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water based varnish over oil based stain?
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06-07-2016, 11:40 AM
Can I put a water based varnish over an oil based stain if I am careful to leave plenty of time for the oil based stain to dry?
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06-07-2016, 12:00 PM
Yes, given sufficient dry time. For insurance, you can add a barrier coat of dewaxed shellac.
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06-07-2016, 01:57 PM
bhh said:


Yes, given sufficient dry time. For insurance, you can add a barrier coat of dewaxed shellac.



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06-07-2016, 02:45 PM
+ 2. Dewaxed shellac assures a good bond most every time. If you don't have spray equipment use rattle can shellac; it's dewaxed. If you have spray equipment, use Sealcoat, or mix your own.

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06-07-2016, 07:20 PM
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Not a big fan of stains but have done it a couple of times. Over oil based-assuming it's dry-wipe on works fine as well.
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