The stain may still be tacky after a week due to factors such as high humidity, improper application, or using a low-quality stain.
Yes, a tacky stain will eventually dry as long as it is left undisturbed and given enough time to air dry.
I would remove the stain from the entire piece (leg or top) and then carefully re-stain it properly.
No, you need to remove the tacky coating before anything will stick properly.
Tacky Tuesday...so wear something tacky!
The decoration was very tacky.Stop the tacky behaviour.
Something is wrong with the 'kicking time' to dry and you should go to a good Hardware Store and ask a expert.
you need to wipe the excess stain off the deck with a clean rag. It will never dry and it will float to the top of the sealer
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.
If it is just the stain with no top coat or sealer on it, just wipe it down with a rag and mineral spirits, paint thinner, Lacquer thinner, anything to put the stain back into solution.
"tacky" and "jackie"tacky
The wood stain smell usually lingers for a few days to a week after applying it.
Depending on the stain technique it can take anywhere from 2 to 24-hours for the stain to dry. For cabinets, you should wait the entire 24-hours to make sure the stain is not still tacky and to prevent smudges on the finish.