Can I put a sealant over stain?
If I apply stain to laminate/particle board, will a sealant keep it from rubbing off?
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Can I stain a darker stain over lighter stain?
I don't want to strip existing stain. Can I stain over with darker stain?
I'm not sure if it will hold well. I would sand the surface lightly and then use a gel stain. If it's not adhering well you could use a clear spray sealer.
You can try it! But, I would also recommend gel stain and sealing with a poly. .:)
You can check out my how to use gel stain below. :)
https://letspaintfurniture.com/how-to-use-gel-stain/
Ah..gel stain..makes so much sense..Thanks for your advice.
There are several ways to seal your stained wood. The most durable are oil-based polyurethanes, but the most recent water-based ones are great options. The wipe-on version is very practical but I prefer to apply the regular canned one with a sponge brush.
Here is a video on how I re-stained and sealed the top of this buffet.
https://youtu.be/nslbSjKR2BE