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product_id: 102295455
title: "Wood Stain Water-Based - (Black Ebony) – Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly & Quick Drying - Easy-to-Apply, Concentrated Formula for All Wood Types – 250ml"
brand: "littlefair's"
price: "R733"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Littlefair's"
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# Quick drying for fast project turnaround Non-toxic & eco-friendly, safe indoors Water-based formula for easy cleanup Wood Stain Water-Based - (Black Ebony) – Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly & Quick Drying - Easy-to-Apply, Concentrated Formula for All Wood Types – 250ml

**Brand:** littlefair's
**Price:** R733
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Transform your wood projects with rich, eco-friendly elegance — don’t get left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Wood Stain Water-Based - (Black Ebony) – Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly & Quick Drying - Easy-to-Apply, Concentrated Formula for All Wood Types – 250ml by littlefair's
- **How much does it cost?** R733 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- littlefair's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted littlefair's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Chic & Safe:** Non-toxic, low-odor water-based stain ideal for indoor use without harsh chemical fumes.
- • **Effortless Elegance:** Rich Black Ebony stain that enhances natural wood grain with a smooth, matte finish.
- • **Fast-Track Your Finish:** Quick drying formula lets you apply multiple coats in a single day—perfect for busy pros.
- • **Universal Wood Compatibility:** Works beautifully on all wood types—soft or hardwood—bringing out unique textures.
- • **Made in Britain, Loved Worldwide:** Handmade by a family-run brand since 2001, combining tradition with innovation.

## Overview

Littlefair's Wood Stain in Black Ebony is a 250ml water-based, non-toxic, quick-drying wood stain designed to enhance all wood types by highlighting natural grain with a rich, lasting black finish. Handmade in the UK, it offers easy application and cleanup, making it ideal for indoor projects where safety and speed matter.

## Description

Product Description Discover Your Colour Find the perfect finish and transform your project with our collection of Water-Based Wood Stains. Choosing a size Ideal for repairs or transforming furniture and larger areas, choose a size that suits your project. Enhances the grain Specially formulated to add rich and lasting colour while allowing the grain to shine through. MAKE WOOD LOOK GOOD Colour that brings wood to life Littlefair’s Wood Stains are formulated to deliver consistent colour while highlighting natural grain and texture. Compatible with a wide range of Wood Protection, they give you flexibility from the first coat to the final finish. Tester pots available to help you choose with confidence. Prepare Careful, thorough preparation will result in a far superior finish. Stain The first coat of stain should be applied liberally along the grain with a good quality brush. Protect The stained wood can be protected with a variety of products depending on the desired result. The Finishing Touch Littlefair's Wood Stain Extra Strong Varnish Wax Polish Titan Topcoat Danish Oil Worktop Oil

Review: Nice stain, but tricky to finish well - I wanted a water based stain to soak into my wood and colour it. I do not really like using a coloured varnish, so wanted to do this in two stages. This stain is easy to work with. It has the same consistency as water, so if brushing, use a jam jar or something to help reduce the amount of stain on the brush. Then I found it best to quickly brush it out (almost scrubbing it) as far as possible. Overloading the brush will cause splashes, and pooling on the surface. The colour will not be very dense on a first pass like this, but it might be surprisingly nice and even. If I was doing the same job again, I might have actually stopped before developing the full colour. The first passes left a subtle colour and more prominent grain, which was nice. Using a dark stain (French Oak), this disappeared somewhat with further coats. The stain finish is very flat matt and actually begs to just be polished, but I had planned to finish with a satin varnish to make it look a little more saturated, and to protect the wood from splashes, and make for easy cleaning. I used the littlefriars water based varnish, but this was much more tricky than the stain. The water based varnish started picking up stain in seconds, and spreading it around like a coloured varnish (which I wanted to avoid as it is too easy to produce streaks). I am not sure if an oil based varnish would have had the same effect. It is probably best to test the system components before attacking the final product, but does anyone ever do that ? I dont as I am too impatient, so I can blame myself for shortcomings in the finish. With the water based varnish picking up some of the stain, it was inclined to leave darkened marks at the end of brush strokes. If ending brush strokes on the same line (as I would for painting). This produced noticable lines accross the work, so I started ending lines in a sawtooth to avoid straight lines. Grain differences seemed also to be exagerated by the varnish interaction with the stain. I now think that the first varnish coat needs to be applied reasonably thickly and very quickly , to avoid going back over the same patch (in total opposition to painting the stain). Returning to a patch even within seconds will result in picking up the stain in the varnish and moving it in an undesirable way, and probably resulting in patchy or streaked work. Most of my difficulty was with the varnish but this needs to be known when starting out. I still think this is what I wanted and think it relatively easy to use, it just needs care when finishing.
Review: Brilliant, for DIY - ​I recently used the Little Fairs Water Based Woostain for a few DIY projects around the house, and I'm very happy with the results. I had a lot of questions about application, so I'll try to provide a detailed review for others. ​First off, the colors are beautiful and rich. I used the it on some shelves and it gave them a really classic, deep wood look without being overly dark. The stain itself is low-odor, which is a massive plus if you're working indoors. It also dries quite quickly, so you can do multiple coats in one day. ​Now for the "be prepared" part: this is a water-based stain, so it's a bit different to work with than traditional oil-based ones. It can raise the grain of the wood, so you'll want to do a very light sanding after the first coat. I also found that a good quality foam brush worked best for application to avoid streaks. It absorbs very quickly, so you need to work in small sections and wipe away the excess within a minute or two. Don't let it sit too long! ​Overall, I highly recommend this stain, especially if you're looking for a low-odor, quick-drying option. Just be sure to do a test patch first and get your application technique down. The end result is beautiful and long-lasting. I'll definitely be buying more for future projects.

## Features

- Contains METHYL-2H or METHYL-4 (3:1) Mixture of EC NO 220-239-6. May produce an allergic reaction.
- MAKE WOOD LOOK GOOD - Apply Littlefair's Water-Based Wood Stain to bare sanded wood to add a rich and lasting black to your wood while allowing the natural grain to shine through. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: the wood stain needs to be applied to bare wood so it can penetrate the wood.
- MADE IN THE UK - Proudly handmade in Britain and family-run since 2001, Littlefair's is committed to helping you achieve beautiful results at home with innovative indoor wood finishing products that are kinder to the planet.
- SAFE FOR INDOORS - This is a low odour, non-toxic and quick drying water-based wood stain making it ideal for enclosed spaces and cleans easily from brushes and tools with just water - no harsh chemicals required.
- SUITABLE FOR ALL WOOD TYPES - Works beautifully on both soft and hardwoods, enhancing the natural grain. The final appearance will be a combination of the natural colour of the wood, the effect of the stain and protection.
- PROTECT YOUR PROJECT - Once dry, the stained wood should be protected using a Littlefair's Varnish, Oil or Wax Polish to seal the wood and bring the colour to life!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B010EF2X0A |
| Base Material | Water-based |
| Best Sellers Rank | 305 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 5 in Stain |
| Brand | Littlefair's |
| Coating Description | A water-based wood stain |
| Colour | Black Ebony |
| Compatible Material | Wood |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Coverage | covers up to 5 square meters per 250ml |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 10,381 Reviews |
| Finish | Natural |
| Included Components | Compartments Included |
| Item Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 14 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Wood Stain |
| Item Weight | 8.5 Ounces |
| Liquid Volume | 250 Millilitres |
| Manufacturer | Littlefair's |
| Material | Water Based |
| Model Name | BE-250ML-FBA |
| Model Number | BE-250ML-FBA |
| Model name | BE-250ML-FBA |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Opacity | Low inches |
| Paint Type | Water Based |
| Part Number | WS |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Wood |
| Size | 250ml |
| Special Features | Easy Clean Up, Low Odor, Non Toxic & Natural Formula, Quick Drying, Versatile for Many Types of Furniture, Floors and Doors |
| Style | Black Ebony |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood |
| Surface recommendation | Wood |
| Unit Count | 250.0 millilitre |
| Warranty Type | No Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Littlefair's
- **Colour:** Black Ebony
- **Material:** Water Based
- **Model name:** BE-250ML-FBA
- **Surface recommendation:** Wood

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice stain, but tricky to finish well
*by T***D on 24 February 2026*

I wanted a water based stain to soak into my wood and colour it. I do not really like using a coloured varnish, so wanted to do this in two stages. This stain is easy to work with. It has the same consistency as water, so if brushing, use a jam jar or something to help reduce the amount of stain on the brush. Then I found it best to quickly brush it out (almost scrubbing it) as far as possible. Overloading the brush will cause splashes, and pooling on the surface. The colour will not be very dense on a first pass like this, but it might be surprisingly nice and even. If I was doing the same job again, I might have actually stopped before developing the full colour. The first passes left a subtle colour and more prominent grain, which was nice. Using a dark stain (French Oak), this disappeared somewhat with further coats. The stain finish is very flat matt and actually begs to just be polished, but I had planned to finish with a satin varnish to make it look a little more saturated, and to protect the wood from splashes, and make for easy cleaning. I used the littlefriars water based varnish, but this was much more tricky than the stain. The water based varnish started picking up stain in seconds, and spreading it around like a coloured varnish (which I wanted to avoid as it is too easy to produce streaks). I am not sure if an oil based varnish would have had the same effect. It is probably best to test the system components before attacking the final product, but does anyone ever do that ? I dont as I am too impatient, so I can blame myself for shortcomings in the finish. With the water based varnish picking up some of the stain, it was inclined to leave darkened marks at the end of brush strokes. If ending brush strokes on the same line (as I would for painting). This produced noticable lines accross the work, so I started ending lines in a sawtooth to avoid straight lines. Grain differences seemed also to be exagerated by the varnish interaction with the stain. I now think that the first varnish coat needs to be applied reasonably thickly and very quickly , to avoid going back over the same patch (in total opposition to painting the stain). Returning to a patch even within seconds will result in picking up the stain in the varnish and moving it in an undesirable way, and probably resulting in patchy or streaked work. Most of my difficulty was with the varnish but this needs to be known when starting out. I still think this is what I wanted and think it relatively easy to use, it just needs care when finishing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant, for DIY
*by M***S on 7 September 2025*

​I recently used the Little Fairs Water Based Woostain for a few DIY projects around the house, and I'm very happy with the results. I had a lot of questions about application, so I'll try to provide a detailed review for others. ​First off, the colors are beautiful and rich. I used the it on some shelves and it gave them a really classic, deep wood look without being overly dark. The stain itself is low-odor, which is a massive plus if you're working indoors. It also dries quite quickly, so you can do multiple coats in one day. ​Now for the "be prepared" part: this is a water-based stain, so it's a bit different to work with than traditional oil-based ones. It can raise the grain of the wood, so you'll want to do a very light sanding after the first coat. I also found that a good quality foam brush worked best for application to avoid streaks. It absorbs very quickly, so you need to work in small sections and wipe away the excess within a minute or two. Don't let it sit too long! ​Overall, I highly recommend this stain, especially if you're looking for a low-odor, quick-drying option. Just be sure to do a test patch first and get your application technique down. The end result is beautiful and long-lasting. I'll definitely be buying more for future projects.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mix it well
*by N***Y on 22 April 2026*

Good product difficult to mix thoroughly very important that it is mixed extremely well had to scrape the bottom with a coffee stirrer to get the colour uniformed but when to was the finish is very pleasing

## Frequently Bought Together

- Littlefair's Wood Stain Water Based - 8.5oz/250ml - Indoor Furniture Stain Light & Dark Finishes - Special Non Toxic & Eco Friendly Formula - Wood Stain for Crafts - Color: Black Ebony
- 24 Pcs Foam Paint Brushes, Wood Handle Sponge Brushes for Painting, Staining, Varnishes, and DIY Craft Projects (1'', 2'' and 3'')
- Pro Grade, Paint Brushes, 5-Piece, Paint Brush Set: Flat & Angle Brushes for Latex and Oil Paints, Stains, Interior & Exterior Home Improvement

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*Last updated: 2026-07-23*