Colors
We offer two types of colors, aniline dyes by TransTint for interior use and pigmented stains by Mixol (oxide pigmented stains only) for exterior use. Both are of the highest quality and available pre-mixed to FULL strength in any of our finishes. Dilute the concentrated colors with non-tinted liquid finish and be sure to keep track of your ratios! Top coat with non-tinted liquid finish, once the color is dry or for best results top coat with the Liquid Wax End Sealer. The cost of adding these colors is very high, but a little goes a long way and you can dilute the concentrated color to the shade you like best. We recommend purchasing color samples first ($6 each) to test on your wood and play with the strength. Just call and let us know. 1-888-Land Ark!
TransTint is a dye, which differ from pigmented stains primarily in how they color the wood. Dye based stains are solutions with extremely small coloring particles. They penetrate deep into the wood and color the wood fibers from within, unlike pigmented stains which leave pigment particles on the surface of the wood. For that reason, dyes are transparent, meaning they let light into the wood and do not obscure natural wood figure and overall character. The Mixol colors are pigmented stains, which is why they offer more protection from the weather.
TransTint Color Chart PDF (For Interior use only.)
More info from the manufacturer here:
We stock colors #6001Honey Amber, #6002 Golden Brown, #6003 Reddish Brown, #6004 Medium Brown, #6005 Dark Walnut, #6006 Dark Mission Brown, #6007 Cordovan, #6008 Brown Mahogany, #6009 Dark Vintage Maple, and #6010 Red Mahogany. All other colors are available special order. Please allow 7-9 days to fill those color orders.
MIXOL Exterior pigmented stains- oxide colors only pdf of Oxide Colors
The Mixol chart is not shown on wood. We realize their chart isn't too helpful for us in the wood world. We are in the process of creating our own color line based on these colors and we will apply them to various wood surfaces and create a new chart. We appreciate your patience with this. In the meantime, approximate colors and we can mix up samples and send them to you for $6 each.
Color Application: Apply light coats with a lambswool pad or staining sponge and back brush or rub out. Mix before and during use. Colors are premixed to almost maximum intensity and often need lightening or thinning. If color is too intense, add non-tinted liquid finish to lighten, just a little at a time. Be sure to keep a record of all proportions used! A muddy grain or color blotching indicates the need to add more non-tinted liquid finish. Top coat with Original Finish, Liquid Wax End Sealer or Concentrated Finishing Oil.
*Do NOT apply top coats of clear Original or Exterior Finish over tinted surfaces until the under coats withthe color are dry. The solvent in those finishes can cut the color and create streaking if your not careful.
Coverage: Approx. 350 square feet per gallon or 500 board feet per gallon; rough-sawn materials tend to absorb more. You get less coverage on the first coat and more on the second.
Product Package Sizes: 4 oz. glass bottles, 1 quart pour-top cans, 1 gallon pails, 3.5 gallon pails, 5 gallon pails.
Clean Up: Use any solvent (like turpentine) to clean up any undesired oily spots on windows, tile, etc. We recommend using our Pure Citrus Solvent which is the food grade pure orange oil that we use in our products. It is much safer to use and any remaining on the surface will simply evaporate. The vapors from the solvent are non-hazardous. Do wear eye protection when using though! Lots of soap, water and elbow grease will work too!
Please don't hesitate to call us with any questions or concerns!