Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak

I have used these wood dyes for years and have always had good results. Please see photos. Just be prepared for the final colour to be typically DARKER than the colour swatch shown on the tine. If possible test out on some equivalent spare wood of the same type or in a concealed place. If matching is important I tend to look for s shade lighter and build up in coats to achieve a darkened finish. When applying to hardwood you will generally have issues if you try and build up several coats due to the lack of penetration. That can be mitigated if using a varnish to deal. I like to child proof type lid on these tins, they securely hold to product without leaks. Might be a little difficult to open though if that type of lid can be challenging for you. Please wear gloves and be prepared for needing adequate ventilation, not always possible if applying to a product that can't be moved. But do open your windows and create ventilation, this wood dye really does smell. The size and shape of the tin has changed since I used to buy these tins, the instructions and precautions on the rear is now more clearly marked and easy to follow. PLEASE read them there is good advice given there to use this dye safely. I have included several photos showing an old wooden box, bought cheap second hand, that will be used to store my soldering iron. The outside of the box has had two coats, the inside one. The base, you can see the before and after photos of applying one coat. I wanted you to see that as you can then see how dark it becomes with only one coat when applying on a very light wood. Brushes and containers used, note be careful of using thin plastic type tubs to pour any of this dye in unless intending to throw them away after, it does seem to melt very thin plastic tubs. I just use an old ceramic cup to pour a little at a time and then clean it out with white spirits after finishing the job. Overall I have always been most impressed with this range of wood dyes. Important points to note..... Ventilation is VERY important when using it and whilst drying. Wear gloves, I even wear protective eye glasses. Be careful with your choice of shading. Coats that build up that are often darker than you might consider. It is VERY easy to lose the grain and end up with a brown paint type finish if you apply too many coats of a darkening colour. It is easier to go darker, and not lighter. Hard wood can be challenging if more than one coat is applied, it can rub off, varnishing helps. Be careful if splashed onto clothes, this stuff really does stain...! Dries quickly to touch, best being left overnight before varnishing - if needed. Read the back of the tin.........really it is helpful. Happy staining and I hope that this has helped. Very much recommended, with cautions as noted above.

This is a great product for turning ordinary cut timber into looking like country style old wood. Terrible to pour out, but very very easy to apply and very even - brush it well!

I applied this to my wood dining table that was already oil treated. It went on like a dream and 1 coat used around a 3rd of the product. Before I applied a 2nd coat, I could see the colour was rubbing off in patches, so it will require a sealant. The colour is darker than three image shown but it really suits. The only reason I have given this 4 and not 5 stars is the smell which reminded me of a nail bar! Overall happy with this dye

Easy to use and follow instructions on the bottle. Really happy with the colour and will buy more in the future, it goes a long way Has a strong smell but is fine when aired out or ventilated. Doesn't take too long to dry, great value for money compared to others.

I never received this from Amazon as they told me there was a problem nothing else just a problem with my delivery but I did manage to get it from Ebay so the stain is very good but best not try to get it from Amazon

On the tin it says medium oak and the colour on the tin is perfect but!!!!!the colouring the tin is nothing like what it should be. Very disappointed

This is brilliant used twice so far on semi planed softwood. Sooo pleased with the affect . Better than paint as the grain shows through.

So I made a table using untreated softwood planks. Sanded down with 120grit paper. To apply the stain I used a lint free cloth, pouring the stain directly from the can onto the cloth and spread it in the direction of the grain, trying to apply equal amounts. Once the first coat was on, I left it to dry for 8 hours. It lifts the grain slightly(feels rough) so I lightly sanded the surfaces with 240grit paper until it all felt smooth. I then applied a second coat using the same method with the same cloth. Again I left it for 8 hours. To seal it I used OSMO worktop oil, as I had this spare from doing some oak worktops. I gave it two coats of OSMO oil, again using the cloth method and the final picture shows how it turned out. As you can see, the Oil really bought the colour to life and gives a solid water beading surface. One thing I would say is that all wood reacts differently to the stains. One piece of softwood may not stain the same colour as another piece of softwood, so always do a tester on the underneath. Another tip is wear gloves when using the stain, I’m glad I did.

Very bad

Works great

The tin was open and it had tape stuck round the lid I don’t know how much was gone from the tin as it is dark stain

I saw this being used on miniature competition on YouTube and decided to give it a try. It turned out to be the best that I’ve used. It dries quick and is easy to use. The color is nice.

Good coverage and color.