New stain on front doors of stand-should I be worried

[Cliving1]

Stupid question/(s):

I just took my doors off of my tank over the weekend and put Minwax stain on them. I got new handles in so I wanted to do both at once. Is there anything I need to worry about with the stain and the tank? It says let the stain dry for 8 hours (has been 24 I just got home from work), just curious if I need to seal the doors or anything? Will the humidity/temp under the tank do anything to the stain?

Otherwise I will slap them back on, dont need to see all that stuff down there!

 

[heathlindner25]

If its just stain and is completely dry ,I say hang them. Now when floors get refinished, that's a whole different story and can be very dangerous to your tank. hth

 

[billdogg]

A couple coats of a good quality polyurethane to seal them would be a good idea. My go-to finish is General exterior water based. No odor, you can apply it with disposable foam brushes so clean up is quick. Pick a finish - satin/semi/gloss.

 

[Cliving1]

Yeah I guess I was getting at since they are already off, why not seal them with a clearcoat. I mean if there is a possibility it could affect something down the road I dont want to take that chance. But at the same time it is stain..should be set in.

Well I better run out to the store so I can get this process moving.

Thanks guys!

 

[thegrun]

I would definitely put a sealer on them or the saltwater will stain the wood. Polyurethane works very well, if you like a more traditional looking finish I use Deft Clear Wood Finish.

 

[Cliving1]

Thanks grun, will make sure I do apply a clear coat, and check out the one mentioned