References*
Goss, p. 132.
Adams, p. 12.
Rivington, Vol. I, p. 57.
* For general bibliography see [p. 4.]
Chapter X.
WOOD FINISHING.
STAINS.
The function of stains is to change the color, and to enchance the grain and texture of the wood. Stains may be divided into four general classes, which are not, however, entirely distinct. (1) Oil stains, (2) Water stains, (a) made from anilines, (b) made from dyes other than anilines, (3) Spirit stains, (4) Stains due to chemical changes.