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davinci · 06-15-2009, 11:04 PM

if we were to stain interior Oak window casing, do we have to polyurethane it? also,could we eventually re stain it a different color or even paint it?
thanks

Dustyrose · 06-15-2009, 11:43 PM

if we were to stain interior Oak window casing, do we have to polyurethane it?

No, but if you want better results and a protected finish I would advise doing so.

also,could we eventually re stain it a different color or even paint it?

Are you serious? Decide what you really want before you touch that trim.

davinci · 06-15-2009, 11:49 PM

so with staining,you should always put on a polyurethane finsih..? i assume when you say protective finish,you mean polyurethane?
thank you

Dustyrose · 06-16-2009, 12:16 AM

yes

Mr. Mike · 06-16-2009, 04:09 AM

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also,could we eventually re stain it a different color or even paint it?

Yes you can always stain darker, or strip and stain lighter.

You can paint over it, yes.

davinci · 06-16-2009, 07:32 AM

in order to stain darker, do we have to strip the polyurethane?
to paint it,do we have to strip the polyurethane?

Mr. Mike · 06-16-2009, 11:59 AM

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In order to stain darker, do we have to strip the polyurethane?
to paint it,do we have to strip the polyurethane?

No you don't have to strip, use a product made for going over a lighter stain and sealer to go darker. Just sand the surfaces like you would for a future re-seal and apply the stain on the surface. I change light stain to dark stain all the time on re-paints.