bob wrote:

Just finished putting two coats of oil based polyurethane on a red oak
entertainment center that was stained with Minwax gel stain. SWMBO noticed
that the lower section of the entertainment center is lighter in color than
the top. (It looked okay in the shop, but my lighting down there isn't the
greatest).

Question: Can I tint the poly and apply a third coat to the lower section,
effectively darking it? Or, perhaps I can buy some stain/poly combo? I
think I'd rather tint it so I can control the color.

I'm concerned that any type of stain over poly won't stick to the poly.

Thanks.

Bob

Artist's oil paints are compatible with poly. Earth pigments sienna and umber,
raw or burnt, can be mixed to closely approximate any wood color. Rag on thin
coats and buff. Repeat until you build the desired intensity. Addition
of thinner and linseed and/or tung oil extends working time, giving you up to
a half hour to wipe away mistakes.