A range of quick drying stains based on dyes dissolved in alcohol solvents.
Mylands Light Fast Stains have been formulated on selected spirit solvents and light-fast dyes to provide stains which are both light-fast and non-grain raising. The selection of solvents enables the stain to be applied by either brush, rag or spray. They can also be used to tint lacquers and shellac polishes. However, care should be taken so as not to exceed the proportion of 20% stain to lacquer.
- The stains may be intermixed to give the precise shade required.
- They may be used under all Mylands lacquer types.
- Compatible with all Mylands shellac polishes, including Mylands Studio Button Polish.
- The stains may be used up to a level of 20% to tint nitrocellulose, precatalysed and acid catalysed lacquers, but not polyurethane or waterborne lacquers.
Application
Timber should be evenly sanded with a minimum of 180 grit paper prior to staining to ensure the stain applies and dries without patchiness.
Light Fast Stains may be applied by:
Hand ragging - use a clean, soft, white lint-free cloth and apply evenly to wet the whole surface being stained before wiping off the surplus stain with a clean lint-free cloth.
Spray/wipe application - spray an even wet coat to the entire surface and wipe off the surplus with a clean lint-free cloth.
Spray/leave application - these stains may be dry sprayed, but care needs to be taken to ensure an even coating weight across the surface to avoid patchiness - spray to follow the grain pattern of the timber. It may help to thin the stain to assist controlling the application.
Dip - dip item into the stain, then remove and allow draining for approximately 1 minute. Finally wipe off surplus stain with a clean lint-free cloth. Light Fast Stains may also be used on flooring, but due to fast drying time, need to be used quickly - ensuring a wet edge is maintained to avoid patchiness. It is important that clean white, lint-free cloth is used for application and wiping as colour could be leached out of coloured cloth by the solvents in the stain and affect the final colour.
Drying Time
Light Fast Stains should be allowed to dry a minimum of 10-15 minutes at 20ºC before overcoating.
Coverage
The coverage will depend on the type and porosity of the substrate and application method, but will be an average of 10m² per litre.
