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Dryden WoodMaster

Dryden

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.

Details
General
  • Country of origin
    New Zealand
  • Type of use
    Commercial and Residential
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.
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.
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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About the
Seller

At Dryden, we are all about protecting and enhancing the natural beauty of the timber – grain, texture and colour.

In 1999, Dryden was established to service the New Zealand housing and construction industry, providing a more fitting protection  solution for timber, through our flagship product Dryden WoodOil.

Since the beginning, Dryden has been dedicated to developing  new products for the marketplace. Today, Dryden WoodOil remains a trusted and proven product. The range also encompasses comprehensive specialist cleaning and coating products for a variety of interior and exterior applications. 

Dryden products are the choice of discerning architects and trade professionals who share our ideals of protecting and enhancing  the natural beauty of timber; intensifying and revealing what nature has already given us. It's all part of our mission to help your vision become a reality. From creating the house of your dreams to making the most of your current property, we bring out the best in your timber.

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