water based varnish over oil based stain?

[vernonls]

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?

[bhh]

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

[Rob Young]

bhh said:

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

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+1

[jteneyck]

+ 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.

John

[JR1]

+3
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.