Acrylic Stain Base by Ardec

The Artdec.ca Acrylic Stain Base is a colorless water based product that allows to create biodegradable stains without lifting the wood grain during the application. Any natural pigments, earths, oxides and universal water based colorants can be used with the Acrylic Stain base. To finish, use waxes, oils, shellacs, water based varnishes or lacquers.

Directions of use

Preparation : In a small amount of neutral base, add the pigments of your choice. If you have a pigment that is difficult to dissolve in water, use a wetting agent (few drops of dishwashing soap), mix well the pigments and once dissolved, add to the total volume. Mix until the color is uniform.

The surface needs to be clean, dry, dust free and free of any dirt. The last sanding can be done using a 150 or 180 grit sandpaper.

Mix well before applying. When applying, the air temperature, the temperature of the product and the surface should not be below 15°C.

Application : Apply generously, make sure to wipe in the direction of the wood grain any excess.

Let dry 2 hours and reapply a second coat if you want a more intense color.

After complete drying, approximately 2 hours, finish using a varnish, wax, oil or any other finishing product.

Application tools : Spray gun, Paintbrush, Cotton rag

Number of coats : 1 to 2 coats

Drying time : 2 hours per coats

Specifications

Classification	Wood Stains and Dyes
Brand	Ardec
Sold Since	May 20, 2007
Coverage	250 ml covers 4 to 4.5 sq m (40 to 45 sq ft) 500 ml covers 8 to 9 sq m (80 to 90 sq ft) 946 ml covers 16 to 18 sq m (160 to 180 sq ft) 3,78 L covers 64 to 72 sq m (640 to 720 sq ft)
Dilution	Water
Tools cleaning	Water