Classes of Stains
Wood stains may be divided into (a) Water stains, mixtures of dyes or pigments with water; (b) Spirit stains, having the colouring matter dissolved in turpentine or alcohol; (c) Oil stains, in which the pigments are mixed with linseed oil and turpentine; and (d) Chemical stains, which change the colour of wood by chemical action. … Read more