How long does it try Minwax Wood finish to Dry?

Question

I didn't sand my table, and the original finish is on there, and I already put the minwax wood finish Ebony, and I was wondering how long it will take to completely dry. Its turning into a shiny piano black, which is fine, I just need to know how long it will take to dry before its not sticky any more.

The table was never waxy...it was a dull finish originally

Answer 1

It depends on if it is Oil based or Water based.

Oil based can feel sticky for days. Water based shouldn't feel sticky after a day.

Also, read the can.

Answer 2

If you used Minwax Ebony stain/finish, it might take a day or so. Put some of whatever finish you used on the underside of the table, then you might be able to use that area as a test.

Then again, depending on what "finish" you actually used and what finish was on the table already, it might never dry. I had a customer bring me some furniture, to which they had applied a minwax finish. It was still tacky in some places after several weeks.

If you have problems, feel free to e-mail me for help.

Answer 3

Minwax says
Dry Time: 2-6 hours, depending on size of area filled

Answer 4

Uh oh, you probably should have sanded, or removed the old finish. But, hopefully it will just take a little longer for it to dry. Getting some heat in the room will help, if that can't happen, then stir the air with a fan.

Answer 5

8-12 hours

Answer 6

normally six to eight hours.

If you did not get the wax off of the table, it may never dry.

Answer 7

That would depend on the conditions (humidity, temperature) of the location the item is in.