HYDRO TONE “Wipe On” Water Based Polyurethane Finish Toners
Developed by the creative finishing minds at WeRefinish, Hydro Tone is the first water based wipe on wood toner. An advantage of having 45 years of finishing experience and having refinished over 15,000 pieces of furniture is that we truly understand furniture finishing, and more importantly we understand it from the finishers perspective. We grew up using Mohawk, Behlen and Star brand aerosol toners. We know how uneven Aerosol toners spray, and how difficult they are when it comes to color control, and how toxic they are, so we developed a better method and a better toner for anyone looking for an easier, safer, more predictable and cost effective wood finish toner.
The concept of HYDRO TONE was originally developed in our finishing shop when we were looking for a better way for the amateur wood finisher to tone mid century modern walnut furniture, without the use of stain. It worked so incredibly fantastic, we realized that not only is it an amazing toner on raw walnut, but on all wood species and all styles and eras. It’s simply the easiest and safest toner ever developed and we soon realized that its perfect for everyone, from Amateurs to Professionals !
Hydro Tone can be applied to raw wood, or over any wood stain, as long as the stain has thoroughly dried. We apply it in light to medium coats, using a sponge or foam pad. Once dry, you can repeat the process as many times as you wish to achieve the color and depth you desire. It’s also very useful when blending different wood tones thanks to its precise application. Hydro Tone is made using metal complex dyes, so they have vivid transparent color and possess excellent light fastness. While Hydro Tone technically can be applied as a final finish, and doesn’t necessarily require a topcoat, we suggest applying a protective finish over Hydro Tone for more durability.
