Michael Dresdner

Q: How is it that Mohawk Ultra Penetrating Stain is water soluble after it has dried?
A: It’s a pre-mixed dye, formulated with solvent but no binder. Because there is no binder, it dries but does not form a film; it merely reverts to the original powder or crystal form of the dye. Thus, until it has been top coated, it can be dissolved again with its original solvent. The dyes used vary from color to color, but most will dissolve at least to some degree in water, alcohol and a variety of glycol ethers. This is a good time to remind everyone that dyes without binder must be sealed after they dry.

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