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product_id: 48531608
title: "Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak"
brand: "rustins"
price: "S$30"
currency: SGD
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Rustins"
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# Quick drying formula Deep grain penetration Rich, vibrant colour range Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak

**Brand:** rustins
**Price:** S$30
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Transform ordinary wood into timeless style—fast, flawless, and fiercely vibrant!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak by rustins
- **How much does it cost?** S$30 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/48531608-rustins-wood-dye-light-oak)

## 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

- • **Fast-Track Your Finish:** Quick drying time means less waiting, more creating—perfect for busy pros and weekend warriors alike.
- • **Versatile Size Options:** From small crafts to large renovations, choose the perfect size to match your project scale.
- • **Universal Application Ease:** Brush, cloth, or spray—apply effortlessly on all wood types for flawless, even coverage every time.
- • **Vibrant, Long-Lasting Colour:** Elevate your wood projects with rich, fade-resistant hues that bring out natural grain beauty.
- • **Deep Penetration for Durability:** Oil-based formula seeps deep into wood fibers, ensuring lasting protection and enhanced texture.

## Overview

Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak is an oil-based, quick-drying wood stain designed for both indoor and outdoor use. It offers deep penetration into wood grain, delivering vibrant, long-lasting colour with a matte finish. Suitable for a wide range of wood surfaces including floors, furniture, and cabinetry, it provides up to 24 square metres coverage per 250ml bottle. Ideal for professionals and DIY enthusiasts seeking a durable, easy-to-apply stain that enhances natural wood texture.

## 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: New to old style - This is a great product for turning ordinary cut timber into looking like country style old wood. Terrible to pour out, but very very easy to apply and very even - brush it well!

## 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 | Oil-based |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,278 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 12 in Stain 411 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 2,668 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 |
| Liquid Volume | 250 Millilitres |
| Manufacturer | Rustins |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No guarnatee. |
| Material | Oak |
| Model Name | WDLO250 |
| Model Number | WDLO250 |
| Model name | WDLO250 |
| 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 |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81t9fkuzYzL.jpg)
![Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MKssv9NDL.jpg)
![Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pCkQTaWGL.jpg)
![Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CmPkrAG6L.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 V***S 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ New to old style
*by B***S on 28 January 2026*

This is a great product for turning ordinary cut timber into looking like country style old wood. Terrible to pour out, but very very easy to apply and very even - brush it well!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good but you will need to ventilate
*by D***X on 22 February 2026*

I applied this to my wood dining table that was already oil treated. It went on like a dream and 1 coat used around a 3rd of the product. Before I applied a 2nd coat, I could see the colour was rubbing off in patches, so it will require a sealant. The colour is darker than three image shown but it really suits. The only reason I have given this 4 and not 5 stars is the smell which reminded me of a nail bar! Overall happy with this dye

## Frequently Bought Together

- Rustins Wood Dye Light Oak 250 ml
- SOL 5pk Lint Free Cloths for Oiling Wood, 30x30cm Cleaning Cloths, Reusable, Soft, Durable, and Scratch-Free, Perfect for Screen Cleaning, Glass and Dust Removal, Ideal for Home, Office and Car Use

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