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  • That's great advice, thanks!

    One thing though, the stuff I'm using dries waterproof, so if I try putting a second coat on, it just beads up and I have to wipe it off entirely.

    Should I be using separate stain and varnish?

  • All of that above and I didn't really address the question!

    It shouldn't be beading up, water based should stick to water based. You might need to key the surface with a very fine (250 grit or above) sandpaper. If you let me know the brand and product that you're using I might be able to help a bit more.

  • Really interesting to learn a bit about how the pros do it!

    At the other end of the spectrum, I'm staining my Ikea furniture with an Ikea stain called "VĂ…RDA". I figured it was my best bet to get something that worked.

    I'll try to get a photo of how it beads up.

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