Friday, July 30, 2010

Is it a problem to stain wood with an oil based stain after it rains?

Will it bubble up after it dries and the moisture comes out of the wood?Is it a problem to stain wood with an oil based stain after it rains?
Make sure the wood is 100% dry first. If it is going to rain again within 24 hours don't stain. Otherwise, as long as its totally dry now its ok.Is it a problem to stain wood with an oil based stain after it rains?
might not bubble up but might not soak in and give you an even finish, either. Wait for it to dry out good first.
Yes


Do not apply a wood stain to damp wood. it will cause problems. Sikkens, a leading manufacturer of deck stains suggests a moisture content of less than 21%. if you don't want to test with a moisture meter, a good idea is to wait AT LEAST 2-3 days of dry weather before applying stain
Like the Rain in Spain that Falls Mainly in the Plains---


Painting is best done with Patience !





It takes a lot of willpower ! You've found a screwdriver


to open the cans , gone to the store for new brushes


because you neglected to clean them the last time---


and you've donned your smock for painting--and you're


all set----then the Rains came !





But,yes---you have to wait !


Not even your hair dryer will solve the problem---


the wood has to dry from the inside out---





Thank goodness for TV----otherwise we'd have


to read a Book for a few days---what an old-


fashioned thought !





If the wood is outdoors,may I suggest a coating


or two of Spar Varnish on top of the stain ?


It is used for Boats---among others.





Any how I'm sure it'll look nice when u finish !
Much better to let it dry for a few days, like a deck,
Much better to treat dry wood - am actually typing this with wood stainer stained fingers!! Doing mine at the moment!!

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