How Long Should Stain Dry Before Applying Polyurethane

Oil-Based Wood Stain

It may take anywhere between six and 24 hours for an oil-based stain to completely dry.

Water-Based Stain

Water-based stains dry in about 1-2 hours, making them an excellent choice for tasks that require a quick turnaround.

Gel-Based Wood Stain

Gel-based wood stains takes a minimum of eight hours to dry, and can take as long as 24 hours to fully cure.

Lacquer Wood Stain

Because it just takes five to ten minutes to dry completely, you can use it for all of those jobs that have a tight deadline.

Ways To Speed Up the Drying Time of Wood Stain

Ensure That Your  Wood Has Been  Sanded Correctly

Create the Perfect Ambient Conditions  for Your Workpiece

Waiting for the wood stain to cure can be a tiresome task, but if you do not wait and apply polyurethane to the sticky stain, your entire project will be ruined as neither the wood stain nor the polyurethane layer will dry.

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