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Never apply a coating over a surface that hasn't fully cured. If the stain is "tacky" then it either has been applied way too thick for a penetrating stain, it was applied in high humidity, or it has not been allowed to dry sufficiently.
Either allow sufficient time for the stain to dry, or if it's just not drying, remove the stain and reapply under the correct conditions before applying a clear coat.
What else can I help you with?
Can you use gloss spar varnish over oil base stain?
Yes, but why waste the varnish. - (it is meant for bare wood )
What is the difference between a varnish and a stain?
A stain is used to color the wood while a varnish is a topcoat used to protect the wood.
What do you do about tacky stain-repair job after trying to blend in several dog-scratch marks on a dark walnut varnished table using stain and now the table is tacky?
I would remove the stain from the entire piece (leg or top) and then carefully re-stain it properly.
Is there a product that will seal tacky oil based stain on cabinets?
No, you need to remove the tacky coating before anything will stick properly.
Varnish over painted floor is still tacky in some areas after 20 hrs drying time?
Varnish usually takes two or three days to cure completely so it is not surprising it is still sticky. Stay off the floor until it is completely cured.
Can you use gloss spar varnish over oil base stain?
Yes, but why waste the varnish. - (it is meant for bare wood )
Why is the stain still tacky after a week?
The stain may still be tacky after a week due to factors such as high humidity, improper application, or using a low-quality stain.
What is the difference between a varnish and a stain?
A stain is used to color the wood while a varnish is a topcoat used to protect the wood.
Will a tacky stain eventually dry?
Yes, a tacky stain will eventually dry as long as it is left undisturbed and given enough time to air dry.
Why do you need to sand a hardwood floor first before applying stain and varnish?
Wood stain MUST penetrate the grain of the wood or it doesn't color. clear coats like Varnish or Urethaneare designed to seal over the stain "color" & keep the wood from being "stained" by all the dirt & spills it endures over time. If you don't sand the old finish off evenly it will keep the new stain from penetrating and it will also allow the stain to penetrate in areas where the old varnish was worn or damaged but not in others making the new stain blotchy & uneven. A good quality urethane is far better and easier to apply than Varnish. .
What is the best finish to use over an oil-based stain for optimal results?
For optimal results over an oil-based stain, the best finish to use is a clear polyurethane varnish.
What is the difference between wood stain and varnish?
Wood stain is a colored liquid that penetrates into the wood to change or enhance its color, while varnish is a clear protective coating that is applied over the wood to provide a glossy finish and protect it from damage.
What do you do about tacky stain-repair job after trying to blend in several dog-scratch marks on a dark walnut varnished table using stain and now the table is tacky?
I would remove the stain from the entire piece (leg or top) and then carefully re-stain it properly.
Why should stains should not be applied over a varnish?
Stains are meant to penetrate the pores of the wood. The varnish seals the pores of the wood. Stain applied afterword just does not work well.
Is there a product that will seal tacky oil based stain on cabinets?
No, you need to remove the tacky coating before anything will stick properly.
Varnish over painted floor is still tacky in some areas after 20 hrs drying time?
Varnish usually takes two or three days to cure completely so it is not surprising it is still sticky. Stay off the floor until it is completely cured.
How do you protect timber?
1) varnish 2) use a wood stain
