Stain DeckA sampler collection of Behlen Stains. Behlen's Solar Lux™ and 15 Minute Wood Stain on oak wood. Each chip is labeled with the product number and color name.
Dye Stains
Solar-Lux™ StainSolar-Lux™ is a highly fade and U.V. resistant, dye base, non-grain raising stain. The deep penetration and colorful transparency brings out the natural beauty of the wood. Solar-Lux™ stains may be intermixed to achieve customized shades. It dries in approximately 5 minutes and accepts a finish coat of varnish, polyurethane, oil or conventional lacquer. Solar-Lux™ added to Behlen lacquers produces a superior toner that deepens colors without clouding or painting the finish.
Several colors available.
Solar-Lux™ ReducerUse Solar-Lux™ Stain Reducer to reduce the intensity of the color.
Solar-Lux™ RetarderThis retarder may be added to Solar-Lux™ Stains when a slower drying time is needed. It also helps to prevent lap marks when applying the stain by brushing or wiping.
Pigment Stain
Wood Stain 15 MinuteThis semi-transparent pigment based wiping stain is non-grain raising and fade resistant. It can be applied by brush, spray, or cloth. Behlen Wood Stain is easy to control because lapping is simply not a problem. When this stain is used over dye stains, the combination produces a striking finish of deep-layered color with a beautifully enhanced grain pattern. This stain will never bleed through the finish. It can be topcoated with lacquer, shellac, varnish, polyurethane, acrylic, etc.
Wood Stain ReducerA balanced formulation of solvents that insures the proper penetration and drying of Behlen Wood Stain.
PreStainClear wood stain baseApply to bare wood prior to staining to eliminate color unevenness or "blotchy" spots in soft, porous woods. Apply, wipe off excess and stain in just minutes. Add Master Colors to create custom 15 Minute Wood Stains.
Specialty Stains
White Pickling StainEnables the professional and first time finisher to achieve a pickled (whitewashed) look without the need of exotic tools and techniques. White Pickling Stain is especially formulated to be applied with a rag. Allow at least 24 hours to dry. Once dry, it can be topcoated with any conventional finish. Water Base Finishes, due to their clarity, are best for maintaining whiteness of Pickling Stain. Some stain movement may occur if topcoat is brushed on.
Dry Powdered Aniline StainWater/Alcohol solubleDissolving these dyes in water will achieve deep penetration resulting in the best light fastness of any of the anilines. The beauty of the wood grain will show clearly without the “muddy” look sometimes left due to the overuse of pigments. Add warm water to powder to get the desired color. Colora may need 25% Wood Alcohol to achieve color. When dissolved in wood alcohol, these dyes are often used as touch-up and repair stains as well as primary wood stains. Alcohol enables rapid drying and will not significantly raise the grain of the wood. When used as a tinting medium, this stain should be dissolved in Behkol Solvent. Some colors may need 25% water to achieve color. 2 oz.
Aerosol Stains & Glazes
Aerosol Tips & Techniques (PDF download)
Wiping Stain AerosolEssentially the same as our Wood Stain in quarts, Wood Stain Aerosols are pigment wiping stains that create beautiful, grain-enhancing, fade-resistant wood tones. They can be used as stand-alone stains or in conjunction with Solar-Lux™ Stains and/or glazes to create professional finishes with rich depth of color. But, with Wood Stain Aerosol, spills are out of the question. No stain dribbles down the side of the container while stirring, because stirring is just a matter of shaking the can. Apply by spraying the stain to the surface of the wood and using a brush or a cloth to spread the color. Cleanup is accomplished by inverting the can and depressing the nozzle for about 5 seconds. These stains look great when highlighted with Behlen Aerosol Glazes. 13 fl. Oz.
Shading & Glazing StainThese aerosol glazes can be used to create the same toning and highlighting effects as the Shading & Glazing Stain in quarts. They are made from the same topcoat friendly resins and the same fade resistant pigments, but they provide the convenience and ease of an aerosol. There is no way to spill an aerosol. No stir stick is needed – just shake the can. Apply by simply aiming the can and pushing the button. Use a cloth or a brush to strike out the color, just as with any other glaze. Spray the can while inverted to clear the nozzle and your cleanup is done. These glazes are great for anything from a production line to that special project. 13 fl. Oz.
Heavy Bodied Glazing Stain – ClearHeavy Bodied Glazing Stain is specially formulated for creating faux, marbleized, or multicolored customized finishes due to its high viscosity, extended workability, and easy application. Virtually any color can be made by mixing in Behlen Master Colors. This glaze is formulated for use after the wood has been sealed – use on bare wood may cause unwanted results.
Shading & Glazing StainH. Behlen Shading & Glazing Stain has a special formula of highly concentrated colorants and topcoat friendly resins (to ensure good adhesion between the sealing and finishing coats) in a medium viscosity base. This formula allows the craftsman to create unique toning and highlighting effects over almost any sealed surface. Shading & Glazing Stain may be intermixed and/or Behlen Master Colors may be added to create custom colors. Shading & Glazing Stain is compatible with almost any type of lacquer, varnish, or urethane finish.
Behlen Shop ApronImprinted with H. Behlen Master logo. Neck band and tie strings. Pencil and standard pockets. Natural colored cotton duck material. Size – 28"x36"
Finisher's Colorwheel™The Finisher's Colorwheel™ has been created to help the novice and professional woodworker to better understand how typical woodworking tints such as Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna, Van Dyke Brown etc. can be intermixed to create specific colors. It helps take the guesswork out of mixing.
Colorants
Master ColorMaster Color is a high viscosity, finely ground pigment concentrate, free of fillers and extenders. Master Color allows you to change the hue without altering the clarity or drying characteristics of a stain based product.
Japan ColorsPure basic pigments finely roller nilled in a varnish-like vehicle. Highly concentrated color strength. May be used for tinting paints, making stains, antiquing and touch-up. May also be used for outside sign painting, or stenciling. Dries to a flat luster. Contains no lead.
Color Mixing Chart (PDF download)
Aerosols
Top Coat LacquerBehlen Master Lacquer Top Coat is an alcohol and water resistant, high solids nitrocellulose lacquer. Master Lacquer Topcoat and Sanding Sealer perform like a spray gun applied finish. Use these aerosols when applying a new finish or on spot repairs when rubbing will be necessary. They are compatible with Behlen solvent base stains and other Behlen aerosol lacquers.
Water Clear AcrylicAs the name states, this aerosol produces a crystal clear, non-yellowing finish. When a clear finish is needed over whites or light colors Water Clear Acrylic is the answer. Water Clear Acrylic can be sprayed on almost any surface (wood, metals, etc). Water Clear Acrylic aerosols are compatible with Behlen touch-up products.
Pre-Cat LacquerPre-Cat Lacquer features excellent flow out for touch-up use. The dry film is very durable and adheres where other finishes will not. The product has been tested and approved for furniture factory touch-up on catalyzed finishes. The sealer has excellent hold out properties.
Spray Gun Applied Lacquers / Sealers
Qualalacq™ Alcohol Resistant LacquersThis is our top of the line clear lacquer. It is highly resistant to the strongest of alcohols, water, moderate heat, and abrasion impact. It is highly scratch resistant after a week’s cure time. Nitrocellulose based, this lacquer forms a hard film designed to take punishment that would normally ruin other lacquers. It may be used on tabletops, and other such applications that require a tough finish. Qualalacq™ Sanding Sealer and Qualalacq™ Thinner are recommended to be used in conjunction with this product.
Qualalacq™ Sanding SealerThis product produces a smooth, hard, clear, seal coat as a foundation for lacquer topcoats. It’s light in color and high in solids. It boasts maximum adhesion, superior hold-out, and exceptional flow-out properties. It dries within forty-five minutes. It may be used under and Behlen lacquer topcoat except the acrylics and shellacs. Use Qualalacq™ Thinner for reduction.
Qualalacq™ ThinnerA special blend of solvents formulated for use in nitrocellulose lacquers. Use with Qualalacq™ Sanding Sealer, and Qualalacq™ Lacquers. Promotes flow of lacquers.
Stringed Instrument LacquerStringed Instrument Lacquer is a high quality nitrocellulose lacquer specifically designed for wooden stringed instruments. Stringed instrument Lacquer allows for the special expansion and contraction that can occur due to the unique construction of stringed instruments. NOTE: Stringed Instrument Lacquer must be applied over Behlen Vinyl Sealer in order to assure its unique film building and special finish characteristics.
Vinyl SealerVinyl Sealer develops an excellent moisture barrier for the wood substrate, while providing a good base for all Behlen lacquer finishes. Vinyl Sealer is offered in a ready to use formulation that needs no further reduction or a catalyst.
NOTE: Vinyl Sealer may be applied over raw wood or filled and stained substrates.
Lacquer Additives
FlattenerReduces The Sheen Of A FinishThis transparent liquid flatting agent additive reduces the sheen of lacquer finishes. One gallon of gloss finish requires 16 ounces of Flattener to convert it to a flat finish. A satin finish requires only 8 ounces.
RetarderPrevents BlushingA balanced blend of special solvents that is added to lacquer to help prevent blushing, which results from moisture retention by the lacquer. When relative humidity is 50% or higher, Retarder should be added. Any amount added, should be deducted from the thinner ratio.
Fisheye Flow OutEliminates FisheyesThis special additive is used to assist in the prevention of fisheyes (craters formed in the lacquer film) due to the presence of silicone contamination. It’s packaged in a handy dropper bottle. Just add a few drops to lacquer and fisheyes are eliminated. Do not over add.
Brushing LacquerEspecially formulated lacquer for those who do not possess spray equipment or those who prefer to use a brush. Heavy bodied, hi-gloss, free flowing, and every bit as durable as our best spray lacquer. Use as its own sealer by reducing with Brushing Lacquer Thinner. Use a natural hair brush for application. Can be flattened with Behlen Flattener.
Brushing Lacquer ThinnerThis thinner is specifically formulated to thin and enhance the flow of Behlen Brushing Lacquer. It should not be used in spray lacquers as it will adversely affect performance.
Varnishes
Polyurethane FinishRecommended wherever a clear, hard, abrasion and chemical resistant finish is needed. Developed for brush application. Dries in 2-4 hours, recoat after 4-6 hours. Apply to new and well sanded refinishing surfaces. Recommended for interior use only.
Spar Restoration VarnishInterior and exterior useMade from a clear drying resin, this natural oil spar varnish is suitable for interior and exterior use. It is tough, durable, elastic, waterproof, and able to withstand the wear and abrasion of light foot traffic. It is not affected by salt water. Sets dust free in 1 to 2 hours – dry in 4 hours. Contains natural UV inhibitors.
Rockhard™ Table Top VarnishA top of the line short oil varnish, it is hardest of the hard. Maximum resistance to water, alcohol, chemicals, detergents and other damaging liquids. Creates a hard, high gloss, abrasion resistant film with a toughness suitable for a multitude of uses. Will set free of dust in 4 hours. Use only Rockhard™ Reducer for thinning.
Rockhard™ Table Top Varnish ReducerEspecially formulated to be added to RockhardTM Table Top Varnish. This reducer may also be used with other Behlen oil based varnish.
Solvents
Japan DrierJapan Drier is a solvent used to shorten the cure time of oil-based products.
NaphthaSolvent & ThinnerNaphtha may be used for varnishes, paints, enamels and general cleanup of these finishes. Do not use in lacquers.
BehkolProprietary solventUsed to cut dry shellac, French polishes, manufactured spirits stains, and varnishes.
Wood AlcoholDissolvent for alcohol aniline dyesAlso known as Colombian Spirits or Hastings Spirits. Use as a dissolvent for alcohol soluble Aniline Dyes and to manufacture varnishes and removers.
Oil Finishes
Teak OilThe recommended oil finish for Teakwood, Monkeypod, Zebrawood, Rosewood and other similar oily type woods. Teak Oil penetrates the wood and dries hard unlike linseed oil and most other oil finishes which become tacky when exposed to heat.
Tung OilPure, unmodified, unadulteratedAlso known as China Wood Oil and Nut Oil. The most water, caustic acid, heat, and mildew resistant of all the oil finishes and the most durable. Apply only to new or prepared wood. Tung Oil is also used to manufacture many different types of varnish. Due to Tung Oil’s pure, unmodified, unadulterated concentrated formula, a ratio of 4 parts Mineral Spirits to one part Tung Oil is suggested. Apply with a clean cloth.
Dry Shellac
Seedlac(Industrial grade seedlac)Seedlac is the least refined of all shellac grades. This industrial grade of shellac is suitable for restoring antiques and other darkened finishes. Once liquefied and strained to remove twigs, dirt and other impurities, it creates a rich dark color. When strained multiple times (2 or 3) and allowed to set, it creates a rich orange brown "Button Lac" shade.
A C GarnetA medium grade of shellac, not as dark in color as Seedlac. It yields a rich orange hue when applied.
OrangeThe most popular shellac used in antique restoration and in reproductions of antiques. May also be used as a sealer coat over dark woods to seal in oils and natural resins. Seals in pine knots.
Super BlondeThe highest grade of orange shellac flakes, approximately 99% pure shellac resin. Extremely clear bodied.
BehkolProprietary SolventThis unique blend of alcohols has been featured in many woodworking publications as "the" cutting solvent for shellaqc flakes. Use it to cut dry shellac. French polishes, manufactured spirit stains, varnishes, removers, and may be used to dissolve Aniline Dyes.
Rejuvenators
Furniture RefinisherDissolves Lacquer - Shellacs - Varnish, Economical, no stripping, no messBehlen Furniture Refinisher will easily remove shellac, varnish or lacquered finishes. It quickly melts through the old finish without stripping the wood of its natural oils and patina. It can be used for restoring a worn finish or just to renew a favorite piece. It works well on furniture, cabinets, woodwork, etc. It makes an excellent afterwash for furniture that has been stripped using conventional furniture strippers. Furniture Refinisher leaves the wood rich and warm, and free of residues that can cause a white haze, as do many other refinishers.
Never use this product around an open flame.
Qualarenu™ #1AmalgamatorA modern method of renovating an old cracked, or alligatored finish. Works equally well on old varnish, lacquer, or shellac finishes. May be brushed, sprayed, or padded on the old surface. Eliminates the need for restaining and refilling with paste wood fillers. Made ready for use on most surfaces. At times it may be necessary to add Behkol to assist in the amalgamation. Will not work on polyurethane, epoxy or polyester finishes. Will not eliminate veneer checks or damage to the wood.
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