How Long Should You Wait For Stain To Dry Between Coats

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Matt Hagens

A wood stain application requires careful timing, especially when adding multiple coats. Done correctly, you get a flawless finish; when done wrong, you risk tackiness or uneven color. This article dives into stain drying times, environmental factors, and common pitfalls. …

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Finishing Face-Off: Wood Stain vs Dye

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Matt Hagens

Back in the 60s and early 70s, it was tie-dyed tee shirts and bell-bottom jeans, the uniform of the day.  Rock music, Woodstock, the aroma of cannabis in the air, but don’t take the brown acid.  Colorful, each tee was …

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Does Sealing Wood Help Prevent Warping?

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Matt Hagens

Even though the warp drives in Star Trek lore were merely make-believe and came from Ray Bradbury’s imagination, engineers and scientists today appear to be close to a warp drive engine.  Imagine that.  (pun intended) A warped sense of humor …

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Is Polyurethane Flammable After It Dries?

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Matt Hagens

Take a guess how much polyurethane is produced every year.  Go ahead, guess.  Here’s a hint:  it’s a commodity product, meaning it is produced in huge quantities each year.   If you guessed 25M metric tons every year, you are either …

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