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Dryden WoodMaster

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Wellington

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Dryden WoodMaster Wood Coating, think colour! Dryden WoodMaster is a Decorative low build wood stain. For wood panelling, doors, trim, and cabinets. Particularly recommended for use on hard woods.

Dryden WoodMaster gives wood protection where required, e.g. damp rooms, roof constructions and other load-bearing structures Water - repellent, does not crack, peel or blister, easy to apply (Priming and undercoating not necessary, just brush on).

WoodMaster is ready for use and retreatment is simple. WoodMaster decorates and enhances the natural beauty of the wood grain, is available in a wide range of colours, to match the Dryden WoodOil colour range which helps maintain and complement timber character and colour.

All colours are intermixable. If a non standard colour is required, a customised architectural interior colour design is available.

Dryden WoodMaster
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Dryden WoodMaster Wood Coating, think colour!

Dryden WoodMaster is a Decorative low build wood stain. For wood panelling, doors, trim, and cabinets. Particularly recommended for use on hard woods.

Dryden WoodMaster gives wood protection where required, e.g. damp rooms, roof constructions and other load-bearing structures Water - repellent, does not crack, peel or blister, easy to apply (Priming and undercoating not necessary, just brush on).

WoodMaster is ready for use and retreatment is simple. WoodMaster decorates and enhances the natural beauty of the wood grain, is available in a wide range of colours, to match the Dryden WoodOil colour range which helps maintain and complement timber character and colour.

All colours are intermixable. If a non standard colour is required, a customised architectural interior colour design is available.

Features
  • Penetrating Oil-Based Stain: Enhances timber grain and provides a natural matt finish.
    • Moisture Control: Helps reduce timber movement and dimensional instability by controlling moisture uptake.
    • Versatile Use: Suitable for interior timber surfaces (panelling, doors, trim, joinery) and exterior cladding when tinted with Dryden Colourtone+.
    • UV Protection: When tinted, offers protection against harmful UV rays for exterior applications.
    • Colour Options: Can be used clear indoors or tinted for colour consistency and added protection.
    • Overcoating Flexibility: High-wear areas can be overcoated with clear polyurethane for extra durability.
    • Compatible with Various Timbers: Works on softwoods, hardwoods, modified timbers, plywood, and laminated timber.
    • Low-Build Finish: Maintains timber’s natural look without forming a heavy film.
Scope of use
  • Application Areas: Interior timber surfaces such as panelling, doors, trim, cabinets, sarking, and joinery.
    Exterior timber surfaces including cladding and soffits, when tinted with Dryden Colourtone+ for UV protection.
    • Timber Types:
      Suitable for most timber species:Softwoods: Western Red Cedar, Radiata Pine, Macrocarpa, Larch, Redwood
      Hardwoods: Purpleheart, Garapa, Vitex, Kwila, Tonka, Rosewood, Iroko, Jarrah
      Modified timbers, plywood, and laminated timbers.
    • Key Features in Use:Decorative low-build penetrating stain with a matt finish that enhances timber grain.
      Can be used with or without Dryden Colourtone+ internally; must be tinted externally for UV protection.
      Overcoating option: For high-wear areas (e.g., cabinets, doors, handrails), can be overcoated with a clear water-based or oil-based polyurethane for added durability.
    • Recommended Uses: Ideal for architectural timber finishes, providing colour consistency and protection in damp rooms, roof constructions, and other load-bearing structures.
      Particularly recommended for hardwoods and areas requiring enhanced protection.
Specs / Details
  • Product Type: Penetrating oil-based timber stain
    • Finish: Low-build, natural matt finish
    • Available Sizes: 1L, 4L, and 20L containers
    • Colour Options: Clear (for interior use) or tinted with Dryden Colourtone+ (required for exterior use)
    • Coverage:Approx. 10–12 m² per litre depending on timber type and porosity
    • Application: Brush, roller, or spray
      Apply to clean, dry timber surfaces
    • Drying Time: Touch dry in 24 hours (conditions dependent)
    • Suitable Substrates: Softwoods (Cedar, Radiata Pine, Macrocarpa, Larch, Redwood)
      Hardwoods (Kwila, Garapa, Vitex, Purpleheart, Tonka, Rosewood, Iroko, Jarrah)
      Modified timbers, plywood, laminated timbers
    • Overcoating: High-wear areas can be overcoated with clear polyurethane (water-based or oil-based)
    • Environmental Conditions:Apply in dry conditions, avoid rain for 24 hours
    • Safety: Use gloves and eye protection
      Refer to SDS for full safety details

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Dryden WoodMaster

The Dryden WoodMaster is supplied by Dryden. It is also on their website, and you can browse every product Dryden lists on ArchiPro.

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It is listed under Timber Stains on ArchiPro, where you can compare it with timber stains from other suppliers.

Yes. It has been specified in projects on ArchiPro, including Tara Iti by Cedar Solutions, The Lakehouse by Fraser Cameron Architects and Twin Peaks Ohakune by MnM Design. See how it was used in a finished space.

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