What happened why isn t it dry cured yet.
Minwax gel stain sticky.
Mistake 2 not wiping off my stain.
You ll notice the front of the minwax wood finish product says penetrates stains and seals.
Minwax stain should dry flat if it has a shiny sheen it was put on too thickly.
Wipe off any stain the wood does not absorb.
The surface will be sticky if you didn t wipe it down enough 15 minutes after application.
What can i do to get it dried.
Anytime i have let my stain harden on top of the wood it turned sticky and uneven and rubbed off easily.
More than one coat can be applied to deepen the color provided you ve done the above process.
After wiping off the excess it should be almost dry.
I purchased and applied one coat of minwax gel stain 4 nights ago.
Don t rush the process.
Minwax gel stain is specifically designed to give you full control over the staining process and help you achieve beautiful results.
I went to move the piece into place this evening and it is still very tacky.
Mistake 3 using an old can of finish.
Apply seal with a coat of shellac.
Stains are designed to dry in the wood not on the wood.
Take a dry rag after 24 hours and wipe down the surface.
Typically if minwax stain is still tacky after 4 6 hours there was too much stain left behind.
Time will probably not make the tackiness go away.
Overlay with varnish not exactly my top option.
As noted in the article above wood stain is made to soak into wood not sit on top of it.
The remaining stain will come off.