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mark11
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# Posted: 15 Sep 2022 12:40pm
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Im looking to apply oil based stain on Friday but worried it might not be enough time to cure properly. Here is a screenshot of my weather forecast for next few days.
If I apply on Friday at 5pm then I have overnight + Sat sunny day then it rains on Sunday night.

Do you think this is enough time ?
Thanks
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jsahara24
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# Posted: 15 Sep 2022 01:06pm
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yes I think that would be OK...

What does the instructions on your chosen stain say?

Nate R
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# Posted: 15 Sep 2022 01:12pm
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I'd go for it, I think you'll be OK.

mark11
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# Posted: 15 Sep 2022 01:25pm
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Quoting: jsahara24
What does the instructions on your chosen stain say?


Says: "Allow 1st coat to thoroughly dry for 24 hours (possibly longer in cold and/or humid weather) before applying additional coat."

mark11
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# Posted: 15 Sep 2022 01:26pm
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Quoting: Nate R
I'd go for it, I think you'll be OK.

So its ok even if it rains after first full day ? It should adhere properly ?

toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 15 Sep 2022 08:07pm
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Humidity is your enemy.

Brettny
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# Posted: 16 Sep 2022 05:18am
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I wouldn't do it. It's not just one day of rain is 3.

Also what oil based stain says to apply more than 1 coat? Typicaly your trying to get as much stain soaked into the wood as possible so a second coat isnt needed. How old is the wood it's being applied to?

mark11
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# Posted: 16 Sep 2022 09:20am
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These are new logs.
Also temps supposed to drop to 37 overnight by 6am so I worry about frost too. It will be sometime but still dont like the fact that will drop so low and rain coming after

snobdds
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# Posted: 16 Sep 2022 04:26pm
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Oil stain has solvents in it. It will dry whether or not the conditions are perfect. It's a chemical process, not a natural one.

Go for it.

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