Epifanes Teak Stain

Product info

Quick-Drying Golden Teak Impregnating Stain

Epifanes Classic Teak Stain is a fast-drying, impregnating wood stain formulated specifically for bare teak and other marine hardwoods. Designed to enrich and unify timber colour, this stain imparts a warm golden teak tone, enhancing natural grain depth and character.

Engineered for both interior and exterior use above the waterline, Classic Teak Stain can be applied as a standalone colour treatment or as part of a complete Epifanes varnish system. Up to three coats may be applied on bare timber to achieve the desired depth of colour. Once dry, it can be recoated with any Epifanes one-component or two-component varnish, making it a versatile choice for all yacht brightwork and decorative timber projects.

Classic Teak Stain may also be blended (up to 10% maximum) with Epifanes varnishes to create a lightly tinted finish—ideal for blending colour variations or camouflaging inconsistent grain tone in existing systems.

Field of Use

Colouring bare teak and other marine woods
Interior and exterior brightwork, trim and joinery above the waterline
New timber finishing or refreshing aged/discoloured woodwork
Creating warm toned, unified colour prior to varnish build coats
Tinting Epifanes varnishes for subtle colour adjustment
Suitable for maintenance or integration into existing varnish systems

Product Features

Quick-drying impregnating stain for teak and other hardwoods
Provides a warm golden teak colour
Allows up to 3 coats to intensify tone
Suitable for interior and exterior use above the waterline
Compatible with all Epifanes 1-component and 2-component varnishes
Can tint varnish systems (up to 10%) to blend colour inconsistencies
Enhances wood grain and improves colour uniformity
No thinning required

Technical Information

RECOATING

After 2 hours at 18°C / 65°F

MAXIMUM COATS:

Up to 3 on bare timber

COMPATIBLE TOPCOATS:

All Epifanes one-part & two-part varnishes

STRING:

Shake well before and during use

PACK SIZE

500 gm

COLOUR

Golden Teak

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How does ATL tailor composite systems for different industries?

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Can ATL customise materials for my project or process?

Yes. ATL offers custom formulation and process engineering support to align material performance with your production requirements — whether infusion, hand lay-up, lamination, bonding, or CNC-routed panel construction. Our technical team collaborates closely with customers to deliver precision-matched resin systems and structural solutions for unique applications.

Are ATL’s composite systems certified for high-performance applications?

Absolutely. ATL operates under an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system, with selected materials approved by DNV for use in structural and high-load applications. Every ATL system is manufactured to exacting standards of performance, consistency, and traceability to meet the demands of defence, industrial, and advanced engineering environments.

What makes ATL’s materials suitable for large-scale or structural builds?

ATL’s epoxy systems, structural panels, and composite cores are engineered for high strength-to-weight performance, dimensional stability, and fatigue resistance. These attributes make ATL materials ideal for large composite assemblies, modular structures, and precision-engineered components where long-term strength, weight reduction, and reliability are essential.

Does ATL offer sustainable or bio-based composite options?

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