Morrells is the dominant name in wood floor staining, and this is their full range stocked here — traditional wood tones, cooler Scandinavian-style shades, and a genuinely unusual selection of bolder colours. With this many tones across several sub-ranges, it's worth knowing roughly where each colour sits before choosing.
Light Fast Stain: The Core Traditional Range
This is the backbone of the Morrells range, spanning traditional wood tones from the pale Morrells Light Fast Stain New Light Oak through mid tones like Golden Oak, Teak and Honey Pine, down to deeper shades such as Walnut, Jacobean Oak and Dark Oak. At the far end, Morrells Light Fast Stain Black and the Morrells Light Fast Stain New Rosewood cover near-black and reddish tones respectively. Most colours in this range are available in both 1L and 5L, depending on the size of the job.
Scandi Wood Stain: Cooler, Contemporary Tones
For a more contemporary, Nordic-influenced look, the Scandi Wood Stain range includes the Morrells Scandi Wood Stain, American Black Walnut and Morrells Scandi Wood Stain, White — both suited to the greyer, cooler palette that's become popular on engineered and solid wood floors.
Beyond Wood Tones: Bold and Unconventional Colours
Less expected in a wood stain range, Morrells' colour options also extend to shades like Deep Blue, Turquoise, Ultramarine, Sky and Scorched Grass — worth knowing about if a project calls for something well outside the usual oak-to-black spectrum.
FAQs
What's the difference between Light Fast Stain and Scandi Wood Stain?
Light Fast Stain is the traditional range, covering classic wood tones. Scandi Wood Stain is a smaller, more contemporary range aimed at cooler, greyer finishes.
Are the bold colours like Turquoise or Deep Blue suitable for a whole floor?
That's really a design decision rather than a technical one — these colours are more commonly used for feature areas or specific design projects than a full traditional room, but check the specific product page for guidance.
Should I choose the 1L or 5L size?
This depends on the size of the area being stained — 1L suits smaller rooms or touch-ups, while 5L is more efficient for larger floors. Check the coverage guidance on the specific product page.
Do I need to lacquer or oil over a Morrells stain?
Yes — the stain changes colour but doesn't protect the floor on its own. A lacquer or hardwax oil top coat is applied afterwards.
Will the same stain colour look identical on different wood species?
No — colour can vary noticeably depending on the timber's natural tone and grain, so testing on an offcut of your actual floor is worth doing before committing.
