Color

Stains and Wood Colorants in Falmouth, MA

Over forty DuraSeal QuickCoat colors, Bona DriFast for tight schedules, Red Out for pink tannin bleed, and Daly's two part bleach when the floor needs to go lighter instead of darker.

  • 40+ QuickCoat colors
  • Authorized DuraSeal
  • Color card in store
  • Contractor pricing
DuraSeal QuickCoat penetrating stain color range at JR Hardwood Supplies Falmouth MA

At a glance

Where
112 Davis Straits, Falmouth, MA 02540
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Sat 8am-2pm
Lines
DuraSeal, Bona, Daly's
QuickCoat colors
Over 40
Dry time
2 to 4 hours
Sand to
100 grit, no finer
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Quick answer

JR Hardwood Supplies stocks DuraSeal QuickCoat penetrating stain in over forty colors, plus Bona DriFast, Bona Red Out tannin blocker and Daly's Wood Bleaching Solution A and B. QuickCoat dries in 2 to 4 hours and works under both oil based and waterborne topcoats. Call (508) 524-8957 to check a specific color.

DuraSeal QuickCoat

QuickCoat is an oil based penetrating stain. It soaks into the grain rather than sitting on top as a film, so the result reads as colored wood rather than painted wood, and it wears differently. A scratch shows the same color underneath instead of a pale line.

It dries in 2 to 4 hours, considerably faster than traditional oil stains, which is why it dominates professional schedules in the Northeast. Full detail on the QuickCoat page.

Color families in stock

  • Neutral and natural. Country White, Natural, Fruitwood, Golden Oak
  • Warm mid tones. Special Walnut, Provincial, English Chestnut, Nutmeg
  • Dark. Jacobean, Dark Walnut, Ebony, Antique Brown
  • Cool and grey. Classic Grey, Weathered Oak, Silvered Grey

Color varies dramatically by species. The same Jacobean on red oak and on white oak are visibly different floors. Test on the actual floor, in an area that will be covered, before committing to the room.

Sand to 100 grit, not finer

This is the single most common staining mistake. Sanding beyond 100 closes the grain, the stain cannot penetrate, and the result is blotchy washed out color that no number of additional coats will fix. Full sequence in the grit sequence guide.

Bona Red Out

Red oak carries tannins that bleed through a finish as a pink or reddish cast, particularly under white and light grey stains and under waterborne topcoats. It is the reason a white oak look attempted on red oak sometimes comes out disappointingly pink.

Red Out is applied before staining to neutralize and block that bleed. Going light or grey on a red oak floor without it is a gamble. One gallon.

Daly's Wood Bleaching Solution

Sometimes the goal is lighter than the wood naturally is. Daly's is a two part system, Solution A then Solution B, that chemically lightens the wood itself rather than covering it. It is the route to a genuinely pale Scandinavian look on oak, and the fix for a floor darkened by age, sun or a previous dark stain that sanding alone will not fully lift.

Both solutions are caustic. Ventilation, gloves and eye protection are required, and the floor must be fully neutralized and dried before any finish goes on. If you have not run the process before, call and we will walk through the sequence rather than have you improvise on a customer's floor.

ProductPurposeSize
DuraSeal QuickCoatPenetrating color, 40+ shadesQuart and gallon
Bona DriFastFast dry stain for compressed schedulesQuart and gallon
Bona Red OutBlocks pink tannin bleed on red oak1 gallon
Daly's Solution A and BTwo part wood bleaching1 gallon each

Frequently asked questions

How many DuraSeal QuickCoat colors do you carry?
Over forty, spanning neutrals such as Country White, Natural and Golden Oak, warm mid tones including Special Walnut, Provincial and English Chestnut, darks like Jacobean, Dark Walnut and Ebony, and cool greys including Classic Grey and Weathered Oak. There is a color card in the store. Call (508) 524-8957 to check a specific shade before driving out.
What grit should I sand to before staining?
Stop at 100 grit. Finer than that closes the wood grain and prevents an oil based penetrating stain from absorbing properly, producing blotchy washed out color that additional coats will not fix. This is the most common and most expensive staining mistake we see.
What is Bona Red Out and when do I need it?
Red Out neutralizes and prevents pink tannin bleed out from wood. Red oak contains tannins that bleed through as a pink cast, especially under white and light grey stains and under waterborne finishes. If you are going light or grey on a red oak floor, applying Red Out before staining is effectively required rather than optional.
Can you bleach a hardwood floor lighter?
Yes, with Daly's Wood Bleaching Solution, a two part system applied in sequence that chemically lightens the wood rather than covering it. It is how you get a genuinely pale Scandinavian look on oak, and the fix for a floor darkened by age, sun or a previous dark stain. Both parts are caustic and require ventilation, gloves and eye protection, and the floor must be neutralized and dried before finishing.
Can I put a waterborne finish over DuraSeal stain?
Yes in most cases, but the stain must be fully cured rather than just dry to the touch. QuickCoat dries in 2 to 4 hours, but allow a full 24 hours before a waterborne topcoat such as Traffic HD. Applying early risks adhesion problems or cloudiness. Call (508) 524-8957 if you want to confirm a specific combination.

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