Wood, Stain & Finishes
Wood
Finishes
Stains
- American hardwoods, sustainably harvested, are used for all products.
- Wood is timeless. Its beauty and warmth is always in style.
- Each piece of wood is unique given its grain, pattern and texture.
- Products can be made in any size up to 2 ft. by 4 ft., in 1/8" increments, to perfectly fit any space. Product thickness typically range from 1/8" to 1".
- These hardwoods are typically used as flooring and in furniture, due to their strength and durability.
Stains
Finishes
Stains
- Minwax water based stains are used on most tiles and are available in over 200 colors.
- Water based stains keep their color well, provide a richer hue of color, do not have harmful odor or fumes, are not flammable, and are extremely mildew and mold resistant.
- Please see the beautiful color choices below. Note: colors seen on a computer screen may not represent the final product color.
- And as always, special requests are welcome. Minwax does custom color matching.
Finishes
Finishes
Finishes
- The finish of the tile depends upon the aesthetic beauty desired and application of the tile.
- Tiles finished with 3 coats of Minwax polyurethane or polycrylic have protection similar to that of hardwood flooring.
- Minwax polyurethane and polycrylic come in matte, satin, semi-gloss and gloss finishes, depending on your desired look.
- Tried and True has unique products also. Their Varnish Oil is a polymerized linseed oil and natural resin. It is environmentally safe, food contact safe, has 0 VOCs, safe for skin contact, and is made from renewable ingredients. It provides long lasting durability and a beautiful sheen. Shown in picture above.
Wood & Stain Details
Ash
Cherry
Cherry
Ash is a beautiful light colored wood. It takes stain very well and can be used for many patterns and applications.
Cherry
Cherry
Cherry
Cherry is a very popular wood because of its beautiful reddish color. The contrast of the wood with dark stains is exquisite.
Maple
Cherry
Maple
Maple's light, creamy color makes it a striking wood for tiles. Light colored stains look refined with maple's coloring.
Oak
Other Hardwoods
Maple
Oak naturally occurs from very light hues to dark ones. It also takes stain very well. Oak can be used for many patterns and applications as a result of its versatility.
Walnut
Other Hardwoods
Other Hardwoods
Walnut has gorgeous wood grain and is the darkest of the woods used. It is stunning with an oil hand rubbed finish, without any stain.
Other Hardwoods
Other Hardwoods
Other Hardwoods
There are a number of other hardwoods available for special orders. Simply let us know if you have a specific wood in mind.
Minwax water based stains
Additional Information
Minwax water based stains come in over 200 gorgeous colors to fit just right into your design. In addition to all the color choices, there is an option for color matching. Also, the stains come in both a solid and semi-transparent version.
- Semi-transparent water based stains showcase the stunning grain of the wood.
- Solid color water based stains show more of the exquisite color.
Please visit the Minwax website to get a closer look at the colors or drop by participating hardware stores to pick up a color guide.
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Water based stains keep their color well, provide a richer hue of color, do not have harmful odor or fumes, are not flammable, and are extremely mildew and mold resistant.
General Finishes Water Based Stains
Additional Information
General Finishes water based products include both a water based wood stain and dye stain.
- Water based wood stains provide "uniform coverage with brilliant color". These earth-friendly coatings are made with vegetable oils and plant proteins and are available in 18 colors.
- Water based dye stains come in 14 vibrant colors that "magnify the wood grain".
Please note that the color charts above are showing each color applied to oak and maple.
Please visit the General Finishes website to get a closer look at the colors or drop by participating hardware stores to pick up a color guide.