2006-10-01 06:51:17 · 6 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
it depends on what stain you use and how many coats you put on, but typically you need to wait at least 24 to 48 hours. When I build furniture, it's usually a 10 day process.
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2006-10-01 06:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by floridaturkeyhunter 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its been awhile since I used Minwax. Does it say that you can coat overtop with a clear varnish or polyurethane? I seem to recall it was one of those stains that does not need a top coat. That was its finish. Read again. Stain should not be tacky in anycase. Tells me there is something in there besides stain. Hopefully this was all done on "fresh wood" - nothing that would have wax or oil on it.(because it will never dry)
2016-03-18 03:22:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what kind of wood it is. The softer the wood the more stain it absorbs and the longer it is before you can poly it. It also depends on the temperature where you are and the humidity. I usually wait 24 to 48 hours and I use a moisture meter. Best bet is a scrap wood test.
2006-10-01 07:05:21 · answer #3 · answered by William E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the time is 12 hours.. BUT. I never follolw that rule.. I always.. always wait 2 days to make good and sure it is dried very very well.
2006-10-01 10:56:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually about 2 hrs.
2006-10-01 06:54:32 · answer #5 · answered by papalapew 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
24 hrs is a safe bet - also please dispose of staining materials properly !! very flameable, they can self combust
2006-10-01 10:02:56 · answer #6 · answered by floors1958 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few hours
2006-10-01 06:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by Shadow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋