Littlefair's Wood Stain Water-Based - (Golden Oak) – Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly & Quick Drying - Easy-to-Apply, Concentrated Formula for All Wood Types – 500ml

I needed to replace some damaged moulding on a 1930s clock. The clock is a very dark colour, the replacement wooden trim was very pale softwood. I was pleased to see that this product was available in a wide range of shades, and the chart on Amazon looked as though the English Oak colour was nearest. I applied two coats of the stain, and the colour now matches the clock very well. I just need to wax it to get the correct level of shine, so I'm very pleased with the result. Using the product was easy and pleasant. The wood stain comes with thorough instructions (a separate A4 sheet is provided, rather than having to squint at tiny print on the bottle!). There is no noticeable smell from the stain, which is great if you are using it indoors. It is easy to clean from the brush with cold water - it just rinses out. The texture of the product is like water, so do use newspaper or similar to protect your surface and absorb drips. I'm a very neat worker, but this product did drip a lot! The product dries quickly (it was dry in under an hour indoors on a cool day). It dries completely matt, ready for you to finish as you wish. Having stunk the house out last week with a solvent based polish, it was lovely to work with something that got the desired result with no smell!

I recently had the chance to use Dark Oak Wood Stain for a home improvement project, and I'm genuinely impressed by its performance.The color is a lovely deep oak, adding a touch of warmth and character to wooden surfaces. It did a great job of revitalizing my old furniture, making them look more appealing. The stain provided good coverage and a smooth finish, highlighting the wood grain nicely.One of its strong points is its user-friendliness. Whether you're experienced or a beginner, applying this stain is straightforward. It has a manageable consistency, making it easy to apply with a brush or cloth. Additionally, it dries relatively quickly, which is convenient.Dark Oak Wood Stain also offers durability, protecting wood from everyday wear and tear. It helps guard against scratches and moisture, ensuring your surfaces look good for a while.Another positive aspect is its low VOC levels, making it environmentally friendly.In conclusion, Dark Oak Wood Stain is a tried and trusted choice for enhancing wood projects. While it may not be a miraculous solution, it delivers on its promises and offers good results, making it a solid option for anyone looking to improve the appearance and protection of wooden surfaces.

This was puchased to stain a new cap to go on a newel post, when new cap turned up nowhere near the colour advertised online. Antique pine seemed to be closest shade to what was needed to coordinate with other elements in the surrounding area.First time we have used this or any wood stain. Our first impressions was it arrived intact, plastic bottle and in a plastic bag with no leakage. Instructions very small so either need a magnifier or photo and enlarge the writing as micro dot!We thought the wood stain would be thicker than what it was, it is water-based and the product is of a water-consistency so would described as a dye. Having prepped the wood as per instructions we chose a brush to put on the stain. However, the stain was so runny and because of the shape of the cap, the stain from the brush was running down the edges in dark dribbles and onto the newspaper. Thought that using a cloth would work better and less messy.Coverage was good by cloth for this small item. Finish of item meant that 2 of the 4 sides absorbed the stain differently and unevenly, not the problem of the stain product itself but the wood. Left to dry and 2 sides of cap patchy so re-did them and felt best to give all other areas a light second coat. Resulted in a lovely golden antique look. 2 sides are still darker than rest due to quality/cut of wood, but will be less noticeable when a light coating of varnish is added for that final protection.Can't fault the product, will be happy with the end result with a coat of varnish. However, with hindsight, it may have been easier to do the colouring with an all-in-one wood colouring-come-varnish than a separate stain. For large areas of wood to permanently change colouring this product will be perfect. For small jobs this bottle will last for a very long time a a little goes a long way.If using a cloth do wear gloves as though waterbased it does still take a little while to remove the tinge of the stain from fingers!

Great stuff, before and after pictures, gave it a coat of varnish, looks pretty good, easy to use covers large area, recommend

I was revamping my bedroom so I thought I'd restain my windowsill. This shade is lovely and rich. Not dark at all. Dries quickly.When using it you don't need much. So it great value for money.It comes in a little bottle which you have to pour into another container, this is a stain so I used an old wased out tin. You dont need to pour the whole lot in I filled the tin just over halfway and still ended up having to put some back . For that you will need a jug ,obviously.This is a water based stain, so it cleans up easy enough

This water based stain should work well on untreated wood but if you have previously used any kind of wax or oil based stain, polish or any such treatment the stain will not take well and you will be left with areas that are dark and areas that do not take any stain at all. It is best to avoid this stain in these situations. I made a mistake and have learned a costly mistake.