More than one coat can be applied to deepen the color provided you ve done the above process.
Minwax gel stain sticky.
So much so i had to clean some of it off my hands.
I purchased and applied one coat of minwax gel stain 4 nights ago.
Don t rush the process.
Delivers uniform color evenly on wood and non wood surfaces such as metal veneer and fiberglass.
As noted in the article above wood stain is made to soak into wood not sit on top of it.
Apply seal with a coat of shellac.
I went to move the piece into place this evening and it is still very tacky.
Mistake 2 not wiping off my stain.
Wipe off any stain the wood does not absorb.
Stains are designed to dry in the wood not on the wood.
The remaining stain will come off.
Minwax stain should dry flat if it has a shiny sheen it was put on too thickly.
Take a dry rag after 24 hours and wipe down the surface.
What happened why isn t it dry cured yet.
You ll notice the front of the minwax wood finish product says penetrates stains and seals.
Typically if minwax stain is still tacky after 4 6 hours there was too much stain left behind.
What can i do to get it dried.
Overlay with varnish not exactly my top option.
After wiping off the excess it should be almost dry.
Mistake 3 using an old can of finish.
Minwax gel stain is specifically designed to give you full control over the staining process and help you achieve beautiful results.
Time will probably not make the tackiness go away.