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Can you use a waterbase finish over a oil based stain? I got some cabinent doors to finish and I really like using a water based finish but the stain I like is oil based.
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Ron, There was < Obsolete Link > this recent discussion over at BT which may help you decide. Slainte, RJ.
*Thanks Sgian I must of over looked that one but it it is helpful.
*RonYes, you can mix them !For centuries finishers have mixed oil base with water base. The trick is to use a barrier coat that is compatible with oil and water...such as alcohol.Alcohol will mix with oil (look at the ingredients in "lemon oil" or suntan oil...the substances like paraben, laurate, stearate, etc are all oil based. the stuff ending in "ol" like propanol, glycol, etc are all alcohols). Alcohol also mixes with water -- go into a bar and see if they serve scotch (definitely an alcohol) and water.Shellac is alcohol based.To use an oil base with a water base product, apply a seal coat of shellac between the two. A seal coat is 1 part shellac to 2-3 parts of denatured alcohol.It dries in 20 minutes, has minimal toxicity, and is inexpensive.It's easy enough to test this. The shellac and alcohol will cost about $7.Good Luck,Bob
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