Drying time varies by the type of stain used:
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Oil-Based Stains: Dry to the touch in 12 to 48 hours and fully cure in about 72 hours.
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Gel Stains: Take the longest—24 hours to the touch, and up to a full week to dry completely.
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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.