Wood Stain for Decorating Projects
Keeping your wooden surfaces looking great can be challenging, especially when exposed to everyday wear, weather or heavy use. That’s where wood stain comes in.
Unlike paint or varnish, staining penetrates deep into the wood, protecting it from within while enhancing the natural wood grain. The result? A durable, scuff-resistant finish that resists scratches, moisture and sunlight while preserving the wood’s natural beauty.
At The Paint Shed, we offer premium wood stains from leading brands like Sadolin, Johnstone’s Trade, Dulux Trade and Jotun Demidekk.
Benefit from a durable, non-peeling, scuff-resistant and easily maintained finish. Shop our wood stain range online today and enjoy free standard delivery on orders over £50*.
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Wood stain is a woodcare product specially formulated to add colour and enhance the natural grain of wood surfaces. Unlike varnish or paint, which form a film on top of the wood, stains penetrate the timber itself, offering long-lasting protection.
If you’re after a no-fuss solution that both colours and protects in one step, try products likeDulux Trade Ultimate Woodstain or Sadolin Extra Durable Woodstain.
Using wood stain offers multiple benefits:
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Enhances natural beauty: highlights the wood grain while adding depth and richness of colour.
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Strong protection: Shields exterior wood from UV light, rain and fungal growth.
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Improved Durability: Helps protect wood against everyday knocks and weathering.
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Highly Versatile: Suitable for furniture, floors, doors, stairs, decking, sheds, fences and more.
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Customisable looks: Choose from light shades like pine or teak, or darker tones like mahogany and dark oak wood stains.
We offer a vast range of premium wood stains to suit any interior or exterior wood project, available in durable, quick-drying and easy-to-maintain finishes.
Diverse Finishes
We stock a vast selection of finishes, making it easy to find the right finish for your project:
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Matt: Understated and natural, great as an interior wood stain on floors or joinery.
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Satin/Soft sheen: Balances shine and subtlety, ideal for doors, stairs or window frames.
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Gloss: Reflective finish that adds elegance to furniture and table tops.
Unique Shades & Colours
Our range includes both ready-mixed wood stain colours and tinted colour-match options.
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Ready mixed: Choose from classic shades like dark oak, teak or pine.
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Tinted colour match: Personalise your projects with custom shades from collections like Osmo Country Shades. Perfect for outdoor wood or statement furniture pieces.
Interior & Exterior Finishes
Indoor and outdoor projects demand different qualities, and we stock options to suit both.
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Interior wood stains like Osmo Polyx-oil Satin Tinted Colours are designed for wooden floors, stairs, furniture and windows. Many interior stains offer quick-drying and low-odour options.
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Outdoor wood stains like Johnstone's Trade Woodworks Classic Matt are specially formulated to protect against sunlight, rain and dirt. It’s perfect for decking, fences, sheds, and rough-sawn timber.
Stain and protect with our vast range of trade-quality wood stains. Order online today or visit your nearest Paint Shed location.
FAQs
For opaque finishes, our experts recommend Jotun Demidekk Cleantech and Sadolin Extra Durable Woodstain. Both of these products offer many years of UV protection and guarantee long-lasting colour protection.
Wood stain is suitable for most wooden surfaces indoors and outdoors. It can be used on:
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Flooring
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Furniture
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Doors
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Bannisters
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Shelves
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Fencing
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Window Frames
There are traditionally two main types of wood stain: oil-based and water-based. The one you need will depend on several factors.
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Oil-based woodstains penetrate deeper into the wood, providing a tougher seal when dry and lasting protection when exposed to the elements. For example, if you were staining outdoor garden furniture, oil-based would be better.
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Water-based woodstains are thinner by nature, making them easier to work with and clean. They dry much quicker, meaning you can get a couple of coats on in one day. You’ll typically stick with water-based woodstains when you’re using other water-based products on the wood.
Most projects require at least two coats. Larger areas like floors or decking may need more, depending on the type of stain and drying time.
Tip: Remember that you don’t want to cover your wood with too much stain. If it can’t penetrate fully, the stain will sit on top and give you a sticky feeling whenever touched.
For best results, apply thin coats of your selected wood stain with a brush or roller, building up to the desired shade you are looking to achieve. Wipe away excess with a microfibre cloth.
For smooth application, explore our stock of Osmo Application Fleeces - perfect for achieving an even coat.
Tip: If you’re using wood stain for the first time, our advice section has many helpful articles highlighting how to use a stain and what to do when working outdoors.
Looking for a specific woodcare product, or need help choosing the ideal stain for your wood? Give the team a call today on 033 3320 2369, and we’ll see how we can help.
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