Rustins Wood Dye Dark Teak 1 Litre

Rustins Wood Dye Dark Teak 1 Litre Description

Rustins Wood Dye Dark Teak is for use on bare wood prior to finishing with any of Rustins wood finishes. Fast drying penetrating stain does not raise the grain. Suitable for interior and exterior use.

Type: Microfine pigments and binders, dispersed in hydrocarbon solvent.

Special Features: Non-fading. Non-bleeding. Does not raise the grain of the wood. Quick drying. Conforms to Safety of Toys Regulations BS EN 71 Part 3 1995. Note The final colour achieved depends on the original colour of the Wood and the type of coating/finish applied over the dye.

Coverage: Up to 24m² per Litre, per coat, depending on the absorbency of the wood.

Shade: Dark Teak

Also supplied in 10 shades, which may be intermixed to make an infinite variety of natural wood shades.

Size: 1 Litre

Usage Instructions: Intended Use: For application to all types of new bare wood or that has been stripped. Suitable for interior and exterior use. The dye must be over-coated/sealed.

Preparation: Wood must be clean, dry and free of wax, previous coatings and contaminants.

Application: Using a rag or brush, apply an even coat and wipe off any excess. The result will be much darker on softwoods than on hardwoods. For a lighter shade, dilute with White Spirit, 2 parts dye to 1 part White Spirit. Before use check that the colour is what is required .Coats: Usually 1 application is sufficient, or 2 for a darker colour.

Drying Time: A few hours under good conditions, but will depend on ambient temperature, humidity and the absorbency of the wood.

Re-coating Time: 6-8 hours typically, but preferably overnight if applying acrylic water-based varnishes.

Application Temp: Ideally 15-25°C. 

Compatibility: Can be used under all Rustins wood finishes, such as Quick Drying Varnish, Polyurethane Varnish, Plastic Coating, Danish Oil, Teak Oil, French Polish/Shellac. It can be mixed with Rustin's Polyurethane Varnish, Danish Oil and Teak Oil at up to 20%. However, the best result is achieved by application of dye to bare wood.

Settlement: STIR WELL AND SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.