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GrainGuard
Wood Stain Aerosol - Water Based Aerosol Stain - 400ml
Wood Stain Aerosol - Water Based Aerosol Stain - 400ml
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Wood Stain Aerosol
GRAIN GUARD Wood Stain Aerosol is a water-based wood stain that makes it quick and easy to enhance, colour and protect wooden surfaces. The fast-drying aerosol formula delivers smooth, even coverage while allowing the natural beauty and grain of the wood to remain visible. Suitable for both interior and exterior projects, it provides a professional-looking finish with minimal effort.
Restore and Refresh Wooden Surfaces
Whether you're reviving tired furniture or adding colour to a new woodworking project, GRAIN GUARD Wood Stain Aerosol offers a simple alternative to traditional brush-applied stains. The precision spray reaches awkward corners and detailed surfaces with ease, helping you achieve an even finish without brush marks.
Ideal for tables, chairs, cupboards, doors, shelving and other wooden surfaces, this water-based stain penetrates the timber to enhance the natural grain while delivering rich, long-lasting colour. The quick-drying formula is fade resistant, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Available in a range of attractive wood shades, Wood Stain Aerosol is the ideal choice for restoring, protecting and transforming timber while preserving its natural character and appearance.
Key Benefits
Key Benefits
- Water-based Stains: GRAIN GUARD Wood Stain Aerosols are a range of water-based stains, designed to leave attractive, natural look finish.
- Simple Application: Aerosol spray for easy application.
- Quick Dry: Fast dry formulation allows several coats to be applied quickly, speeding up the job.
- Suitable For All Woods: Can be used on all wooden substrates.
- Premium Finish: Range of attractive colours provide a long lasting, attractive finish that enhances woods natural beauty.
- Specially Formulated: Provides excellent grain definition on all wood, ideal for rejuvenating tables, chairs, sideboards, cupboards, etc.
- Colours Available: Light Oak, Medium Oak, English Oak, Dark Walnut, Black Ebony and Dark Red Mahogany.
How to Use
How to Use
1. Preparation
Ensure the area is well ventilated and avoid breathing vapour / spray. Ensure the area to be treated is free from dirt, grease, debris and previous finishes. Do not apply to wood that is wet & avoid cleaning the surface with white spirit. For the best finish, a clean, well sanded surface will always yield the best results. ALWAYS first test on small area to assess compatibility and finish.
2. Application
Shake can well before use. Apply in light thin coats until desired colour is achieved. When applying use smooth stokes, 15-30cm away from surface. Drips or excess spray can be evened out using a clean dry cloth.
3. Repeat
Grain Guard’s Wood Stain typically needs just 1 coat to achieve the optimum shade on pine or light hardwoods. However, several coats can be applied in order to reach the desired colour.
- Light Oak & Medium Oak dye generally needs just 1 liberal coat to achieve the optimum shade on pine or light hardwoods.
- Dark Walnut dye generally needs 1-2 coats to achieve the optimum shade on pine or light hardwoods.
- English Oak & Black Ebony dye generally needs 2-3 coats to achieve the optimum shade on pine or light hardwoods.
4. Allow to dry
Allow the product to dry for at least 2 hours to fully dry before applying any topcoat / polishes.
5. Storage & Reuse
To prevent blockages, invert the can after use and spray for 2 seconds. This aerosol should be stored out of direct sunlight, in a cool well ventilated place.
Consult the safety data sheet for additional information.
Coverage: 400ml aerosol covers 3m² (1 coat)
FAQs
FAQs
1. What are GRAIN GUARD Wood Stain Aerosols?
These are water-based aerosol wood stains designed to rejuvenate, enhance, and protect wooden surfaces. They provide a natural, attractive finish, quick drying, and are suitable for both interior and exterior use.
2. What surfaces can I use them on?
Ideal for a wide variety of wooden substrates, including:
- Tables, chairs, and sideboards
- Cupboards and cabinets
- Interior and exterior wood surfaces
- Softwoods and hardwoods
3. What colours are available?
The aerosol range includes:
- Light Oak
- Medium Oak
- English Oak
- Black Ebony
- Dark Walnut
4. What are the key benefits of these aerosols?
- Easy Spray Application: Smooth, even coverage with minimal effort.
- Quick Drying: Touch-dry within 2 hours, enabling multiple coats in one session.
- Premium Finish: Enhances the natural grain and colour of wood for long-lasting beauty.
- Fade Resistant: Ideal for interior and exterior use.
- Versatile: Works on all wooden substrates.
- Made in Britain: High-quality, reliable formula.
5. How do I prepare the surface?
- Ensure the wood is clean, dry, and free from dust, grease, or old finishes.
- Avoid cleaning with white spirit.
- For best results, lightly sand the surface and always test on a small area first.
- Do not apply to wet wood.
6. How do I apply GRAIN GUARD Wood Stain Aerosols?
Step 1 – Shake:
Shake the can thoroughly before use to mix the water-based stain.
Step 2 – Apply:
Hold the aerosol 15–30 cm from the surface and apply in light, even coats along the wood grain. Wipe away any drips or excess with a clean, dry cloth.
Step 3 – Repeat if Needed:
- Light Oak & Medium Oak: 1 coat usually sufficient.
- Dark Walnut: 1–2 coats for optimum shade.
- English Oak & Black Ebony: 2–3 coats for best results.
Step 4 – Dry:
Allow at least 2 hours for the surface to dry before applying any topcoat or polish.
7. How much area does one 400ml aerosol cover?
Approximately 3 m² per coat, depending on wood type and absorbency.
8. How should I store the aerosol?
- Store in a cool, ventilated place, away from direct sunlight.
- To prevent nozzle blockages, invert the can and spray briefly for 2 seconds after use.
9. Is this safe for interior use?
Yes. The water-based formula is low-odour and suitable for interior and exterior applications, though always ensure adequate ventilation when spraying.
10. What makes these Wood Stain Aerosols different from other stains?
- Fast-drying and convenient aerosol format for easy application
- Provides excellent grain definition and natural wood enhancement
- Multiple coats possible for precise colour control
- Water-based, environmentally conscious, and fade-resistant
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- 5 stars: 5 (28%)
- 4 stars: 6 (33%)
- 3 stars: 4 (22%)
- 2 stars: 1 (6%)
- 1 star: 2 (11%)
We got this for our brand new garden furniture, as a light protectant for the wood. The light oak was essentially clear on the wood- you will see from the photos ok the first, it looks patchy as it has just been sprayed but it dried quickly and you wouldn’t know it’s on there. The spray is easy to apply, it’s quick and user friendly. One can did a light coat on the table and two chairs, so we’ll need to order more. It remains to be seen how it performs long term but as a nice easy protective layer it seems to work really well.
Unbelievably impressive spray stain. It’s a job that I have been putting off for over a year as it’s so tedious with a tin and brush. Plus it always drips and runs and generally messy.This can of spray stain however is a game changer. Not only is it mess free but it was completed in minutes. Chose a lovely nice day and the bench was warm to touch so I new the stain would be absorbed quickly so no issue with runs. It went on beautifully and you could just hold the nozzle down and it just kept on spraying until released. No uneven distribution just a constant spray of stain.The bench pictured was completely stained in about 10 minutes, unbelievable and I used the whole can so perfect for the job.Can’t rate this highly enough it’s brilliant!
Really nice wood stain and so easy to use.I needed to re stain the fireplace shelf after sanding it back to bare wood due to a leaking plant pot that left a deep ugly water mark. The original colour was medium oak and as you can see it matches the edge of the shelf perfectly (i didn't sand the edge - that's the original colour)It's a spray can but you can spray it into a dish and use a cloth to rub it on or spray directly onto the wood. I would advise here a little practice spray first if you're not used to spray painting as this stains quickly. I sprayed it on and immediately followed with a rag rubbing it in and spreading it out so it spread the colour evenlyI put two thin coats on and it's exactly the colour I want. If you spray it you'll get a deeper colour.The texture is thin so it's easy to rub in with a cloth and dries relatively quickly.I'm completely happy with this. I can't fault it. The colour is Spot on and the stain is quality. I can confidently recommend it
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Depending on the result you find pleasing I found I definitely needed more than one coat. It’s quite runny so you need to protect the surrounding area. It dried in the sun in about an hour. I used the whole can for this planter and it was enough for two coats. It’s quite an expensive convenience for larger items if you like the effect a double coat gives. I found the first coat quite grainy and see through. Even after two coats it gives a natural wooden coverage effect. The spray covered the area quickly in a ‘wet’ way hence the dripping. Once second coat was dry I sprayed it with a hose and you could see water droplets forming so the rain will definitely run off it. Second coat was still very see through so the effect you get with this is very much a natural wood stain and not a block colour. My planter looked better after and the wood is now protected. I will have to update regarding durability. As a wood stain for smaller objects I’m happy to recommend and I hope I’ve helped ☺️
Brilliant spray!
Ok
It was ok if you just want to brighten up wooden surface but did not cover any chips in the wood so very little stain in it but brightens up a wooden finis
Tried 2 coats on treated timber and was a total waste of money. in the end used another product. dont waste your money as the paint is too thin and not a quality product
This stuff couldn't stain a carpet
Lovely colour. Applies to prepared wood very well
Not over impressed sprayed on wooden bench nearly used whole can, hardly changed the colour. Looks like would need 2/3 cans to show effect.
Easy to apply and quick dry, tried two layers and looks nice thick, easy to clean too, really pleased with the results and nice finish.
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Quite a weak product
Good product. Goes on uniformly with little need for retouch. Worked well for coating an outdoor lattice structure which would have been difficult to coat with a brush-on or sponge-on product. Would recommend.
The garden furniture has lasted a long time, but has a hard life outside, even covered in the winter months. We like to re-stain it most years, or at least cover the patches. This 'Grain Guard Wood Stain Aerosol' is a quick and uncomplicated way of doing a single piece of wooden furniture or cover some patches.The stain comes in assorted colours and the Medium Oak matched the table well, but like most stains it is a lighter colour, you need a paint to really cover the grain. What this does is stain the exposed wood and give it some colour. It is very simple to use and works well. It is dry quickly and you can cover patches apace. It is not as fair value as a coat of stain, as the aerosol does not contain as much stain. This is great for convenience and small jobs.
This can allowed me to bring back to a more respectable look a old wooden bench I had in the garden but honestly just about. The wood stain penetrates really well into the wood and using this system is super easy and quick.But compared to liquid wood stain the 400ml, £13 can is just enough for a small bench or a small wood flower box
I got the light oak stain version to stain a board that needed to match an existing chest of drawersThe fact it is a spray means I didn't need to use a brush which not only takes a while. but also ends up with brush marksThe spray leaves a much more even finish