Acid & Alkaline Stains & Finishes

¶ The chemicals used for staining purposes are many and they are used in various combinations. The acids and alkalines most commonly used are these :

¶ Tannic acid,
Pyrogallic acid,
Chromic acid,
Picric acid,
Acetic acid,
Nitric acid,
Sulphuric acid,
Muriatic (hydrochloric) acid,
Caustic Soda,
Lime,
Carbonate of Soda,
Pearlash,
Bichromate of Potash,
Potassium of Permanganate,
Copper Sulphate,
Sulphate of Iron (copperas, or green vitriol),
Chloride of Iron,
Chrome Alum,
Manganese Sulphate

¶ The acids in the above group are usually used in connection with the aniline water stains as a preliminary wash.

Types of Acids

• Tannic Acid,
• Nitric Acid,
• Sulphuric Acid,
• Picric Acid,
• Muriatic or Hydrochloric Acid,
• Permanganate of Potash, Soda & Bichromate of Potash,
• Ammonia Properties,
• Copper Sulphate, Potassium Chlorate, Sulphate & Chloride of Iron.

Acid & Alkaline Preparations

• Oak Finishes & Wood Stains,
• Mission Style Finish,
• Ebony Black.