Wood Stains, Patinas & Grain Fillers

The Morrells SCANDI range of stains has been inspired by Nordic design and consists of our traditional Lightfast wood shades and contemporary pigmented colours. All are lightfast and suitable for wooden substrates.

Formulated to provide excellent grain definition and depth of colour while maintaining lightfastness. SCANDI pigmented stains have been designed with a longer drying time to better suit rag-on-rag-off applications, allowing greater control of colour and grain definition.

Suitable for tinting pre-catalyst lacquers up to a maximum of 5% by volume. For flooring applications, a minimum of 2 hours to dry must be given before sealing and topcoating.

Drying and recoat time will vary with temperature, humidity and absorption of the timber. SCANDI stains must be topcoated. If topcoating with manually-applied flooring lacquer, use waterbased products only.

Preparation

1. Ensure surface is clean, dry and free from old finishes, dust, dirt, oil and other contaminants.
2. Pre-sand with 180 grit sand paper prior to stain application to avoid patchy or uneven drying.

Test patch

It is advisable to test the colour in an inconspicuous area or on a spare piece of substrate. 

Note

The SCANDI range contains pigments that will settle with time. Ensure the stain is thoroughly mixed before use and at regular intervals…

A range of fast drying alcohol-based stains suitable for spray, dip and hand application. Formulated to provide excellent grain definition and depth of colour on all wooden substrates including floors. Morrells Light Fast Wood Stain are non-grain raising and resist colour fading due to light fast pigments.

Morrells Light Fast Wood Stains are professional products appropriate for all interior wood applications.

This range can be used to tint Morrells Pre-Catalysed and Acid-Catalyst lacquers up to a maximum of 5% by volume. The standard range includes popular primary and wood colours, though bespoke Fastmatch® colour-matched colours are available. When intending to use a bespoke stain on a wood floor, please ensure this is clearly indicated on the bespoke request, e.g. "for floor"/"for flooring applications.

Application instructions can be found in the data sheet. Morrells Light Fast Wood Stains must be sealed with a lacquer, such as Morrells Acid-Catalyst Lacquers, to seal in and protect the colour.

• Pack size: 1L, 5L & 25L
• Touch dry: 15 - 30 minutes @ 18°C
• Recoatable: 15 - 30 minutes @ 18°C. For flooring, 2 hours minimum before sealer/topcoat
• Coats: 1 - 2
• Coverage: 8 - 12m² per litre dependent upon the size, orientation and surface quality of the item being coated
• Packing: Overnight minimum dependent…

A range of slower drying solvent-based stains suitable for hand, spray or dip application. Formulated to provide excellent grain definition and depth of colour, especially on wooden flooring and parquet.

This range is also suitable for tinting Morrells Pre-Catalysed Lacquers up to a maximum of 5% by volume. The standard range includes popular wood colours, though bespoke Fastmatch® colour-matched colours are available when the request is submitted with a sufficient timber sample and details of the job to be completed. When intending to use a bespoke stain on a wood floor, please ensure this is clearly indicated on the request, e.g. "for floor"/"for flooring applications."

Application instructions can be found in the data sheet. For floors, Classique Spray & Wipe can be applied by suitable pad type applicator/buffer in sections along the grain, maintaining a wet edge for seamless blending.

• Pack size: 5L & 25L
• Touch dry: 20 minutes @ 18°C
• Recoatable: 20 minutes @ 18°C. For flooring, 2 hours minimum before sealer/topcoat
• Coverage: 40m² per 5 litres dependent upon the size, orientation and surface quality of the item being coated
• Packing: Overnight minimum dependent on conditions

A range of fast drying solvent-based stains suitable for hand, spray or dip application. Formulated to provide excellent grain definition and depth of colour. This range is also suitable for tinting Morrells Pre-Catalysed Lacquers up to a maximum of 5% by volume.

The standard range includes popular wood colours, though bespoke Fastmatch® colour-matched colours are available when the request is submitted with a sufficient timber sample and details of the job to be completed.

This range of stains is not suitable for flooring applications. For flooring, see Classique Spray & Wipe or Light Fast stains.

• Pack sizes: 5L & 25L
• Touch dry / recoat: 20 minutes @ 18°C
• Coverage: 40m² per 5 litres dependent upon the size, orientation and surface quality of the item being coated

Patina solventbased stains are spray applied over a lacquer coat or sealer to achieve authentic aged and distressed effects. A feathered removal of the coating is required to achieve the best results, while rubbing off edges and raised areas to produce an antique effect can be achieved after a final coat of lacquer.

The range of solvent-based patina stains may be used over a wide range of Morrells solventbased lacquers, and should not be used in conjunction with waterborne lacquers. Additionally they should not be overcoated with VLi PU products.

For maximum ease of rubbing off and removal, a dry spraying technique should be used onto fully dry substrate.

• Pack size: 5L
• Touch dry: 5 minutes @ 18°C
• Coverage: 40m² per 5 litres dependent upon the size, orientation and surface quality of the item being coated

Morrells Compliant Thixotropic Grain Fillers are designed to fill the open grain of timbers like mahogany and oak; they are always applied after any base staining and only when the stain is fully dry. Suitable for hand- and spray-application and overcoatable with any Morrells lacquer. The VOC content of this range meets the requirements of the Secretary of States Guidance Note for Wood Coating Processes PG6/33(11) Appendix 2.

Application

Hand

• for maximum efficiency, Morrells thixotropic grain filler should be applied with a piece of Hessian or curtaining
• apply the grain filler liberally to the surface and then rub into the grain of the timber with a circular action

Spray

• the grain filler should be thinned 10% with 4870/000
• spray apply to the timber with a large nozzle combination

Following hand or spray application

• remove excess filler with a clean piece of Hessian or curtaining by rubbing across the grain
• when surface is as clean as possible, lightly wipe along the grain
• when dry, the surface should be lightly sanded with worn fine grit paper along the grain before lacquering

• Pack sizes: 1.7kg & 7kg
• Touch dry: 4 hours minimum @ 18°C
• Overcoat: Leave 24 hours for best results
• Coverage: 40m² per 7 kg dependent upon…

Liming Paste and Compound have both been produced to give a limed oak effect.

Liming Paste

• easier to apply than liming compound
• needs to be applied over a thin coat of lacquer
• works best with Morrells Cellulose and Pre-Catalysed lacquers, but can be used with Acid-Catalyst (poor adhesion or delamination may result)

Liming Compound

• more difficult to apply than liming paste
• can be applied directly to the timber
• unlikely to give poor adhesion or delamination with Morrells Acid-Catalyst

Application

Preparation

• if staining timber, stain prior to any liming and allow to fully dry
• if using Liming Compound, skip to Liming. Continue reading if using Liming Paste
• to promote adhesion of Liming Paste, apply a thin sealing coat of lacquer and allow to dry
• lightly sand with 240g or finer, 320g with Morrells Acid-Catalyst lacquers, but do not sand through the sealing coat

Liming

• apply the liming paste by hand using a soft cloth, ensuring the grain is filled
• remove excess from the surface by rubbing with the grain
• leave to dry for a minimum of 4 hours
• lightly sand with worn fine-grit sandpaper to remove surplus paste and nibs

Finishing

• apply a thin coat of lacquer and allow to dry
• lightly denib and apply a normal coat of lacquer
• use of coat-on-coat lacquers is recommended
• use the same lacquer throughout the…

A range of ready-for-use waterbased wood fillers developed for filling pin holes, nail holes and other small imperfections on wood for internal use. They are formulated to be applied by either knife or scraper and are available in a variety of colours.

The standard range consists of a selection of the most widely used wood colours. Formulated on a careful selection of quality raw materials, they have good adhesion and anchorage properties coupled with minimal shrinkage and absorption. They are quick drying with excellent sanding properties.

For hand application the softer 47 – Hand Stopper is recommended. This one-part wood filler cannot be used for repairing damaged edges, corners and other more significant damages, however Morrells Two-Part Wood Filler can be used for such repairs.

Application

1. Apply the one part wood filler directly on to the timber using a knife or scraper
2. Apply the one part wood filler in slight excess to allow for shrinkage during drying
3. Deep holes should not be filled with the one part wood filler in a single operation due to the risk of excessive shrinkage and crumbling of the dried filler
4. Leave to dry overnight for thorough hardening
5. Sand away excess dried filler with 180-240g water-lubricated…

A range of two-component fillers formulated for use on metal, GRP and timber for interior and exterior applications. They are also suitable for repairing damage to corners and edges of furniture and are supplied with a separate hardener. The standard range consists of a selection of the most widely used wood
colours.

These fillers based on polyester resin in combination with extenders and fillers to give good adhesion and anchorage properties coupled with minimal shrinkage and absorption. They are quick drying with excellent sanding properties.

One-part Sprayshop® Filler also available.

Mixing

1. Add 2-2.5% of the supplied hardener to the filler
2. In cold conditions, increase hardener use to 3-3.5% of supplied
3. In hot conditions, reduce hardener use to 1-1.5% of supplied
4. Thoroughly mix the two components together
5. Once mixed the filler has a working life of 5 minutes

Application

1. Apply the wood filler onto a stable, clean, dry surface by knife or scraper
2. Apply the wood filler in slight excess to allow for shrinkage during drying
3. Deep holes should not be filled with the one part wood filler in a single operation due to the risk of excessive shrinkage and crumbling of the dried filler
4. Sand the filler flat with 180-240G Sprayshop® sanding paper
5. The surface is…