Davies - Oil Tinting Color Alkyd & Oil Base

Davies® Oil Tinting Color – Universal Colorant for Alkyd & Oil-Based Paints

Overview

Davies® Oil Tinting Color is a highly concentrated universal colorant specially formulated for alkyd-based, oil-based, and solvent-borne paints. Designed for precision color mixing, it allows you to customize and adjust shades of enamel, primer, varnish, and other oil-compatible coatings with excellent dispersion and stability.

With its rich pigmentation and strong tinting strength, Davies® Oil Tinting Color delivers vibrant, fade-resistant hues and consistent performance across various applications—making it an essential companion for professional painters, decorators, and color technicians working with oil and alkyd systems.

Key Features

• Strong Tinting Strength – Small amounts provide rich, vibrant color
• Compatible with Alkyd & Oil-Based Paints – Perfect for enamel, varnish, primer, and wood stains
• Fade-Resistant & Color-Stable – Maintains color integrity over time
• Smooth Dispersion – Easily mixes without clumping or streaking
• Wide Range of Available Colors – Use alone or blend for custom tones
• Ideal for Decorative & Industrial Applications – Suitable for both DIY and professional use

Recommended Uses

• Tinting alkyd enamel paints (e.g., Gloss-It™, Liquid Tile™, Flat Wall Enamel)
• Oil-based primers, sealers, and metal coatings
• Wood finishes, stains, and varnishes
• Decorative and industrial color-matching projects
• Touch-ups, custom color requests, and small-batch paint mixing

Application Guidelines

Usage Instructions:

• Stir or shake well before use
• Mix thoroughly into the base paint until fully dispersed
• Add sparingly—recommended at no more than 10% by volume of the base paint
• Always test a small batch to verify color output before full mixing

Compatibility:

• For use with alkyd-based paints, oil-based coatings, solvent-borne primers and varnishes
• Not recommended for water-based or latex paints—use Davies® Water-Based Colorants instead

Pack Sizes:

Available in ¼ pint, ½ pint, and 1 pint

Color Range:

Available in a variety of standard tinting colors including:

• Lamp Black
• Raw Sienna
• Burnt Umber
• Venetian Red
• Yellow Oxide
• Medium Yellow
• Thalo Blue
• Thalo Green
• Toluidine Red
  …and more.

Safety & Clean-Up:

• Use in a well-ventilated area
• Avoid inhalation and direct contact with skin or eyes
• Clean tools and spills with mineral spirits or appropriate solvent
• Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from flame or heat
• Keep out of reach of children