Made a big mistake - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/made-a-big-mistake/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:52:57 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Made a big mistake https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/made-a-big-mistake/#post-12911 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 20:34:04 +0000 Probably need to sand it off and start over. It is not designed for doors or frames.

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/made-a-big-mistake/#post-12911 Made a big mistake https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/made-a-big-mistake/#post-12910 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 19:54:32 +0000 So I installed a new door entrance in front of my deck, the door is mahogany. I picked up some Cabot semi-solid deck stain and applied about three coats the same day without reading the instructions... Big mistake, its been two days and the finish was tacky as can be, read the instructions and it says this stuff is a sealer and one coat only stain. third day its starting to dry up a bit but has figure prints all over it from installing it into the opening. I applied on coat on the doors so they are fine, but the frame geeezzzzzz. Any recomendations on how to fix the frame? Should i just try and wipe it down with mineral spirits? 

Help is very much appreciated 

Thanks in advance.

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