Minwax Stain Dries Sticky
I used the miniwax gel stain never again on totally stripped wood cabinets so i was using it as a true stain not as a paint over another finish.
Minwax stain dries sticky. Mistake 3 using an old can of finish. More than one coat can be applied to deepen the color provided you ve done the above process. Stains are designed to dry in the wood not on the wood. Our innovative new formula delivers the same premium oil rich color as before but in a single coat that dries in just two hours.
After wiping off the excess it should be almost dry. I discovered quickly as you did that the stain dries too fast faster than indicated on the directions and needs to be wiped off almost immediately. The remaining stain will come off. As noted in the article above wood stain is made to soak into wood not sit on top of it.
Let the fresh stain sit for about 5 minutes which is long enough to dissolve the existing stain. Time will probably not make the tackiness go away. Minwax stain should dry flat if it has a shiny sheen it was put on too thickly. It penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of stain.
Mistake 2 not wiping off my stain. Minwax wood finish is a penetrating oil based wood stain which provides beautiful rich color that enhances the natural wood grain. Wipe off any stain the wood does not absorb. Minwax pre stain wood conditioner is specifically designed for use before staining new or bare soft and porous wood surfaces.
Anytime i have let my stain harden on top of the wood it turned sticky and uneven and rubbed off easily. Take a dry rag after 24 hours and wipe down the surface. Don t rush the process. The surface will be sticky if you didn t wipe it down enough 15 minutes after application.
Start your project today and finish today with new faster dry time. When you wipe it off with a rag it will take the coating of sticky stain with it.