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Special Producers of reactive stains

NO TWO REACTIONS ARE THE SAME

REACTIVE STAINS ENSURE A DISTRESSED EFFECT BY REACTING TO THE TANNIC ACID IN THE WOOD

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You can protect wood in various ways. One of them is staining, which involves the application of a transparent or covering coat. This protects the fibres against weather and wind and gives the surface an attractive appearance. Stains differ from lacquers in that a stain penetrates partially into the wood. Here it’s good to know that all wood sorts can be stained, although softwood sorts cause more problems than hardwood sorts due to the presence of resin.

Amongst stains there are, in turn, various ‘sub-sorts’. For instance, there are stains which merely change the colour without providing any protection. Moreover, there are various types of water-based, oil-based, and alcohol-based stains and, with transparent stains, various colours are used to give a hint of different wood sorts. There are also colourless variants, which preserve the original colour, but provide less protection from sunlight and discolouration. A ‘special one’ amongst all these stains is the so called reactive stain.

A unique look is created

The name largely tells us what it’s all about. If you know that reactive colouring agents react to fibres and thereby enter into a very strong chemical bonding, then you realise at once that you have to think in the same way with reactive stains. Specifically, the stain reacts to the tannic acid in the wood to create a discolouration in the stained wood and give a unique look. What you certainly must remember is that no two reactions are the same. Each tree has a different content of tannic acid, so the end result is never 100% predictable and your experience continues to play a very big part. Certainly with the oak wood used everywhere in our part of the world, you will notice that plenty of traders offer lye stain whereby you can strive for the look of a distressed floor. With products from manufacturers, you will notice how they offer different intensities whereby you can generate individual and colour effects which connect up with personal taste.

Responding to the artificial distressing trend

The first rule of thumb is to consider how these reactive stains respond mainly to the trend towards artificially distressed surfaces. This applies not only to floors, but also, for instance, to furniture and even door frames. In all this it is vital to follow the maker’s instructions closely because the application quantity and type also affect the exterior of the finished surface. For the processing, makers will usually state that the stain can be processed in the same way as oil. You apply it, rub it in, and then rub a little more. Usually, one coat will suffice, and after that most makers will say that you can finish the floor the next day after it has dried overnight.

The nice thing about stains is they fit in nicely with the sign of the times. At present, craft and natural beauty are really in fashion and stains suffice perfectly here. For instance, water-based products, odourless products, and a total lack of harmful substances (and ammonia) with these reactive stains are almost compulsory. We also refer again in this context to the diverse colour stains now available in a wide range of colours. And so, to get a totally different aspect and look from parquet, stains can be the ideal product, certainly if you combine them afterwards with an oil, bees wax, or a lacquer.

An overview

Bona

Bona NORDIC TONE – the Scandinavian atmosphere (for oiled floors) Bona Nordic Tone is a pre-treatment for Bona Craft Oil and yields the unique character of a Scandinavian whitewashed floor. It slows down wood discolouration and can be applied to both soft and hard wood. You can change or further reinforce the colour of Bona Nordic Tone by adding 5% Bona Mix Colour (colouring). In combination with Bona Craft Oil, it can be supplied in different colours, so you can create your desired Bona 2-dimensional effect. Bona Nordic Tone should never be used as the final finish. Product base: light alkaline solution; pigmentation Dries quickly and easy to apply· Whiteness can be regulated through the number of applications · Water-based and odourless Bona RICH TONE – Dark and smoky colouring (for oiled floors) Bona Rich Tone is a pre-treatment for oak floors for the creation of a rich and dark-grey colouring. The surface is then treated immediately with Bona Craft Oil. To reinforce or change the colour of Bona Rich Tone, you can add up to 5% Bona Mix Colour. The greying effect is brought about by a chemical reaction with the oak wood. Results will vary depending on the range. Bona Rich Tone should never be used as the final finish. Product base: alkaline solution Dries quickly and easy to apply – Water-based and odourless

Ciranova

Ciranova is the absolute market leader in reactive stains. Ciranova has various ranges such as Reactive stain, Reactive stain NT, Aquavintage and Vintage. Each Reactive stain has its own specific properties and applications. Since parquet fitters and manufacturers are always looking for novelties, Ciranova reactive stains offer a wide range of possible colours. The big advantage is that you can obtain highly natural distressed floors in combination with the water-based Ciranova finishes. You can also combine reactive stains with Ciranova colour oils to obtain unique finishes. Many parquet manufacturers worldwide are industrial spraying reactive stain and finishing with industrial products from the Ciranova range of industrial products. Onsite our reactive stain is used more frequently by the specialized professional. They are using a pressure sprayer to apply the reactive stain on the floor and for leveling afterwards. The floor can be finished with a Ciranova Hardwaxoil. For more information or for samples please contact Ciranova.

Devo

DevoNatural® Reactive 300-600-1200 is a reactive distressing product with a smoked effect for ‘oak’ parquet and wooden floors, doors, windows, furniture, etc. The product is an ecological mix of hexa hydrates and does not contain any harmful or irritating substances or ammonia! Reactive 300-600-1200 can be applied only to oak! Devo Natural® Reactive is a distressing product which is available in three concentrations, namely 400, 600, and 1200. The higher the figure, the stronger the reactive distressing. On oak wood DevoNatural® Reactive gives the wood a naturally aged look. The effect can vary, depending on the area of growth, the sort of oak, and the diversity of the oak wood. The tannic acid content of the oak determines the colour effect!

Chimiver

The R&D laboratory in CHIMIVER has developed a new and innovative range of reacting solutions for ageing your wood: OLD WEST. The use of OLD WEST allows to obtain a large variety of effects imitating the old weathered woods. OLD WEST is different from classical stains or dyes which are coloring the wood hiding its grain structure; OLD WEST enhances the natural beauty of wood standing out color differences into the wood grain. The OLD WEST reacting solutions are clear and pigments free; the natural wood color is changed through the reaction of the solution with the tannin or resins contained in the wood. Consider that the final results can change based on: - Quantity of product - Possible dilution of product - Reacting solution overlap - Humidity and temperature during working and drying. - Drying conditions in between the coats - Wood preparation (sanding, scraping, brushing etc..) - Application method - Tannin and resin content - Country of origin of the wood - Chemical nature (water or solvent-based) of the fixing prymer.

Osmo

Oak surfaces with the on-trend antique look Artificially aged surfaces are really in style. With Reactive Stain from Osmo, this antique look can be achieved on flooring, furniture and other building elements made from Oak. Reactive Stain comes in three different intensities: Grey Effect Light, Grey Effect Medium and Grey Effect Intense. Since every piece of wood has its own natural tannin content and the stain works by reacting to the tannin in the wood, individual and varying staining results are always created. The application amount and application type also influence the appearance of the finished surface.

RIGO Verffabriek

ROYL Reactive Stain

The master oil makers of RIGO Verffabriek have been making ROYL floor oils from 100% vegetable oils for almost 40 years. ROYL oils are available in the 45 standard colours of our Greys and Woods ranges. These colours can also be mixed. By combining ROYL shades of grey and wood colours with a primer coat of ROYL REACTIVE STAIN, you can open up a world of limitless colours to create your very own, unique finish. ROYL REACTIVE STAIN gives wood an aged look. The stain can be processed as oil: apply, rub, rub dry. 1 coat is sufficient and after drying overnight, the floor is ready to finish. ROYL REACTIVE STAIN is available in four colours: White #4011, Grey #4012, Burned #4013 and Smoked #4014. The stain must be finished with a ROYL oil product or SKYLT Overcoatable colour oil + SKYLT. Only the white stain can also be coated immediately with STEP or SKYLT.

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