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With the onset of spring, all owners of household plots and private houses are in full swing putting things in order in their homes. Someone begins to throw out old trash, wash windows, and someone immediately proceeds to the most important thing - the treatment of all wooden surfaces. Why process wood? The fact is that over time, wood products, although they are the most durable and natural, undergo changes.
The tree can fade under the summer scorching rays of the sun, from heavy rains it can change its shape and, as well as under the influence of certain bacteria, it can even start to rot. Therefore, it is very important to take care of everything wooden in the spring, on the eve of summer.
Next, I will share with you what is the best place to start and what exactly needs to be done so that your wood products do not lose their attractiveness over time. These tips apply to absolutely all wood products:, and even simple products.
To solve the problems that I mentioned above that arise during operation wooden products, there is one old and proven remedy - stain.
Stain Is a special liquid agent, which gives the wood a specified color and emphasizes the natural texture of the wood without overlapping it. In addition, modern stains can extend the operating time and have a disinfecting effect. The main advantage of stain is that, unlike enamel, it penetrates deep into the wood, and at the same time does not harm the natural pattern and texture.
There are two types: water stain and non-water stain. The second group, in turn, is divided into alcohol and oil.
- Water stain
This stain is produced in finished form and in the form of a soluble powder.
This is the most common look with a wide range of shades (from lightest to darkest).
Depending on the amount of powder used, the intensity of the stain color changes.
Pros: there is no pungent smell, so it can be safely used inside a living space.
But water stain has a drawback - when applied, it kind of lifts the wood fibers, which increases the moisture absorption of the wood. But this is easy to fix. Also, this type of stain has a complete drying time of 12-14 hours.
Tip: If you have chosen this type of stain, then before use, your wooden product must be abundantly wetted, left for a while, then sanded and only then start to work.
It is also important to consider that before using such a stain it is necessary 
strain to dissolve all particles.
- Alcohol stain
This type of stain is an aniline dye solution. Like the stain on water based, presented in finished form and in the form of a soluble powder
Pros: Very fast drying... Only 20-30 minutes, due to the fact that the alcohol contained in the composition evaporates very quickly.
The disadvantage of this stain- the ability to dry quickly, which can result in stains on your product.
Advice: If you have chosen this type of stain, then you will need a spray gun, for manual application or pneumatic. This will help prevent stains on your garment.
Various decorators are very fond of this type of stain, because it is he who helps them achieve various different colors of wooden products. This happens by mixing dyes that dissolve in an oily medium. They are presented only in dry form and "White Spirit" is used for dilution. Oil stain is the easiest to use and unpretentious.
Pros: the most environmentally friendly, since the basis is most often linseed oil... Dries quickly enough - 2-3 hours. It also does not lift wood fibers and is applied without stains.
Also now, with the development of new technologies, new types of wood stains began to appear: water-based acrylic and wax. These impregnations have been developed to address the inherent disadvantages of wood stains. These types of wood stains perfectly fit on wooden surface, most often they are used for the surface of wooden floors.
Flaws: Acrylic stain is quite expensive. It is also important to remember that when applying more than 2 layers of acrylic stain, stains may appear. Wax does not saturate the wood, but only creates protective layer on the surface.
Do not use wax stains before treating wood with polyurethane or two-component acid-curing varnishes.
There are also alternative types of stain, for example white, which can also be made by hand. This type of wood stain is the most environmentally friendly, cheapest and at the same time has a variety of natural shades.
Wood stains are different color solutions: under oak, walnut and other species. It is not difficult to cover with them by choosing the desired color gamut. There is also a dry stain.
- Plant stains
- Stains based on tea, coffee and vinegar.
When you have already decided on what basis you will use the stain, you need to decide how the stain will be applied.
Step 2. Method of applying the stain
Each type of stain has its own method of application. There are 4 main methods: spraying, rubbing, applying with a roller or swab and applying with a simple brush.
Applying stain to the floor - The stain is applied in this way to the wood with a spray gun. This method allows you to achieve a more even distribution of stain, and therefore a smoother texture.
- In this way, the stain is applied to the wooden surface and rubbed evenly over the entire area. This method works best for porous trees, but it is important to use a non-fast-drying wood stain.
- This method is best suited for processing products with small area, it is best to ensure an even distribution of the stain over the entire surface and helps to avoid streaks.
- If you don't have a spray gun, you can use a regular brush, but this method may not work for all types of stain. From the pros - the color is deeper and more saturated.
When you have decided on the method of application, you need to make a color proof in order to understand how the stain of your choice will interact with your tree. After that, you need to prepare the product for application
Step 3. Preparation for application
Preparation for application takes place in several stages:
- Polishing sandpaper or sandpaper. It is important not to overdo it, and not leave scratches on the surface.
- Removing dust from the surface
- Degrease the entire wood surface.
- Moisten, but not abundantly; it is better to lay down the stain on a damp surface.
After the surface is prepared for application, you can proceed to the most important thing.
Step 4. Applying the stain
It is important to follow a few guidelines when applying to get the best results.
When all the stain has dried, the excess must be removed to make the product more textured and shiny.
Step 5. Removing excess
To remove excess, you will need acetone and a thick thick brush.
- Tilt the part at an angle.
- Place the part on a material that will absorb (paper towels work best).
- Soak your brush in acetone.
- With a brush dipped in acetone, remove excess movements from top to bottom.
- Continue until the surface is more uniform.
- After drying, apply varnish.
Step 6. If errors occurred during application. How to fix
Since the stain is extremely difficult to remove, it must be applied very carefully.
But if you have any difficulties, then they can be solved in the following ways:
- You've got drips. You should immediately remove the stain as much as possible. If the stain is already a little dry, then you need to apply a second layer on top, and remove both at once. If it is completely dry, then it is already necessary to use a solvent. If you need to completely remove all pigment, then only a plane will help.
- There are stains on your product. This can happen if the wood surface has an uneven density. To eliminate this defect, it is necessary to remove the layer with a plane
That's all there is to know about wood stain. Of course, we remind you that absolutely all wooden surfaces react differently to this
Wood has always been and will be in demand, because it is a natural, living material and no newfangled plastics can compete with it in creating an atmosphere of warmth, kindness and comfort in the room. But like any living material, wood products require care and protection. For this purpose, special varnishes and stains are widely used.
Varnishes and stains protect wood products from dirt and scratches, and also protect wood from moisture penetration.
Processing wood with these means not only protects it from excess moisture, exposure to light, dirt, scratches and other unfavorable factors, but also adds sophistication and nobility, fixing and emphasizing the natural beauty of the treated wood pattern.
Removing the old coating
Always apply varnish on a clean surface. If this is a new product, then no problem arises. But there are often cases when it is necessary to varnish already painted wood, for example, window frames, doors or wooden floors, the surface of which is damaged due to prolonged use. And if the integrity of the coating is violated, then its protection is also violated. Therefore, before proceeding with new processing, you need to completely clean the surface from the layer of old varnish.
There are three main methods of cleaning wooden surfaces from old coatings: washing with special solvents, thermal or mechanical action. It is necessary to determine which method is best used in each case individually, based on the type of product and the materials used to cover it.
The surface of the product is moistened with a solvent, then removed with a spatula.
In the first method, the old varnish is removed with the help of special liquid solutions, with which the entire surface of the product is abundantly wetted with a paint brush. Immediately after processing, the product must be covered or wrapped plastic wrap to create the effect of a thermos. After 24 hours, the film is removed and the old coating is carefully removed with a spatula. If the coating is removed poorly, the whole procedure is repeated anew, and so on until the wooden surface is completely cleaned.
When working with solvents, it is important to remember that they contain toxic substances. Therefore, they must be applied with glasses, rubber gloves and a respirator. At the end of the cleaning, the tree is wiped with warm water and allowed to dry for at least a day. After that, the surface is again sanded and primed. And only then can a new varnish be applied.
In the second method, to remove the old coating, the wood is heated. This softens the varnish and is easy to remove with a spatula. Heated with a building hair dryer, you can also use a blowtorch. But it is more difficult to work with it, because you need to constantly monitor so that the tree does not overheat and does not catch fire. To protect it, it is better to pre-moisten it with water and only then process it.
The latter method is more often used if you need to remove old layer varnish with large area such as gender or wooden terrace... Remove it with a grinder, and the rest of the varnish is removed with sandpaper.
Surface preparation
All cracks on the wooden surface must be carefully filled and sanded.
The varnish can only be applied to sanded smooth surface... Regardless of whether new material you need to paint it with varnish or the old one, you need to carefully examine it. All found seams, cracks and knots must be processed and repaired.
The detected gaps between the seams and joints must be sealed with a special putty. After application, the putty is allowed to dry, and then, in order to remove possible irregularities, the putty areas are re-sanded with fine sandpaper.
It is also necessary to take into account the fact that it is pointless to putty a damp or even unfinished tree, and even more so to treat it with linseed oil, stain or varnish.
Drying, the wood deforms, and the applied layer will inevitably be damaged.
Features of the use of wood stain
The stain should be applied parallel to the grain of the wood, avoiding contact between the layers.
For better protection wooden products, they must be treated with a stain (impregnation). Stain, deeply penetrating into the pores of the wood, enters into chemical reaction with tannins in the tree rings and gives the tree a durable water and light-protective color. It also protects the tree from mold fungi, grinder beetles and other pests and infections. Modern liquid stains are divided into three groups: alcohol, oil and water.
There are two types of water stains: in the form of ready-to-use solutions and in the form of a powder, from which such a solution must be prepared. This is the only type of stain that does not need white alcohol, drying oil and other solvents. Stains of this group have one significant drawback: penetrating into the tree, they raise its fibers, which makes the tree unprotected against excess moisture. Although, on the other hand, such wood processing allows you to emphasize and highlight its structure. Therefore, today it is the most common type of stain.
Alcohol stain is produced in the same two varieties: ready-made and in powder. This stain cannot be applied by hand with a brush, but only from a spray gun, since it dries in almost seconds.
Oil stain is the most convenient to use. It is easy to apply in an even layer, does not pick up wood fibers and dries quickly. In addition, by mixing dyes in oil, it can be used to give the tree almost any shade. Oil stains are diluted with white alcohol or drying oil.
To treat wooden surfaces with wood stain, the following are used:
- paint brush;
- foam roller;
- manual or automatic sprayer.
All these tools for staining wood are equal, and when choosing, you must be guided by purely common sense. For example, staining several dozen squares of a wooden floor with a paintbrush for a very long time, and the bindings window frames, except for a brush, nothing else can be processed.
The staining technique is no different from normal painting... The only condition: since most wood stains dry quickly, you need to work quickly, but carefully. It is important not to let the stain dry before the end of the work, otherwise there will be a seam noticeably different from the rest of the surface in this place. Therefore, do not apply a lot of solution to the brush.
The stain is always applied parallel to the direction of the grain of the tree. And you cannot move on to processing another figure or section without finishing the work with the first one. In places where two sections are connected, care must be taken to ensure that the applied layers of stain do not overlap.
Varnish for wood surfaces
Depending on the method of production, varnishes are divided into several types: alkyd, nitro varnishes, polyurethane, oil, acrylic and alcohol varnishes.
Alkyd varnishes must be diluted with a solvent. The surface covered with them is protected from water and fire, does not fade in the sun. Acrylic varnishes create a film that is resistant to abrasion and slows down. Nitrolacquers have in common with acrylic base, but dry much faster. However, they are not able to withstand moisture and ultraviolet radiation for a long time.
Polyurethane varnishes are characterized by increased wear resistance... They form a durable film on the wood surface that dries quickly. Suffice it to say that the wooden parts of ships are treated with varnishes of this particular group.
Oil varnishes used to be very popular, but today they are mainly used for flooring. Their main advantage is their low price in comparison with other types of varnishes. They require mandatory dilution with linseed oil and dry for a long time.
Acrylic varnishes have appeared relatively recently. Today it is the most versatile and easy-to-use varnish for wood. They can perform both internal and external work. It is diluted with water and does not have a pungent odor characteristic of other groups of varnishes. According to their protective properties similar to alkyd varnishes, but much more economical to use.
Alcohol varnishes are used exclusively for the restoration of antique furniture.
The technique of applying varnish is similar to the technique of wood staining. For work you will need a roller or paint brush. Sometimes, if you need to process hard-to-reach places, use foam sponge... Recently, spray varnish in cans is gaining popularity, for the application of which no tools are needed. But the consumption of such varnish is much higher compared to the traditional one.
Usually the varnish is applied in 2-3 layers. Regardless of the type of varnish and its texture, the layers must be thinned, otherwise smudges will be visible on the painted surface. The decision whether to use a roller or brush depends solely on the scope of work and your preference.
Work on processing wooden surfaces with wood stain and varnishing them does not require special qualifications from the performer, therefore, anyone can do it. The main thing is to have enough patience and perseverance. And then the tree in your house will delight the eye for a long time with a noble shine and chic appearance.
Stains are applied to the surface of untreated wood floors to change the color of the wood. Colored stains can also be applied to previously stained and coated floors for an overlapping effect. Get a water-based stain that is made to be easy to apply and does not leave marks or streaks. If the manufacturer recommends, use a filler wood conditioner prior to staining.
Filler primer conditioners will help prevent streaking and warping due to fiber swelling when water-based stains are used. A wide variety of wood stains are available in natural wood tones. You can also choose a dyed wood stain such as green for rustic decoration, or white- to give a modern look.
You can also darken the wood by creating an overlay effect with diluted latex paint. The color of the overlay solution will be significantly lighter than the original paint color. To make such a solution, use the recipe and experiment with small amounts of paint until you achieve the desired color... Before staining the entire floor, apply the stain or blending solution to an unobtrusive area, such as a closet or closet, to evaluate the application and the resulting color. Protect the stained floor with three coats of a clear matt, semi-matt or glossy topcoat. Choose a finish that will not leave brush marks.
Tools and materials
- Latex gloves
- Synthetic brush, sponge applicator or lint-free cloth - for staining
- Filling conditioner-primer for wood products (at the request of the buyer)
- Wiping cloth
- Cotton, lint-free cloth - for wiping off stains
- Water-based stain or latex paint in the desired color
- High gloss and semi-matte transparent coating e.g. acrylic or polyurethane to protect stained floors
- Applicator with sponge or paint pad and extension handle - for applying transparent
- topcoat
- Electric sander, fine sandpaper
Sand the surface of the floor with a fine sanding paper, sanding in the direction of the grain of the wood. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the stripping, then wipe the floor with a cleaning cloth.
Put on latex gloves for working with stains. Stir well stain or a solution to create an overlay effect. With a synthetic brush or applicator with a sponge stain the floor or solution. At each moment of time, work is performed on small areas floor. Keep the edge wet on the brush or applicator, be careful not to overlap the brush strokes.
Immediately or after waiting certain time set by the manufacturer, wipe off excess stain with a dry, lint-free cloth: first across the grain of the wood, and then along. Continue applying (and wiping off) the stain until the entire floor is covered. Let the stain dry. Lightly scrub the floor with fine sanding paper, then remove dust from scrubbing with a cleaning cloth. For a deeper color, apply a second coat of stain and allow to dry completely.
Apply a high gloss clear coat to the stained floor with an applicator with a sponge or paint pad on the extension handle. Let the coating dry. Lightly scrub the floor with fine sanding paper, then remove dust from scrubbing with a cleaning cloth. Apply two coats of a semi-matt clear top coat.
Wood stain options
SOLUTION FOR THE EFFECT OF OVERLAPPING ON THE FLOOR
Mix the following ingredients:
1 part latex paint 4 parts water
For ordinary rooms good dark tones of wood. Applying a white solution over a previously applied dark stain softens the official look.
For modern rooms pale, neutral stains are often used. Overlaying blue can make a pale floor more visible.
Moderate, warm wood tones have a casual look. The overlay of white-to-moderate tones gives the wood a vintage look.
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Wood even after the appearance of metal and various modern synthetic materials for construction remains popular and in demand, as it is a high-quality and environmentally friendly raw material. And thanks to a huge selection of all kinds of paints and varnishes, such as wood stain, it became possible to significantly improve appearance wood products, and, importantly, to extend them operational life.
Peculiarities
Under the influence of aggressive factors external environment, including all sorts of bacteria, mold and insect pests, the tree can deform and start to rot. In order to minimize the risk of such problems, it is very important to take timely care of the wood. The most effective way to deal with such circumstances is wood stain. The tool is a liquid composition that sets it the desired tone from a mass of options for colors and shades. This allows you to ennoble the natural color of the wood or radically change it.
Besides aesthetic functions, main feature composition are antiseptic properties. Thanks to the use of the product, wood will be able to serve you twice as long.
Another feature of almost all types of wood stains is the ability to penetrate deeply into the wood without harm to the pattern and texture, unlike enamel or paint.
Wood staining has several advantages:
- the possibility of combining different shades colors;
- strengthening and preserving the structure of the tree;
- the service life of products increases;
- the indicators of wood resistance to moisture increase.
Stain is not only a varnish for wood, thanks to its use, you can create a unique interior in a room or completely transform, at first glance, everyday interior items or furniture.
The following liquids are used as a basis for the production of stain: oil, water or alcohol. This division makes it possible to distinguish several types of this composition.
Kinds
There are 2 types of means - water and non-water (oil and alcohol) stain.
Water based stain it is offered by manufacturers in a ready-to-use state or as a powder (dry mixture). This type of composition is used most often, since it has a very diverse range of colors. The color of the powder stain can be easily adjusted, it directly depends on the amount of loose substance, that is, the more there is, the richer and brighter the result will be.
Water-based formulation has the advantage of none bad smell, thanks to this, the stain can be used indoors. The disadvantages of this type include the ability of the product to lift the fibers during the surface treatment. Due to this, the moisture resistance of the tree is reduced. The time required for the stain to dry completely varies between 10-14 hours, which can also be attributed to the disadvantages of the variety of the composition.
The technology of working with water-based stains requires pre-wetting the wooden surface, then sanding. The composition is filtered before use. Only after completing such preparatory work you can paint a tree. It is not advisable to use this product on resinous woods.
Oil formulations include dyes dissolved in drying oil or oils. You can work with this type of impregnation with any tool. The tool does not raise the fibers of the raw material and does not allow it to be saturated with excess moisture. Using a similar composition, you can get any color and shade, additionally using dyes. They are available in powder form, white spirit is used for dilution.
According to experts, oil stain is the simplest and most convenient to use. Oil-based impregnation is very popular among decorators and decorators due to the ability to achieve the desired color.
The pluses of oil stain should include its environmental friendliness, since the most common basis for it is linseed oil. It takes about 2 hours for the surface to dry completely. The composition does not leave stains.
Stain on alcohol based Is a dissolved aniline dye. The impregnation is available ready-made or in powder form. The main task of the composition is to protect wood from the damaging effects of moisture and ultraviolet radiation.
The main plus alcohol stain is its ability to be instantly absorbed into wood fibers. The composition dries on the surface after 30-40 minutes.
The disadvantages include the fact that it will not work to manually apply the composition to the tree, since the alcohol will evaporate very quickly, which can lead to stains. For work, it is better to use a spray gun.
Along with the above types of wood stains, fundamentally new products began to appear in the assortment of building supermarkets. Modern technologies allowed manufacturers to offer the consumer a water-based acrylic impregnation, as well as a wax composition. New tools were developed to eliminate the main disadvantages of existing formulations.
These products fit well on the surface, most often they are used for painting and treating the floor.
Wax stain restore old wood flooring, it perfectly paints color inconsistencies. In addition to the above characteristics, to positive qualities modern formulations include their excellent moisture-protective properties. However, such products are very vulnerable to mechanical damage, so they should be varnished. Acrylic and wax liquids are presented in a wide variety color palette... They emphasize the structure of the wood well.
The disadvantages of acrylic stains include their high cost, as well as the possible formation of spots on the surface when two or more layers are applied.
The main disadvantage of wax compositions is that they are not able to penetrate deeply into wood. The agent only forms a protective layer on top of the material. Such a composition should not be used before treating wood with two-component varnishes or polyurethane.
Since the composition perfectly preserves the texture of the wood and protects against negative impact many external factors, thereby extending its operational life, the answer to the question of what is worth purchasing - varnish or stain, becomes obvious.
Color spectrum
TO alternative types stains can be attributed to the white composition. This tool is the most environmentally friendly and inexpensive. Along with this, white stain is presented in a wide variety of natural shades.
Today, a range of similar products for coating and painting wooden surfaces will be able to satisfy the needs of every customer. Such products allow the craftsman to give the wood almost any color. Recently, among specialists, black stain is in demand, which gives the treated surface the appearance of a black mirror. The technology of applying the black compound requires preliminary polishing of the base.
Shades of gray will help the surface blend harmoniously with the interior of any room. However, the use of this color will be successful only if the walls and interior items in the room are bright. Grey colour can cause apathy, and products painted in this color will be lost against the background of the rest of the decoration.
According to psychologists, the most optimal color for man is green. It evokes positive emotions and is suitable for painting walls and ceilings, as well as for furniture and other things.
The blue color gives expressiveness and depth to the finished product. This stain will work well with whites and yellows.
In addition to multi-colored compositions, there is a colorless impregnation on store shelves, which makes it possible to preserve the natural color of the material.
The final color of the tree depends on the number of layers applied., therefore, experts advise to make a final decision only after the test staining. The material for test staining is sanded and smoothed. Next, proceed to the application of the first layer of the composition. After it has completely dried, a second layer is applied, but on a smaller area. The third layer is used to process the material on a piece of wood, which will be even smaller than the allotted space for the two previous layers of wood stain.
When all areas are completely dry, comparing the results obtained, you can choose the color you like.
Manufacturers: review and reviews
Today on paint and varnish market products of foreign and domestic manufacturers are presented.
"NovBytKhim" I is a company that specializes in the production of construction and household chemicals... The assortment of manufactured compositions includes various varnishes, paints, decorative materials, as well as stains on a different basis.
According to the majority of buyers, wood compositions from the NovBytKhim company for processing and painting wooden products have a strong smell, but they do an excellent job, and also dry quickly. Therefore, painting work must be carried out as quickly as possible. The composition lays down quite evenly, the color is uniform.
Trademark Liberon works as part of the V33 company - the international leader in the production of paints and materials for wood surfaces. Products of this brand are popular all over the world, as they are intended for the care of wood, as well as for restoration work with antique interior items and furniture.
French compositions for Liberon wood in the domestic market are represented by decorative and protective stains, fillers for wood, wax removers.
Consumers note some of the advantages of Liberon wood products:
- convenience and ease of applying the composition;
- lack of smell.
The disadvantages of such products include some discrepancy between the declared color and the one indicated on the package.
The most famous German companies that specialize in the production of wood products are Flamingo, Dufa and Caparol.
Caparol has a separate line of wood preservatives.
Compositions produced by Turkish companies are considered no less popular products for the care and painting of wood. The leaders among them are manufacturers Betek, Dyo, Marshall.
Specialists who deal with renovation works, note the high quality of German wood compounds.
Only positive reviews have Turkish products for painting wooden surfaces.
Stains can also be classified by purpose - products for internal works and formulations for external use. The main and only criterion for their difference is the presence of pigment in the composition of means for external work, which provides protection against burnout.
When choosing tools, it will be useful to decide on the tool that will be used for surface treatment with the acquired composition. There are wood stains that cover a wooden surface with a brush, for some you may need a spray gun.
For interior work, for example, if the processing of pieces of furniture is required, it is better to give preference to wax or oil compositions. There are almost no volatile compounds in them. Almost all stains are compatible with paint varnishes.
Alcohol-based products have their own characteristics. They are ideal for tinting furniture, wood products or doors. And for a staircase or parquet, you should choose a different type of wood stain. Alcohol compounds must be applied to the surface with a spray gun, since any error or delay in work will be fraught with the formation of a stain, as a result of which repair or construction works have to start over.
Not everyone can afford to equip mahogany parquet flooring at home. But you can impart flooring noble shade, repainting it under an expensive, elite type of wood. This is done by tinting with a compound called a stain.
Stain is a liquid with toning properties, due to which the wood takes on a shade that is not typical for it. When the substance is applied, a film does not form on the surface. It penetrates inside, changing the color of the parquet, but without hiding the texture of the wood or deteriorating its properties. Thus, a pine floor can be visually “transformed” into a walnut floor. Wood stains differ depending on their composition:- Aquatic. Received the greatest distribution. Able to give the material any color, from light to dark red. They are liquid, that is, ready to use, and in the form of a dry powder, which needs to be diluted with water. A big plus is the lack of odor, but be prepared for water stains to dry for 12-14 hours. In the process of application, some inconveniences may arise, such as raising the pile of the wood, which can be eliminated by subsequent sanding of the surface. Good properties water-based acrylic stains are distinguished, which are resistant to fading and washout, but are characterized by a high price.
- Alcohol. These are solutions of various kinds of dyes in alcohol. After the composition has been applied, the alcohol evaporates, and the pigment penetrates into the wood, coloring it. The tinting process takes place very quickly - within half an hour. Therefore, corresponding requirements are put forward to the application procedure: you need to paint quickly to avoid erosion and stains. To achieve perfect uniform color, use a spray gun.
- Nitromorilac. Such formulations are made on the basis of solvents. If we characterize their specificity, then they are similar to alcohol, since they need quick application and require the use of a spray.
- Oil. In this case colorant soluble in oil, usually flaxseed. When dyeing, wood fibers do not rise. High lightfastness is inherent in coloring pigments, that is, the painted wood will not lose its brightness over time. To apply oil stain, you can use different tool, whether it be a rag, brush or spray gun. The time it takes for the stain to dry is 2-4 hours.
- Spray gun, the size of the nozzle of which is no more than one and a half millimeters;
- Brush, its width should be up to 100 mm;
- Rags;
- A tampon made of foam rubber.
When processing a large area, working with alcohol and nitro-stains, it is better to choose a spray gun. For water and oil formulations the rest of the tools are used. Natural bristle brushes - the best solution for oil stains, synthetic - for water-soluble.
It is recommended to first check the stain for color matching. A test stain is required to analyze the stain match for a specific surface in order to find out how many layers are needed. To do this, take a sanded, sanded plank of the same type as the main wood surface and apply one coat of stain. Wait until dry and apply a second coat about 2/3 of the sample space. By analogy, the third layer should only cover 1/3 of the board. From above, the surface should be varnished in 2 layers. So you can compare the intensity different options coloring and decide how many layers you need. You can make several test colors using different types wood stains.
For demineralization, you can prepare a special solution:
- Heat 1 liter of water to 60 degrees, add potassium carbonate there, you will need 50 g. You also need to add 60 g of soda ash.
- Alternatively, dissolve 50 g of caustic soda in water.
- Mix 750 ml of distilled water and acetone. The last one is taken 250 g.
Apply the liquid to the boards, it is better to treat the surface several times. After 30 minutes, rinse the surface with warm water.
Now we come to the main question and consider step by step technology applying stains to wood floors:- First, slightly warm the substance to enhance the penetration of the composition into the structure of the tree.
- When wetting the tool with stain, do not allow the rag or brush to get too wet to prevent sagging and uneven coverage.
- If you are using a spray bottle, pour the product into a special container.
- When applying the stain, it is necessary to work along the fibers, quickly. Do not take breaks, as this can provoke the appearance of stains.
- But if streaks do appear, wipe the floor with a soft cloth. The liquid will be drawn along the fibers.
- Leave the surface to dry.
- Add a few more layers in the same way to achieve the desired shade. As a rule, two or three are enough.
- At the final stage, the parquet is varnished. They also make several layers, sand the surface each time using fine-grained sanding paper.
Thus, the technology for applying the stain is simple and understandable to any owner. To consolidate the knowledge gained, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the video clip.
