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Polyurethane Over Oil Stain?
Q: Can I safely apply polyurethane to an indoor project that was coated with an oil-based stain?
A: Sure you can. This is the situation where polyurethane is usually applied. As long as the oil stain is completely dry beforehand you’ll be fine. You can even apply water-based urethane over an oil-based stain.
All this said, there’s more to getting smooth results than just brushing on several coats of polyurethane. If you do this and nothing else your resul