How to Paint Over Stain Wood at Home

So the question is can you paint over stain wood? If so, how to do it? What are the steps for a better result?

In this article, I will share all those and how to prepare the wood in the first place so that it can come along with the paint.

Wood stain is a unique paint made from the same ingredients as paint. The difference is that stain gets absorbed into the wood, but the paint does not.

The paint works as the outside protector of the wood but the stain work as an inside security guard of the wood.

Wood stain is built especially to protect the wood from weather elements, water, wear, and anything that may cause harm to the wood.

It does not color the wood completely but left a tint shade.

Can You Paint Over Stain Wood

All the wood furniture in your house is stained (most of them). So can you paint over stain wood? The short answer is Yes, you can paint over the stain if you want to. Here is how to do it in the easiest way.

First, you need to prepare the wood by following the below steps and then put paint over it by following the other steps. Now prepare the wood first.

How to Prepare the Wood

First, know the type of wood stain. Is it oil or water-based? Oil is used most of the time. To test that, throw a spoonful of oil on the wood and see how it performs. You can know then by seeing if it is water or oil-based. Now follows these steps to clean the wood completely.

Clean the wood-stained surface with water and a smooth brush to remove dust, dirt, or any insect.

Prepare the wood filler and repair any holes, scratches, or other damage.
Then use some hard sandpaper to rub the surface to avoid any remaining up and down in the final result. You can also use sand to make it more slippy.
If you have access to liquid sandpaper, use it to wipe down the surface and dry it for at least 10 minutes. But always wear safety gloves as this liquid can cause harm to your skin. So use a mask for better safety.

After that, wait an hour, and you’re ready to paint.

Use his exact method to prepare the wood for paint stain and then get ready to paint by following the below steps.

How to Paint Over Wood (step by step)

You can apply paint over wood stain but do not start painting without any prior preparation. Wood is a beautiful material. You do not want to waste a piece of it. It’s also delicate, and you must treat it with care. So when you paint, it must show the effect you have put in there. Follow the below steps.

Collect all your equipment before you start the work to make your work more smooth and less painful.
Use protective gloves all the time. The paint is not good for your skin.
Now prime the surface. Get a primer and use it on the wood before beginning the actual paint. Let the primer paint dry for about an hour, and then start panting.

If you notice something unusual, then hold a bit and solve the problem, or you are free to paint.

One more thing, the process of painting stained wood and normal wood is the same. But in stained wood, you have to be extra careful and make sure to apply the liquid sandpaper before putting the primer on it. That will make your work better.

Last Words

So you tell me, can you paint over stain wood? The answer is yes, you can. But it is not easy.

If you do something wrong, the whole wood may become a waste, and you have to buy another one, which will cost you some extra money.

So be very careful when using these things and work with safety gloves and a mask. I hope this small article will help you paint the wood you designed. Thanks for reading it. See you soon.