Sunday, February 21, 2010

Will oil based wood stain dry when applied over top of water based paint? Using for faux antique look.?

Will oil based stain dry when applied over top of water based paint? I was thinking of using it to do a faux antique look on some cabinets.Will oil based wood stain dry when applied over top of water based paint? Using for faux antique look.?
All stains (oil or water based) are designed to soak into the fibers of natural wood. They do not work well on non-porous surfaces (such as a painted wood surface).





Most likely, if you stain this surface, and let it dry, it will look mottled and dirty, not antique. Also, it will not dry well, remaining tacky/sticky for several days afterward, and may rub off on your skin/clothes whenever it comes into contact with the dried stain.

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