What is the difference between a pigmented stain and a dye stain?
A pigment stain, such as Haymes Woodstain is a turps based stain that is designed to be worked into the timber rather than instantly absorbed. Because it is not completely absorbed, it is very important to wipe off any excess before the product dries. Dye stain however, such as the Traditional Spirit Stain soaks into the timber and gives a very clean and bright transparent colour. This stain is not recommended for soft timbers such as pine. Pigmented stains are more lightfast than Dye stains.
