Questions and Answers for Varathane 1 qt. White Wash Interior Wood Stain

A:  Happy to help, AJ! For the best results, we recommend sanding bare wood prior to application. This will open up the wood pores and allow the wash to penetrate into the wood. Rust-Oleum Varathane Whitewash Wood Stain can also be allowed to sit on the surface for a little longer to make it more opaque. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  I applied the stain on oak plywood with solid oak trim on the edges. Used a foam sponge brush. Brushed with grain Didn’t wipe. It soaked evenly. Put on two coats looks good. Used a water based satin topcoat. Two coats on the stain and two coats of satin topcoat.

A:  Happy to help, Tara! While a polyurethane is not always needed with Rust-Oleum Varathane White Wash Wood Enhancer, we do recommend one for the best protection on high-touch areas. We recommend Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Ultimate Polyurethane for a crystal clear finish. https://www.homedepot.com/s/varathane%2520water-based%2520polyurethae?NCNI-5 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  top coat is an extra layer of protection to your end product. i always try to see how it looks with and without poly layer... and i end up doing the coating. i used a non treated wood for my outdoor furniture... and stained it with poly coat... it looks very nice even though it went through a rainy winter season. . i might need another top coat for coming season. i will definitely recommend to use a top coat. thanks

A:  hello.. i believe this item requires a top coat. there was another type of stain that comes with poly mix. i prefer using stains with poly... as it reduces the time and efforts yo get the end product ready. however... this is a very nice shade either with or with poly. will recommend this product. hope it helps

A:  Happy to help! For more information on this, we recommend checking out the SDS for Rust-Oleum Varathane White Wash Wood Stain. This information can be found in section 16. https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/2f/2fedfa1c-6dc2-4489-863c-337c75df0645.pdf - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Great question! Stain is best applied to a bare wood surface, to ensure maximum penetration and absorption. It would be best to sand the surface, removing the existing finish, before application of the new stain. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 8

A:  just sand the surface to get rid of the previous finish and prep it your next shade. it shouldn't be an issue. thanks

A:  Thank you for reaching out. Rust-Oleum coatings, including Rust-Oleum Varathane White Wash Wood Stain, are not intended for applications to surfaces in direct contact with food or beverages. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  Happy to help, Pat! While Rust-Oleum Varathane White Wash Wood Stain can be used on previously stained wood surfaces, we do not recommend it for use over previously finished wood surfaces. If a polyurethane is present, the finish will need to be sanded off. This will ensure proper penetration of the white wash and allow for proper drying. The final look of the white wash over the stain will be dependent on the application method, so we recommend applying in a test area first. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  yes... if using around moisture.. top coat is needed. une less product is a polyurethane mix. thanks

A:  We can help, Bryan! For more handled surfaces, we do recommend applying a polyurethane over Rust-Oleum Varathane White Wash Wood Stain. For a crystal clear finish, we recommend Rust-Oleum Varathane Water-Based Ultimate Polyurethane. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Clear-Satin-Water-Based-Interior-Polyurethane-200241H/100169146 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Happy to help, Wendy. If there's a previous finish on the wood, you'll want to remove it prior to applying the Rust-Oleum Wood Stain. The stain needs to penetrate into the wood, and if there's something in the way of that process, you may end up with a tacky stain. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 1

A:  We can help you. Jilly! Rust-Oleum Varathane White Wash Wood Stain can be applied to bare or previously stained wood surfaces. However, danish oil penetrates deeply into the wood and would not allow this product to adhere or dry well. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  It's a little hard to get a good finish, Arianna, using a sprayer with the Rust-Oleum Varathane Stain. We recommend that you use a natural bristle brush, or a lint free rag for application for best results and to avoid any drying issues! - Rust-Oleum Product Support 1