[davinci]

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]

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]

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

 

[Dustyrose]

yes

 

[Mr. Mike]

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]

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

 

[Mr. Mike]

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.