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Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is an ethanol-based wood dye designed for colouring new, old and reclaimed timber. It is particularly suitable for dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and walnut and is widely used for furniture restoration.
Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is an ethanol-based wood dye designed for colouring new, old and reclaimed timber. It is particularly suitable for dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and walnut and is widely used for furniture restoration.
The dye penetrates into the wood to provide a rich, even colour while allowing the natural character and grain of the timber to remain visible.
Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is available in a range of traditional wood colours, and the different shades can be mixed together to create intermediate colours.
Priory Polishes supplies Liberon Spirit Wood Dye in the following colours:
The colours can be mixed together to create intermediate shades and help achieve a closer colour match when restoring furniture.
Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is ideal for a wide range of interior woodworking and restoration projects, including:
It is particularly useful when you need to restore colour to stripped timber or blend a piece of furniture to match existing woodwork.
For a stronger colour, a second coat may be applied where suitable, although it is important to test first as a subsequent coat can lift the first coat on some woods.
Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is particularly popular for antique furniture restoration.
It can be used after stripping old finishes to restore colour to bare timber, match replacement sections or alter the colour of a piece before applying a protective finish.
Spirit Wood Dye is especially useful on hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and walnut, where its deep colour can help enhance the natural character of the timber.
When restoring valuable or antique furniture, always test the dye on an inconspicuous area or spare piece of the same timber before treating the entire surface.
Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is ethanol based, while Liberon Palette Wood Dye is water based.
Spirit Wood Dye is particularly well suited to dense hardwoods and furniture restoration, while Palette Wood Dye is a useful water based alternative for colouring interior bare wood.
Because this is ethanol based it is high in Volatile Organic compounds (VOC). Liberon Palette Wood Dye is water based so is low in VOC but does not have as good coverage on hard woods.
If you are restoring antique furniture or working with dense hardwood such as oak, mahogany or walnut, Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is an excellent option when a traditional spirit-based dye is preferred.
Do not mix spirit-based dyes with water-based dyes or white spirit-based dyes.
Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is used to colour new, old and reclaimed timber. It is particularly suitable for furniture restoration and dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and walnut.
Yes. Liberon Spirit Wood Dye has an ethanol-based formula.
Yes. Oak is one of the hardwoods for which Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is particularly suitable.
Yes. It is ideal for colouring dense hardwoods such as mahogany and is available in shades including Georgian Mahogany.
Yes. Walnut is another suitable hardwood, and Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is available in a Walnut colour.
Yes. The different colours can be mixed together to create intermediate shades and help achieve a more precise colour match.
Apply the dye to clean, bare and prepared timber using a brush or lint-free cloth. Allow it to penetrate before removing excess dye with a clean cotton cloth.
Drying time is approximately 1 hour. Always follow the instructions on the product packaging supplied with your dye.
Yes. Once the dye is completely dry, it can be finished with a suitable wood wax. This is a popular finishing method for furniture restoration.
Yes, a suitable wood oil can be applied once the dye is fully dry. Always test first, particularly with oil-based finishes, as excessive brushing can disturb the colour.
Yes. Liberon Spirit Wood Dye can be finished with a suitable wood varnish once fully dry. Apply the first coat carefully and avoid excessive brushing, which may disturb the stain.
Care is required. Although current Liberon guidance advises that Spirit Wood Dye is not compatible with French polish and shellac-based sealers it is often used by professional polishers. Always test first for compatibility and final appearance.
Yes. Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is suitable for new, old and reclaimed timber, provided the surface is properly prepared.
Spirit-based dyes can raise the grain on certain woods, particularly some softwoods. Applying thin coats and testing on a small area first can help you assess the result before starting the full project.
Always do a test area before starting any project to assess product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the tin at all times.
Ensure sure you have sufficient dye to finish the work. Do not mix spirit based dyes with water based dyes or white spirit based dyes. Application of a second coat may lift the first coat. Caution must be taken when using oil based finishes over Liberon Spirit Wood Dye.
Keep brush strokes to a minimum as over brushing may lift out the colour.
Different types of wood produce different results. The colour example on the photos may not be a true representation of the actual colour as different woods will produce different shades.
Each 1 Litre tin covers approximately 8-16 m2.
Clean equipment with Methylated Spirit.
Health and Safety
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Keep out
of the reach of children. Keep away from sources if ignition – No smoking. Do not empty into drains.
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. Use only in well ventilated areas.
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Verified ownerVery good product. I was able to complete a restoration of an old solid oak umbrella stand.
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