OK, I've read every book and asked a million questions and I still can't find a method that doesn't lift stain or dye when I topcoat. I've started using transtint dyes and I love them but I still lift spots when trying to top with just about everything. Had the same problem with stain as well. I've tried shellac, brush on lacquer, poly, pretty much everything and the same problem. I thought shellac was supposed to be a blocker to help this problem but when I put shellac on, it does it as well. I don't spray so maybe that is the issue. Actually, I tried to spray some shellac on my last project with one of the Rockler turbine HVLP sprayers and the air pressure was so strong that it practically removed all the dye.
I just started experimenting with stains and it is frustrating me to no end. Everything looks great til it's time to clearcoat. I've tried water-based poly and oil-based, no luck. The brush-on lacquer seems to work the best but it ain't great either. What am i doing wrong? Thanks.
I just started experimenting with stains and it is frustrating me to no end. Everything looks great til it's time to clearcoat. I've tried water-based poly and oil-based, no luck. The brush-on lacquer seems to work the best but it ain't great either. What am i doing wrong? Thanks.