Can I stain a light colored railing dark without sanding first ?
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Yes, especially if you don't want the paint to stick.
Short answer, no. Think about it - what is the stain going to stick to? Sand, stain, seal.
Try a stripper before sanding. It may have a coat of varnish for protection.
Then sand, stain and seal.
Good Luck,
John
try a deglosser. I use it on furniture all the time
Sanding will be necessary to achieve a completely covered railing.
Yes, but you need to know if the first stain is sealed. You might need to sand that finish off first.