Any Staining Experts Out There...

[KMP]

The tank stand is ready for it's final coat. I've read some "DIY" articles and it mentioned light sandings in between coats. The directions on the can of stain I'm using says, do not sand between coats.

So, to sand or not to sand? If so, what grit paper [or other]?

 

[KYBA]

Im no expert. Are u clearing it or is it an all in one type of stain?

 

[Reefugee]

I'm not an expert, but I have never sand between stain coats. I know that you can sand between coats of polyurethane.

If don't get a concrete answer - I would follow the direction on the stain can.

 

[crazzyreefer]

I have stained many cabinets, first strip the items, then wipe down with lacquer thinner, depending on the type of finish, you will be using the stain and then wipe off after a few minutes. it it appears too dark you can wipe off with the thinner. If the color isnt correct, you can either glaze the finish, or mix the stains., on my build thread, I used a 6 step finish to match the cabinets in the kitchen. after it dries then use a poly finish (gloss) if you use multiple coats then you will need to sand between coats.

Do not sand between coats of stain! only between poly coats.

you can call me if you have any questions

925-705-3833
Nicholas

 

[KMP]

thanks folks. will not sand between stains - will nugget through the poly coat after when i get there.

nicholas, i'll check out your build thread - "if the color isnt' correct, you can either glaze the finis or mix the stains". that peaked my intersest - thanks - I have the 'darkness' i was after, but the shade, although close, isn't an exact match - yet. you may be hearing from me - thank you.

 

[crazzyreefer]

No problem, if I dint have my son today I would help first hand, you can go back to the store and buy the real small cans of stain, and add just a bit to mix the color, or if you want a darker look you can use ebony stain and let it soak in the cracks, wiping off the rest with thinner.

 

[TAB]

it really depends one what your using and on what.


the reason why you sand between coats is the grain has raised.

if that has not happend, no reason to sand.

 

[mikid]

SANDING

SANDING

just a note...when sanding either between coats of stain/clear coat ....you dont use sanding paper,you use finishing steel wool!very fine,clean,no marks,easier to us.....:rollface:

 

[casalt]

wow. sanding is so is the next coat has something to adhere to and to smooth out any imperfections. Steel wool can only be used on OIL based finishes , you get rust spots with water based finishes. four OOOO steel wool works great for that polish look. staining is a matter of taste, once the first coat of sealer goes on you cant change the color anymore, I tried. Wipe on poly with a clean rag for each coat turns out pretty smooth. wood species and grain play a big role. This site has helped me alot.

http://thewoodwhisperer.com/

 

[h2obaby]

I'm no expert on staining wood...but, if you want to know how to stain your wives linenoleum dining room floor , dining table and coffee table, with beautiful purple dots and puddles, I'm pretty good with pvc cement and primer...(by the way..the primer WILL remove any stain or finish from wood very nicely)

kelly the finish destroyer

 

[KMP]

thanks all - i keep saying it - but i think i need just one more coat of stain (that'll be the 4th coat)