What is Epifanes Classic Teak Stain and why choose it?
Epifanes Classic Teak Stain is an impregnating, quick-drying coloured woodstain designed to give bare wood a warm golden teak tone. It provides in-depth tinting on solid wood and plywood, restoring faded timber and helping to camouflage discoloured patches before finishing with Epifanes one- or two-component varnishes. Suitable for interior and exterior use above the waterline, it can also be used as a colour additive in many Epifanes clear varnishes and in epoxy resin.
Main features
- Impregnating teak stain: Penetrates bare wood to provide deep, even colouring.
- Golden teak colour: Creates a warm teak appearance on meranti, mahogany, oregon pine, teak, iroco and plywood.
- Quick drying: Dust-dry in as little as 20 minutes at 77 °F, recoatable after 1–6 hours depending on temperature.
- Pre-treatment for varnish systems: Ideal for evening out colour differences before applying Epifanes one- or two-component clear varnishes.
- Colour enhancer for varnish and epoxy: May be added (up to 10%) to most Epifanes clear varnishes and to West System Epoxy Resin to create a teak-tinted finish.
- Brush-ready formulation: Supplied ready to use; thinning is not recommended.
- For interior and exterior use above the waterline: Versatile for marine and general wood applications where high-quality finishes are required.
Technical characteristics
Product information
- Type: Oxidative drying woodstain
- Base: Coloured pigments in solvent
- Gloss: Not applicable
- Colour: Golden teak colour
- Density at 68 °F: 0.90 g/cm³
- Viscosity: 10 seconds, DIN-cup 4 mm
- Solids content: 2 vol. %
- VOC level: 876 g/l
- Recommended film thickness: Not applicable
- Packaging: 500 ml
- Shelf life: 3 years in closed, unopened containers stored in a dry room between 41–86 °F
Drying and overcoating times
- Dust-dry at 50 °F: 2 hours
- Dust-dry at 59 °F: 1 hour
- Dust-dry at 68 °F: 30 minutes
- Dust-dry at 77 °F: 20 minutes
- Recoatable at 50 °F: 6 hours
- Recoatable at 59 °F: 4 hours
- Recoatable at 68 °F: 2 hours
- Recoatable at 77 °F: 1 hour
- Minimum drying before varnish application: Wait at least 3 days for the stain to be fully dry before applying varnish.
Application conditions and coverage
- Application temperature: Minimum 47 °F, maximum 86 °F
- Relative air humidity: Minimum 50%, maximum 85%
- Theoretical coverage: 215 ft² per litre per layer
- Practical coverage: Dependent on substrate condition, application method, absorption rate of the wood and other application circumstances.
Application tools
- Lint-free cloth
- Foam roller
- Foam brush
- Wide, soft, longhaired brush
Applications and use cases
Recommended substrates and field of use
- Substrates: Bare solid wood (meranti, mahogany, oregon pine, teak, iroco) and plywood.
- Location: Interior and exterior, above the waterline.
- Function:
- Providing a warm golden teak colour on new or faded wood.
- Camouflaging discoloured patches before clear varnish systems.
- Enhancing the aesthetic of visible woodwork on boats, furniture and other wood articles.
Surface preparation
- Ensure wood is bare, dry, degreased and sanded with 180-grit abrasive.
- Moisture content inside the wood must be below 15%.
Application recommendations
- Shake well before use.
- Do not thin; product is ready for use.
- Apply in small quantities along the wood grain using a cloth, foam roller, foam brush or soft brush.
- Do not overbrush and do not apply wet-on-wet.
- Apply thin coats only and avoid direct sunlight or strong wind during application. Rapid solvent loss under such conditions can cause uneven pigment distribution and spot colouring.
- Depending on the desired colour depth, apply up to 3 coats, allowing each coat approximately 2 hours to dry at 65 °F.
- Sanding between stain coats is not required.
- Avoid drops and spills; remove immediately with Epifanes Brushthinner for Paint & Varnish if necessary.
Use as a colour additive in varnish and epoxy
- Epifanes Classic Teak Stain may be added up to 10% to Epifanes one- and two-component clear varnishes to obtain a teak-tinted varnish.
- This helps hide colour patches in the wood and enhances its warm appearance.
- By applying additional tinted varnish coats, the final colour will be intensified. Once the desired colour is reached, complete the varnish system without further addition of stain.
- Also suitable for addition to West System Epoxy Resin to produce a teak-coloured epoxy resin.
- Limitations:
- Do not apply Epifanes Teak– and Mahogany Stain on top of existing varnish layers.
- Do not use in combination with Epifanes Rubbed Effect Low VOC (Epifanes Aqua Marine).
Compatibility with Epifanes varnishes
Epifanes Classic Teak Stain can be used under, or as a tint in, the following Epifanes systems (recoatability as indicated in the technical documentation):
- One-component systems:
- Epifanes Clear Varnish
- Epifanes Woodfinish Gloss
- Epifanes Woodfinish Matte
- Epifanes Rapidclear
- Epifanes Rapidcoat
- Epifanes Rubbed Effect Varnish
- Epifanes Rubbed Effect Varnish Low VOC
- Two-component systems:
- Epifanes Poly-urethane Clear Gloss
- Epifanes Poly-urethane Clear Satin
- Epifanes PP Varnish Extra
FAQ
1. Can Epifanes Classic Teak Stain be used outdoors?
Yes. It is suitable for interior and exterior use above the waterline on bare solid wood and plywood.
2. How many coats are recommended?
Depending on the desired colour depth, up to 3 coats may be applied, allowing each coat to dry before recoating.
3. Do I need to thin the stain before application?
No. The product should not be thinned for brush or cloth application.
4. How long should I wait before applying varnish over the stain?
Allow the stain to dry for at least 3 days before applying any varnish system.
5. Can I use this stain on top of existing varnish?
No. Epifanes Teak– and Mahogany Stain must not be applied on top of varnishes; it is intended for bare wood or as an additive to varnish and epoxy.
6. What is the approximate coverage?
The theoretical coverage is about 215 ft² per litre per layer, depending on wood type, absorption and application conditions.
7. Can I mix the stain directly into Epifanes varnishes?
Yes. You may add up to 10% stain to Epifanes one- and two-component varnishes to obtain a teak-tinted finish and to help disguise colour variations in the wood.
8. Which woods are suitable substrates?
It is designed for bare meranti, mahogany, oregon pine, teak, iroco and plywood, with wood moisture content below 15%.
9. How should spills be cleaned up during application?
Avoid spills where possible. If they occur, remove them as soon as possible with Epifanes Brushthinner for Paint & Varnish.
10. What is the shelf life of the product?
The shelf life is 3 years in a closed, unopened container stored in a dry room between 41–86 °F.
Section 14 – Transport information
- UN number: UN1263
- UN proper shipping name (ADR): 1263 PAINT, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
- UN proper shipping name (IMDG): PAINT, MARINE POLLUTANT
- UN proper shipping name (IATA): PAINT
- Transport hazard class: Class 3, flammable liquids
- Packing group: III
- Environmental hazards: Contains environmentally hazardous substances; classified as dangerous for the environment and as a marine pollutant (symbol: fish and tree).
- ADR limited quantities (LQ): 5 L
- ADR excepted quantities (EQ): Code E1 (maximum 30 ml per inner packaging, 1000 ml per outer packaging)
- IMDG limited quantities (LQ): 5 L
- IMDG excepted quantities (EQ): Code E1 (maximum 30 ml per inner packaging, 1000 ml per outer packaging)
- Tunnel restriction code (ADR): D/E
- Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 30
- EMS code: F-E, S-E
- Stowage category (IMDG): A
Section 8 – Personal protective measures
When handling Epifanes Classic Teak Stain, follow the safety recommendations from the Safety Data Sheet:
- General hygiene: Keep away from food, drinks and animal feed. Remove soiled clothing immediately and wash hands before breaks and after work.
- Respiratory protection: Ensure good ventilation or local exhaust at the workplace. For short or low-level exposure, use an appropriate respiratory filter device. For intensive or prolonged exposure, use respiratory protection independent of ambient air. A half-mask for vapours and organic solvents according to EN140 type A1 or A2 is recommended.
- Hand protection: Wear protective gloves that are impermeable and resistant to the product. Due to the mixture nature, the exact glove material must be selected based on breakthrough times and resistance data from the glove manufacturer. For short, permanent contact (up to 15 minutes), butyl rubber gloves are indicated.
- Eye/face protection: Use tightly sealed safety goggles.
- Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing as required to avoid skin contact and protect against spills and splashes.
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