water based stain that behaves like oil base

[Clarence Miller]

Is there any such thing. I am trying to get the VOCs to a minimum.

[Dave Gaul]

Check out trans tint dyes, usually mixed with denatured alcohol, but can also be mixed with distilled water...

[Clarence Miller]

Thanks Dave, I ordered some tonight.

[Dave Gaul]

CW, another thought I should have mentioned... if you are using a film type finish, I'm pretty sure you need to use a barrier coat of shellac between the dye and the film finish to prevent the dye from "lifting" out when you put the film finish on, if using a brush....

[Howard Acheson]

A barrier coat is only necessary if you are overcoating a waterbased dye with a waterborne finish. No need if you are using an oil based, lacquer or shellac finish.

[Dave Gaul]

Thanks for clarifying Howard, I had a feeling there was more to that concept!