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product_id: 48531608
title: "Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak 250 ml"
brand: "rustins"
price: "$995"
currency: MXN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Rustins"
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/48531608-rustins-wood-dye-light-oak-250-ml
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# Deep, vibrant colour penetration Up to 24m² coverage per 250ml Quick drying formula Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak 250 ml

**Brand:** rustins
**Price:** $995
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪵 Transform your woodwork with Rustins — where vibrant meets professional speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak 250 ml by rustins
- **How much does it cost?** $995 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/48531608-rustins-wood-dye-light-oak-250-ml)

## Best For

- rustins enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rustins brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous Coverage:** 250ml covers up to 24 square meters, ideal for everything from furniture to floors.
- • **Safety Meets Style:** Child-proof lid and clear instructions keep your workspace safe while you craft your masterpiece.
- • **Versatile Application:** Smooth, even coverage on all wood types—brush, cloth, or spray with ease.
- • **Fast-Track Your Project:** Quick drying time means less wait, more create—perfect for busy pros and DIYers alike.
- • **Vibrant, Long-Lasting Finish:** Enhance your wood’s natural grain with rich Light Oak hues that truly stand out.

## Overview

Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak 250ml delivers deep-penetrating, quick-drying, solvent-based colour that enhances wood grain with a natural matte finish. Covering up to 24m² per bottle, it’s perfect for both indoor and outdoor wood projects, offering versatile application methods and a child-proof lid for safe, professional-grade results.

## Description

Rustins Wood Dye provides deep-penetrating, long-lasting protection with vibrant colors and a smooth finish, suitable for DIY and professional woodworking projects.

Review: Excellent coverage and penetration, esp in soft wood, smells strongly....... - I have used these wood dyes for years and have always had good results. Please see photos. Just be prepared for the final colour to be typically DARKER than the colour swatch shown on the tine. If possible test out on some equivalent spare wood of the same type or in a concealed place. If matching is important I tend to look for s shade lighter and build up in coats to achieve a darkened finish. When applying to hardwood you will generally have issues if you try and build up several coats due to the lack of penetration. That can be mitigated if using a varnish to deal. I like to child proof type lid on these tins, they securely hold to product without leaks. Might be a little difficult to open though if that type of lid can be challenging for you. Please wear gloves and be prepared for needing adequate ventilation, not always possible if applying to a product that can't be moved. But do open your windows and create ventilation, this wood dye really does smell. The size and shape of the tin has changed since I used to buy these tins, the instructions and precautions on the rear is now more clearly marked and easy to follow. PLEASE read them there is good advice given there to use this dye safely. I have included several photos showing an old wooden box, bought cheap second hand, that will be used to store my soldering iron. The outside of the box has had two coats, the inside one. The base, you can see the before and after photos of applying one coat. I wanted you to see that as you can then see how dark it becomes with only one coat when applying on a very light wood. Brushes and containers used, note be careful of using thin plastic type tubs to pour any of this dye in unless intending to throw them away after, it does seem to melt very thin plastic tubs. I just use an old ceramic cup to pour a little at a time and then clean it out with white spirits after finishing the job. Overall I have always been most impressed with this range of wood dyes. Important points to note..... Ventilation is VERY important when using it and whilst drying. Wear gloves, I even wear protective eye glasses. Be careful with your choice of shading. Coats that build up that are often darker than you might consider. It is VERY easy to lose the grain and end up with a brown paint type finish if you apply too many coats of a darkening colour. It is easier to go darker, and not lighter. Hard wood can be challenging if more than one coat is applied, it can rub off, varnishing helps. Be careful if splashed onto clothes, this stuff really does stain...! Dries quickly to touch, best being left overnight before varnishing - if needed. Read the back of the tin.........really it is helpful. Happy staining and I hope that this has helped. Very much recommended, with cautions as noted above.
Review: Almost perfect wood dye - I bought this after trying several other brands, none of which gave satisfactory results. To my surprise, this turned out to be the perfect dye. It’s easy to apply and gives pine a warm, golden, slightly dark oak finish. Impressively, it doesn’t raise the grain, so there’s no real need to sand the surface after application. It transforms ordinary pine into something that looks far more expensive. You can use it directly without a pre-treatment, which results in a darker shade. If applied after a pre-stain conditioner, it produces a lighter oak tone. I’m genuinely impressed and will be using this for my upcoming projects.

## Features

- Causes serious eye irritation.
- Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
- Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- High-Quality Colour Options: Rustins Wood Dye offers a range of rich, vibrant colours that enhance the natural beauty of your wood. Choose from various shades to match your project needs
- Deep Penetration: This wood dye penetrates deeply into the wood grain, providing long-lasting colour and protection. It enhances the natural texture and grain patterns of the wood
- Quick Drying: Rustins Wood Dye dries quickly, allowing you to move on to the next step of your project sooner. Ideal for both amateur DIYers and professional craftsmen. ADD TO BASKET now
- Easy Application: Suitable for use on all types of wood, this dye can be applied with a brush, cloth, or spray. It ensures a smooth, even application with excellent coverage
- Various Sizes Available: Available in multiple sizes, Rustins Wood Dye can accommodate any project, large or small. Perfect for furniture, floors, cabinets, and more

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00NVKIV3Y |
| Base Material | Solvent based (with water-based option) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 834 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 3 in Stain 234 in Tape (DIY & Tools) |
| Brand | RUSTINS |
| Coating Description | Solvent based wood dye (except white, water-based) for wood, indoor and outdoor use. |
| Colour | Light Oak |
| Compatible Material | Wood |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Coverage | Up to 24 square metres per 250 ml |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,629 Reviews |
| Finish | Matte |
| Included Components | 1 x Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak 250ml |
| Item Dimensions | 7 x 3.6 x 14.7 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Wood Dyes |
| Item Weight | 250 Grams |
| Item height | 14.7 centimetres |
| Liquid Volume | 250 Millilitres |
| Manufacturer | Rustins |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No guarnatee. |
| Material | Oak |
| Model Name | Wood Dye |
| Model Number | WDLO250 |
| Model name | Wood Dye |
| Paint Type | Oil |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Versatile household applications, including floors, doors, skirting boards, staircases, bannisters, cupboards, wardrobes, dressers, side boards, tables, worktops, and picture frames. |
| Size | 250ml |
| Special Features | Quick Drying |
| Style | Natural |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood,Oak |
| Surface recommendation | Wood,Oak |
| Unit Count | 250.0 millilitre(s) |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** RUSTINS
- **Colour:** Light Oak
- **Material:** Oak
- **Model name:** Wood Dye
- **Surface recommendation:** Wood,Oak

## Images

![Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak 250 ml - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81t9fkuzYzL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it water based? Can it be diluted to get lighter colors? If so, what should be used as diluent?**
A: Rustins make both water and oil based products, so you need to read the back of the actual tin you have. If water based, thin with water, if oil based, dilute with white spirit (or real turpentine).

**Q: Danni apply danish oil after dye ?**
A: Did not receive

**Q: I have a wooden fire surround but the colour of the wood is like a medium/ light beech colour. can i use this product to darken it up?**
A: I used it on untreated pine which was the architrave around my doors.  The doors are oiled oak. I was sceptical but did it anyway and the match is amazing.  It's a light oak. But will darken the wood if it's light.

**Q: I have a recently oiled oak veneer table, but i’d like it darker. can i apply this on top of the oil waxed table? will it penetrate?**
A: You'd have to remove the wax first if you waxed it after oiling. The rule is, if a product is oil based you can use it over oil, as they will blend together, if the product is water based you cannot use it over oil, as oil repels water and will seal it out.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent coverage and penetration, esp in soft wood, smells strongly.......
*by M***N on 20 September 2024*

I have used these wood dyes for years and have always had good results. Please see photos. Just be prepared for the final colour to be typically DARKER than the colour swatch shown on the tine. If possible test out on some equivalent spare wood of the same type or in a concealed place. If matching is important I tend to look for s shade lighter and build up in coats to achieve a darkened finish. When applying to hardwood you will generally have issues if you try and build up several coats due to the lack of penetration. That can be mitigated if using a varnish to deal. I like to child proof type lid on these tins, they securely hold to product without leaks. Might be a little difficult to open though if that type of lid can be challenging for you. Please wear gloves and be prepared for needing adequate ventilation, not always possible if applying to a product that can't be moved. But do open your windows and create ventilation, this wood dye really does smell. The size and shape of the tin has changed since I used to buy these tins, the instructions and precautions on the rear is now more clearly marked and easy to follow. PLEASE read them there is good advice given there to use this dye safely. I have included several photos showing an old wooden box, bought cheap second hand, that will be used to store my soldering iron. The outside of the box has had two coats, the inside one. The base, you can see the before and after photos of applying one coat. I wanted you to see that as you can then see how dark it becomes with only one coat when applying on a very light wood. Brushes and containers used, note be careful of using thin plastic type tubs to pour any of this dye in unless intending to throw them away after, it does seem to melt very thin plastic tubs. I just use an old ceramic cup to pour a little at a time and then clean it out with white spirits after finishing the job. Overall I have always been most impressed with this range of wood dyes. Important points to note..... Ventilation is VERY important when using it and whilst drying. Wear gloves, I even wear protective eye glasses. Be careful with your choice of shading. Coats that build up that are often darker than you might consider. It is VERY easy to lose the grain and end up with a brown paint type finish if you apply too many coats of a darkening colour. It is easier to go darker, and not lighter. Hard wood can be challenging if more than one coat is applied, it can rub off, varnishing helps. Be careful if splashed onto clothes, this stuff really does stain...! Dries quickly to touch, best being left overnight before varnishing - if needed. Read the back of the tin.........really it is helpful. Happy staining and I hope that this has helped. Very much recommended, with cautions as noted above.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Almost perfect wood dye
*by M***R on 18 July 2025*

I bought this after trying several other brands, none of which gave satisfactory results. To my surprise, this turned out to be the perfect dye. It’s easy to apply and gives pine a warm, golden, slightly dark oak finish. Impressively, it doesn’t raise the grain, so there’s no real need to sand the surface after application. It transforms ordinary pine into something that looks far more expensive. You can use it directly without a pre-treatment, which results in a darker shade. If applied after a pre-stain conditioner, it produces a lighter oak tone. I’m genuinely impressed and will be using this for my upcoming projects.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does what it's supposed to do ...stain wood
*by P***R on 11 June 2025*

Always a good product

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*Last updated: 2026-03-15*