Finish Problems and Solutions – BLEED-BACK

BLEED-BACK

THE CAUSE

Excessive Stain Saturation:

The Issue: Stain saturates excessively into the cracks between boards. Root Cause: Overapplication of stain during the staining process.

Pigmented or Thick Stain Woes:

The Issue: Highly pigmented or thick stain fails to dry before coating with finish. Root Cause: Use of overly pigmented or thick stains without allowing adequate drying time.

Dry Conditions During Staining:

The Issue: Overly dry conditions during staining lead to the surface of the stain drying, trapping liquid stain below. Root Cause: Staining in excessively dry conditions without proper...

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