Wood Dyes & Stains

Morrells' Light Fast Stain line dominates this category, spanning Golden Oak, New Light Oak and Jacobean Oak through a full family of Mahogany variants, Rosewood, Yew and several Pine tones, right down to Dark Wenge and Black. Blanchon adds its distinctive Wood-Ageing Agents in Silver, Sunset and Ash Grey alongside the two-component Aquateinte stain, giving a genuinely different route to colour than a conventional dye.

Key Features

• A colour to match almost any wood tone in the country — from pale pine through mid-brown oaks to deep Wenge and Black, few projects would struggle to find a match here
• A route to a naturally weathered look, not just a flat tint — Blanchon's Wood-Ageing Agents work with the timber itself rather than simply coating it, giving a more authentic aged character
• Long-lasting colour that resists fading — the Light Fast formulation is built specifically to hold its tone under UV exposure rather than drifting over time
• Buy exactly what the room needs — 1L and 5L options mean a small room and a full-floor project are equally well served
• A genuine two-component option — Blanchon's Aquateinte offers a more durable, water-based route to colour where that extra performance matters

Two Different Approaches to Colour

Morrells' Light Fast range takes the conventional route: apply the stain, get the named colour, and expect it to hold that tone reliably over years of UV exposure. Blanchon's Wood-Ageing Agents work differently — rather than laying a flat colour over the wood, they interact with the timber to bring out a naturally aged, weathered character, giving Silver, Sunset and Ash Grey tones a depth that a standard stain can't quite replicate. Between the two, most projects — whether chasing a precise historical colour or a more organic, characterful look — have a real option here.

Where These Products Work Best

• Colour-matching or changing the tone of an existing wood floor — the Morrells range spans nearly every common stain shade
• Rooms wanting a naturally weathered, characterful look — Blanchon's Wood-Ageing Agents suit this better than a flat stain
• Rooms wanting a specific historical or traditional tone — Victorian Pine, Antique Pine and Jacobean Oak suit period properties
• Projects wanting a more durable, two-component stain — Blanchon's Aquateinte offers that extra performance

FAQ

What does "Light Fast" mean?
It refers to the stain's resistance to fading from UV exposure, helping the colour stay true over time rather than shifting with sunlight.

What's the difference between a Wood-Ageing Agent and a standard stain?
A Wood-Ageing Agent reacts with the timber to bring out a naturally weathered appearance, while a standard stain lays a more conventional flat colour over the surface.

What's the difference between the 1L and 5L bottles?
Both are the same formulation — 5L suits larger rooms or full-floor projects, while 1L is more practical for smaller areas or touch-ups.

Can these stains be used under any type of finish?
Stains are generally applied before a protective topcoat such as a lacquer or oil, though it's worth checking compatibility with your specific finishing product.

What is Blanchon Aquateinte?
It's a two-component, water-based stain, offering a more durable route to colour than a standard single-component product.