Can you go over oil based polyurethane with water based?

Can you go over oil based polyurethane with water based?

Flooring wholesalers and veteran floor finishers agree that you can recoat water-based poly with oil-based as long as the original coating has completely cured—generally 30 to 60 days. You’ll have to lightly buff the old finish with a power buffer to prepare it for the new polyurethane.

Is it possible to use a water based finish over an oil based stain?

QUESTION: Can oil and water based products be used over each other? ANSWER: Yes! but the underlying finish has to be absolutely dry. When using a water based topcoat over an oil based stain, allow oil based finishes, such as Java Gel Stain, to dry at least 72 hours before coating with a water based topcoat.

Should I use oil based or water based stain?

If the wood is going to be in direct exposure to wind, rain, and sunlight, an oil-based stain is the best choice. This is because it is more durable than a water-base and will provide a more complete protective layer against these elements.

How long does oil based stain take to dry?

Wipe-on Liquid Stains and Top Coats can dry in 6-8 hours under ideal conditions (70% – 75% humidity). Cooler temperatures or higher humidity may extend the time needed for drying up to 12-24 hours or longer.

Does water based stain need to be sealed?

Always seal General Finishes Water Based Wood Stain, General Finishes Dye Stain and General Finishes Enduro Ready-To-Match (RTM) Water Based Wood Stain with 3 coats of topcoat. More coats will not improve durability.

How long does it take stain to fully dry?

It can take around 1 to 2 hours before a coat of an oil-based wood stain dries. You then have to wait for another couple of hours before applying the second coat. Finally, you need to wait at least 8 hours before you can apply your finish of choice.

How can you tell the difference between oil based and water based stain?

At first glance, these two wood stains can look identical. But if you take a little closer look, you’ll be able to easily tell the difference between oil based stain and water based stain. The easiest way to tell if stain is oil or water based is to look on the can and see what is needed to clean the brush afterwards.

When to apply water based paint over oil based paint?

Apply one to two coats of an oil-or water-based bonding primer and dry according to product directions. You’ll know the surface is adequately primed when the former paint color, stains, and other surface imperfections are no longer visible. Apply at least two coats of water-based paint over oil-based paint.

Why does linseed oil stain not dry on wood?

This is especially true when using a “penetrating” stain with linseed oil. Penetrating stains are not designed to sit on the surface. Over sanding the wood smooth can also cause a problem when using penetrating stains because you close the grain of the wood and it becomes difficult for the stain to penetrate.

When to use oil based stain on cabinets?

As a former cabinet maker, I can tell you that I used oil based stains almost exclusively for kitchen and bathroom cabinets. In my opinion, oil based stains are the simplest to use because the oil base allows plenty of time to remove the excess before the stain sets and dries.