I came across the article below that explains why 2 coats of stain is not a good idea. is there a second to this? Disagreement?
I finally found the tone i wanted with my stairs with a 2nd coat, not achievable by any other way or color, and then i read this.
http://blog.basiccoatings.com/2013/09/26/double-staining-double-trouble/
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I think there is a bunch of bad information there. They are selling a product, not supplying information.
Finishes can peel if the stain has not finished drying.
All I can say is that I have done this with no problems. Years ago, I built a piece of furniture and applied the first coat of stain, wiping off excess as usual. After it dried, I dabbed on more stain in places for special effect and let it dry. Then coated with poly. It held up for many years. Most directions on the can that I have read suggest applying a second coat if needed to get a darker color.
this is what i though, but wasnt sure. I dont believe 100 percent of what i read on labels because some are sales tactics (2 coats equal use more stain). I see a lot of real hardwood floors and laminate being advertised as being able to be installed below grade and it just isnt a good idea long term.
the other thing that did not make sense with this is that gel stain sits "on top" of the wood so in their eyes would not allow the topcoat to bond with the wood either if thats the way they are thinking
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