Can I stain over unfinished stained wood?
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03-22-18, 04:35 AM
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Can I stain over unfinished stained wood?
I just refinished a used China cabinet for my wife. I sanded, then painted it, except for the counter top. That I sanded bare and stained. Before I sealed it with polyurethane she told me she hated the stain color. Can I re-stain significantly darker without sanding off all the stain I put on. Incase it matters, I did use wood conditioner prior to putting the stain on. I stained with Sequoia Red and will be going to a cherry or darker color. I am hoping that because I did not seal it I can just apply another coat of stain. Thank for your insight.
#2
03-22-18, 05:47 AM
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Yes, go ahead and stain again. I would use a stain compatible with the previous. Water based if the previous stain was water based or oil based if the first was oil based.
#3
03-22-18, 09:49 AM
Before I sealed it with polyurethane
Woodcraft carry's a line, I believe it's called General Finish (something like that), and it's really good!
#5
03-22-18, 01:24 PM
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I'm with Mark. Additionally, I would question the conditioner since you intend to go darker, as conditioner limits how much stain can be absorbed and, therefore, how dark you can get it.
