Can you use a water base stain after using Minwax wood conditioner ...if yes how long should you wait before appiying the stain?
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Mattie, I'm not sure if the label includes instructions for water based stain, but I have used water based stain (and over that, wax or polycrylic) several times with no problems. The easiest way I have found to do it is to get all your staining supplies ready, then to apply the conditioner with a saturated chip brush, let it sit for 2-3 minutes, wipe the excess off with a rag, let it dry for 3-5 minutes (to soak in, it won't be dry) and apply the stain. Let it sit according to the directions, reapply as desired, then allow to fully cure and seal however you'd like. For the record, I do highly recommend the conditioner, it really does make a difference in how nicely and evenly the stain applies. Good luck, how this helps!
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I gave my wood a light sanding. Really liked this stain because you didn't have to seal it afterwards.
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Yep! Painted or not. If you are going to stain, you want to let it dry completely, like two days, before trying to stick to the wood. Also, make sure there isn't saw dust before you start sticking.
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probably not. you should contact the chemical's manufacturer or a flooring expert. wood stains I think are a different problem because of the materials being treated.
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I believe it is parawood. I finished my end table with Minwax water based wood stain. I had a bit of trouble achieving an even application, but I believe that had more to do with the stain product than the wood.
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I have used the minwax on walnut, and it works well. I have used many finishes over Watco Danish Oil and they all adhere and work fine. I can't say for sure, but if it was mine I would apply it over the Danish Oil confidently. Both finishes are oil based. I used the finish, by the way, on walnut bathroom cabinets I made - it holds up really well to moisture and they look great. Just make sure the Danish Oil has dried completely.
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The tutorial I used via Pinterest showed very dark finished cabinets which I don't think would let the grain show through. This isn't the look I wanted.So I put the stain on fairly heavily, waited 3 minutes (don't let it dry) and wiped off. You can add all the coats you want to get the look you want. I used four on some things but only two on others. The stain still shows through on my pieces and I am very happy with the result. I also wanted to have a faint red finish which with the way I did it I do. Not in your face red, just a hint. I LOVE the Java stain.
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I have only spot cleaned with a barely damp rag. But honestly the stains on the wood didnt come out so as per advice of my dad, I used simple wax stain from hardware store and rubbed into wood twice till smooth. Then let kids play with it. It takes on a different sheen the more they touch it and the stains are hardly noticeable now. You could also lightly sand and then light stain the wood.
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I would play it safe and use a water based sanding sealer over the stain before applying this. That should act a s buffer or barrier between the two. Plus it will allow for a glass like finish. Since this product is an oil based finish, I don't know if the two are directly compatible. The whole water vs oil thing that is.
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I don't know the factory recommendation, BUT, if you are using a solvent based (like mineral spirits) type of stain, you can put it on as soon as the Wolmans is dry to touch
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We use oil base stain and it works fine. There is a good size hole on the tip.
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It takes me around 3-5 soak/wait/rinse times to get an older stain out. Depending on how old the stain is. Not sure about the smell part but have had no issues.
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I have not tried using deck stain with this product. But as my experience there should be no problem doing so. Just make sure you have a cleaning agent after you complete staining your deck. Deck stains are not water based.
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I have not, but the stain, if applied in several coats is very dark. So little if any wood grain should show. Have you looked at posts on Pintrest, they are very helpful. Good Luck
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yes, we had a dark water stain which was removed with one application. we gave it a second application just to ensure we did not miss anything. the stain removal was almost instant with the first application. we highly recommend this product.
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All of the wood should be treated. Then let it sit 24-48 hours and you're in business!! Love this stuff...
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I didn't use this on water-damaged cabinets and furniture, but we just pulled up carpeting and discovered several water stains, most likely from canine urine, which darkened the oak floors. I used steel wool and Duraseal Cleaner and waxer which really didn't help. On the large area I used a bleaching product, and even after several applications it didn't clear it up. I finally scraped with a razor and sanded lightly which only lightened it a bit. What is really needed is a deeper sanding and refinishing. Not doing it at this point. Hope this helped. I do really love this product for its advertised purposes. Did a beautiful job on evening out my mom's walnut kitchen cabinets, 50 years old, after using the Howard cleaner.