Drying time varies by the type of stain used:

• Oil-Based Stains: Dry to the touch in 12 to 48 hours and fully cure in about 72 hours.

• Gel Stains: Take the longest—24 hours to the touch, and up to a full week to dry completely.

• Lacquer-Based Stains: Dry extremely fast—often in just 15 minutes.

Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and allow extra drying time in humid or poorly ventilated spaces before applying any topcoat.