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...