Liberon Palette Wood Dye – Water Based Wood Stain

Description

Liberon Palette Wood Dye is a water based wood dye and wood stain designed for colouring interior bare wood while allowing the natural beauty and grain of the timber to remain visible.

It is suitable for both hardwoods and softwoods and can be used on furniture, floors, doors, cupboards, frames and other interior woodwork.

Palette Wood Dye is available in a range of traditional wood shades, and different colours can be mixed together to create your own individual colour.

The dye is also EN 71 Part 3 approved for use on toys, making it suitable for appropriate children’s wooden toys when used.

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Liberon Palette Wood Dye Colours

Priory Polishes supplies a wide range of Liberon Palette Wood Dye colours, including:

• Antique Pine
• Golden Pine
• Light Oak
• Medium Oak
• Dark Oak
• Tudor Oak
• Teak
• Walnut
• Yew
• Victorian Mahogany
• Georgian Mahogany
• Ebony
• White

Colours can be mixed together to create different shades and achieve a more precise colour match.

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What Can Palette Wood Dye Be Used On?

Liberon Palette Wood Dye is suitable for a wide range of interior wood projects, including:

• Wooden furniture
• Antique furniture restoration
• Tables and chairs
• Wooden floors
• Doors
• Cupboards
• Wooden frames
• Interior woodwork
• Wooden toys

It can be used on both hard and soft woods and is particularly useful when you want to change or even out the colour of bare timber without hiding the natural grain.

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Why Use Liberon Palette Wood Dye?

• Water based wood dye
• Suitable for interior woodwork
• Suitable for hardwoods and softwoods
• Leaves the natural wood grain visible
• Ideal for furniture restoration
• Suitable for wooden floors
• Available in a wide range of colours
• Colours can be mixed to create individual shades
• Can be used before wax, oil, varnish or French polish
• EN 71 Part 3 approved for toys

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How to Use Liberon Palette Wood Dye

1. Ensure the surface is thoroughly sanded, bare, dry and free from dust.
2. Shake the tin well before use.
3. If more than one tin is required, mix the tins together first to ensure a uniform colour.
4. Apply the Palette Wood Dye fairly quickly along the grain using a foam applicator or brush.
5. Wipe away excess dye with a clean, dry cotton cloth before it dries to even out the colour.
6. When working on large surfaces such as floors, work on a small section at a time to avoid overlap marks.
7. Allow to dry for approximately 2 hours.
8. Apply a second coat if a stronger colour is required.

More than two coats of dye may affect the final finish. Always allow the dye to dry thoroughly before applying your chosen finishing product.

Liberon Palette Wood Dye may be added to Liberon Natural Finish Interior Varnish or a large range of coloured, water based varnishes. It can also be applied before polishing or waxing to achieve a uniform colour.

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Palette Wood Dye for Furniture

Liberon Palette Wood Dye is ideal for colouring bare wooden furniture.

It can be used after stripping or sanding to restore colour, change the shade of timber or help blend furniture to match existing pieces.

Because the dye remains transparent, the natural grain and character of the wood remain visible rather than being covered by an opaque coating.

For furniture restoration, always test the chosen colour on a spare piece or an inconspicuous area first, as different types of wood can produce different results.

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Palette Wood Dye for Floors

Liberon Palette Wood Dye can be used on suitable interior wooden floors to change or enhance the colour of bare timber.

When staining a large floor, work in manageable sections and avoid allowing the edges of each section to dry before joining the next area. This helps reduce visible overlap marks.

Once completely dry, the dyed floor can be finished with a suitable floor varnish or other compatible finishing system.

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Using Palette Wood Dye Under Wax

Liberon Palette Wood Dye can be applied before waxing to give bare wood a more uniform colour.

Allow the dye to dry completely before applying wax.

The White Liberon Palette Wood Dye can also be used underneath Liberon Liming Wax when you want to create a lighter, more pronounced whitewashed appearance. Opening the grain first with a suitable liming brush can help achieve a stronger limed effect.

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Using Palette Wood Dye Under Varnish

Palette Wood Dye can be used before applying a compatible water based varnish.

It can also be added to certain Liberon water based varnishes to create coloured or tinted finishes. Always follow the instructions for the particular varnish being used.

Take care when applying a water based finish over Palette Wood Dye. Keep brush strokes to a minimum because excessive brushing can lift or disturb the colour.

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Liberon Palette Wood Dye vs Spirit Wood Dye

Liberon Palette Wood Dye is water based, making it a good choice when you want a low-solvent wood dye for interior projects.

Liberon Spirit Wood Dye is ethanol based and is another popular option for furniture restoration and colouring new, old and reclaimed timber.

Palette Wood Dye is particularly useful when a water based product is preferred, while Spirit Wood Dye can provide deeper penetration and is often chosen for traditional furniture restoration.

Do not mix water based and spirit based dyes together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberon Palette Wood Dye used for?

Liberon Palette Wood Dye is used to colour interior bare wood while keeping the natural grain visible. It can be used on furniture, floors, doors, cupboards, frames and toys.

Is Liberon Palette Wood Dye water based?

Yes. Liberon Palette Wood Dye is a water based wood stain.

Can Palette Wood Dye be used on furniture?

Yes. It is ideal for colouring bare wooden furniture and is particularly useful for furniture restoration.

Can Palette Wood Dye be used on floors?

Yes. It can be used on suitable interior wooden floors. Work in small sections to avoid overlap marks.

Does Palette Wood Dye cover the wood grain?

No. Palette Wood Dye is designed to colour the timber while leaving the natural beauty and grain visible.

Can Palette Wood Dye be used on oak?

Yes. It can be used on suitable interior oak and other hardwoods. Always test first because different woods absorb dye differently.

Can Palette Wood Dye be used on pine?

Yes. It is suitable for both hard and soft woods, including suitable pine and other softwoods.

How long does Liberon Palette Wood Dye take to dry?

Allow approximately 2 hours before applying a second coat. Always ensure the dye is completely dry before applying a subsequent finish.

Can I mix Liberon Palette Wood Dye colours?

Yes. The different colours can be mixed together to create individual shades.

Can Palette Wood Dye be used under wax?

Yes. It can be applied before waxing to achieve a uniform colour. The dye must be completely dry before applying wax.

Can I use Palette Wood Dye under varnish?

Yes. It can be used before compatible water based varnishes. Take care when applying the first coat because excessive brushing can disturb the dye.

Can White Palette Wood Dye be used under Liming Wax?

Yes. White Palette Wood Dye can be used under Liberon Liming Wax if you want to create a lighter whitewashed appearance. Opening the grain first can help produce a stronger limed effect using a liming brush. We do also have the full kit here to help achieve a limed effect.

Is Liberon Palette Wood Dye safe for toys?

Yes. Liberon Palette Wood Dye is EN 71 Part 3 approved for use on toys when used.

How much does Palette Wood Dye cover?

Approximately 4–8m² per 500ml. Coverage will vary depending on the type and absorbency of the timber.

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Please note –

• Do not mix a water based dye with a spirit based dye.
• Wear gloves to avoid staining skin.
• Caution must be taken when using water based finishes over Liberon Palette Wood Dye. Keep brush strokes to a minimum as over brushing may lift out the colour.
• Do not allow to freeze.
• Clean tools using water.
• Always test product on a spare or inconspicuous area for colour, compatibility and end result.
• Different types of wood produce different results. The colour bar may not be a true representation of the actual colour.
• Each 250 ml will cover approximately 2-4 m2.

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Health and Safety

Keep out of the reach of children. Do not empty into drains. Use only in well-ventilated areas.

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Safety Data Sheets

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