Stain sticks _in_ poly. Think of the poly as the vehicle, versus the oil.

Now do you get it?

"Bay Area Dave" wrote in message
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what's your point? just because there is a stain/poly finish doesn't
mean that you can just wipe straight stain over a dry poly finish, now
does it???

dave

George wrote:
Think about it Dave. Minwax and others make a stain/poly all-in-one
finish.

Difficulty comes with a difference between the look of stain in wood
versus
stain over wood. Scuff and do the bottom with full-strength
stain/varnish,
dilute the top treatment, you might have a chance.

The Rev is correct in saying that oil colors are compatible with
oil-based
varnish, so you can mix your own if you care to.


"Bay Area Dave" wrote in message
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buy her some gradient tinted glasses. you are right;stain isn't gonna
stick to poly.