RANA Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Hey i’m using a minwax dark walnut stain on my projects, and it takes forever to dry, is that normal? Can do something to speed up the process ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 In my experience, most Minwax stain dry to the touch in about 4 hours at 70 degF. Drying overnight is usually plenty to avoid having the stain lift as the topcoat is applied. The only exception I have seen is the 'Mahogany' stain from Minwax. That stuff contains some sort of oily ingredient that takes 2 or 3 days to cure. I assume you are talking about oil-based stains, not any of the stain/varnish blend products (Polyshades?) A word of advice: as your experience grows, you will find that attempts to make one species of wood look like a different species are unsatisfactory. The most pleasing appearance generally results from selecting a wood species that already has the color you prefer. Stains and dyes can help make the color more uniform, or can enhance figured grain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Are you wiping the excess off after applying it? If you don't, I'd guess the cure time would be a lot longer (and give you a crappy finish) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Heat and air movement help to dry a stain or finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANA Posted November 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 1 hour ago, wtnhighlander said: In my experience, most Minwax stain dry to the touch in about 4 hours at 70 degF. Drying overnight is usually plenty to avoid having the stain lift as the topcoat is applied. The only exception I have seen is the 'Mahogany' stain from Minwax. That stuff contains some sort of oily ingredient that takes 2 or 3 days to cure. I assume you are talking about oil-based stains, not any of the stain/varnish blend products (Polyshades?) A word of advice: as your experience grows, you will find that attempts to make one species of wood look like a different species are unsatisfactory. The most pleasing appearance generally results from selecting a wood species that already has the color you prefer. Stains and dyes can help make the color more uniform, or can enhance figured grain. Yeah i’m using oil based stain. Thank you for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Give us something to work with. Forever is really subjective to anyone who has used Waterox. How are you applying? Are you wiping back after it sits? Type of wood? Are you applying per the directions on the can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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