Reactive Stains in Brentwood, CA
Posted on
8/9/2022
Reactive stain is a water-based wood stain to give wood floors, especially oak, an aged and rustic character. The stain itself is pigment free. The color on the oak becomes alive with depth and richness. Tannins occur in the majority of species of wood and are responsible for the color changes in trees. Left alone, tannins will change the color of wood to an "antique" look after several years. The reactive staining process facilitates this natural change more quickly.
Reactive stain is a water-based wood stain to give wood floors, especially oak, an aged and rustic character. The stain itself is pigment free. The color on the oak becomes alive with depth and richness. Tannins occur in the majority of species of wood and are responsible for the color changes in trees. Left alone, tannins will change the color of wood to an "antique" look after several years. The reactive staining process facilitates this natural change more quickly.
Reactive stains work by "reacting" with natural elements in the wood. Tannins, which are present in almost all wood but are highly concentrated in white oak, react with the stains to naturally weather or age the wood's appearance. Utilizing the latest techniques, the color is produced from an oxidative reaction between the dissolved minerals and the tannins in oak, as well as other tannin abundant wood species. The method is done by hand making each board one-of-a-kind. Also, the process mutes any red in the oak, so whites do not look so pink. Multiple layers of distinct colors can also be done in succession giving unlimited, creative looks.
With reactive stains you can achieve a much brighter, nearly 3D appearance in the graining, which is very hard if not impossible to get with conventional stains. The reactive staining process permeates the wood more as opposed to sitting on the surface like most other stains. The flooring really catches your eye. Combined with lightly tinted natural oil finishes the visuals are stunning and provide a true artisanal looking floor.
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