Is it OK to Thin A Solid Stain
Quick Column Summary:
- Thin a solid stain
- Yes, it is just paint
- See what manufacturer recommends on label
Solid stain, for the most part, is just paint.
The paint manufacturers won't tell you this on the label, but they're just a coating like paint.
Most people consider stains to be a thin product that penetrates into wood, NOT stays on top of wood.
The answer is: Yes, you can thin solid stain!
Just read the label and see what the manufacturer recommends.
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