For industrial use, furniture stains are available in a wide range of colors. Furniture stain colors range from lighter shades to deeper, richer hues. This variety enables furniture makers to tailor the wood to the style, atmosphere, and intended use of these pieces.
Common furniture stain colors
Below is an overview of the most commonly used furniture stain colors:
- Cherry, pine, mahogany, and oak wood colors, along with numerous special variations within these, including light, medium, or dark finishes;
- Within semi-transparent stain finishes, white wash is a popular choice. White wash gives wooden furniture a refined, bleached appearance;
- To achieve a distressed look, the furniture industry often opts for a patinated color. Patines have a light coverage and create a beautiful shadow effect with subtle color transitions. There is also a wipe-on variant of patines. This is applied by rubbing the wooden surface with a non-fluffy cloth moistened with stain.
Considerations for furniture stain colors
Several factors impact the final color perception and overall appearance:
- If you’re also applying a varnish, you can vary the gloss level. Furniture with a matte finish looks more industrial than those with satin or high-gloss finishes, with the latter appearing more modern and luxurious;
- When choosing the right stain, consider the type of wood used. Some wood types absorb the stain color more quickly due to differences in porosity. Additionally, some wood types, such as oak and pine, are naturally lighter in color than darker woods like cherry or walnut. It’s crucial to match the stain color to the natural color and texture of the wood. We’re happy to advise you on this.
Due to the above points, we highly recommend testing the stain. This ensures that the desired color is achieved.
Discover Soen’s furniture stain colors
Soen’s waterborne stains, nitro stains, and spray stains are available as standard in all colors from E-10 to E-80. The nitro stains are also available in various P-colors. Other colors can be realized upon request.
Professional advice
Can we assist you with your project? Do you need professional advice on enhancing and maintaining your wooden business applications? Or is there anything else we can help you with? We’re here to help, just give us a call at +31 255 533 554.
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Publication date: 2024-03-16
Category: News
