Wood Stain - Stain and Finishing Oil (SFO)

Homestead House’s (home of Fusion Mineral Paint) Stain & Finishing Oil All in One does just as it says! It adds colour and a sealing oil at the same time!

This oil is so easy to use!  The pigment in it stains your wood accentuating the grain and a combination of natural oils and resins penetrate the wood fibres to create a durable, scratch resistant and waterproof finish. It does not leave a surface film that sits on top, rather it soaks in and becomes part of your wood. It is ideal for wooden table tops as it has excellent resistance to abrasions and can be washed over and over again!

It can also be used over Fusion Mineral Paint to deepen, age or accentuate the base colour, Please allow 2-3 days after painting before applying your chosen SFO. 

This is a highly concentrated oil blend so a little goes a long way!

How to apply:

• Best applied to sanded, bare wood. DO NOT sand any higher than 120-150 grit before application. Ensure that the surface is evenly sanded and no wax or old varnish remains. Wipe over with a damp cloth/methylated spirits to clean and highlight any sanding pig tails or uneven areas.
• Stir the pot well as the resin can sink to the bottom. Apply with a chip brush or lint free cloth following the grain of the timber. White Spirits can be added to the first application for smoother application if the wood is very porous (max 10%).
• After approx 5-15 minutes (depending on room temperature), thoroughly remove the excess with a clean sponge, lint free cloth or kitchen roll. The cloth should glide over the surface when the excess has gone. In warm conditions do not leave for long.
• Allow to dry for approx 6-9 hours (depening on room temp/humidity). The wood grain may now feel a little rough, so this is a good time to buff over the surface with a very high grit sanding pad to smooth the surface. A minimum of 2-3 coats is advised. If you do not want to deepen your colour, apply a coat or two of the Natural/Clear for extra durability.
• You can create your own custom shades by mixing the colours together in a separate container.
• Clean brushes with BIN Brush Cleaner or White Spirit.

There are 10 finishes to choose from:

• Cappuccino
• Clear / Natural
• Driftwood 
• Ebony
• Golden Pine
• White
• Walnut - NEW
• Heartwood - NEW
• Light Oak - NEW
• Taupe - NEW

Ideal for kitchen units, wooden floors, table tops and more.

Please note that it is not classified as ‘food safe’ (where food is prepared, ie. kitchen worktops). Clean up is with White Spirits.

Stain & Finishing Oil is composed of plant products, Safflower oil, Tung oil, Linseed oil, Vegetable wax, safe odourless mineral solvent and cobalt free siccative which means effective drying without toxic cobalt dryers while being low odour in comparison to traditional solvent based stains.

SFO takes approx 10 days to cure. Coverage per 237ml is 40-75 sq ft. This 237ml container will cover what 1 litre of comparable stains do on the market giving you 2 - 3 times more coverage than any water-based stains.