Cabinet staining question

retreatwi

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While I stained a cabinet, I noticed that in the darker grains of the wood grain, the stain sort of seeped back up and made small blobs of stain. I had to wipe it off every few hours. Is this a normal thing to happen? Can this be prevented?
thanks
 
While I stained a cabinet, I noticed that in the darker grains of the wood grain, the stain sort of seeped back up and made small blobs of stain. I had to wipe it off every few hours. Is this a normal thing to happen? Can this be prevented?
thanks

There is some pre-staind sealer that will help reduce that effect and also give you a more even stain.
 
Stop!

I've seen that but never used it. I'll pick some up and give it a try.
thanks


Don't put sanding sealer on now!!! :no:

NOT on top of fresh stain, then you'll really have a big mess!

On your work that's already weeping, wipe the cabs down with a nice soft cloth JUST DAMP with mineral spirits
Let your work sit overnight and wipe again as needed
Also, when staining don't flood your work, that makes what you are going through worse
Light coats to allow the wood and the color to adjust
When you put petroleum product on wood, and that includes stain, it really can set a lot of things in motion :yes:
 
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