stain.

Application

Apply the stain liberally along the grain with a good quality brush. Once applied, simply allow the stain 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

Once dry, the stained wood can be finished with a variety of finishing products depending on the desired result. 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. If you prefer the natural raw colour our pastel stains will produce a reasonably tough surface, without further finishing, on areas that are not subject to wear and tear or moisture.

Note: Varnishes will always change the final appearance 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 stain and the finishing product if used. With this in mind - always produce a test piece so you can properly judge the result.

Water-Based Wood Stain - Colours