What effect does colder temperatures have on staining?
Temperature does have an impact on staining results. The colder the temperature, the longer the drying time needed, the warmer the temperature, the less drying time is needed. Stains will work at 32 degrees Fahrenheit; however, higher temperatures provide better and faster results. 50 degrees Fahrenheit is the preferred industry standard due to a long history of applying stains & coatings. Temperature can be addressed in two areas, the substrate (wood) and the stain (liquid). When applying stain to a substrate (wood), situations of entrapped moisture, decreased penetration or poor color development could occur. Since wood is a cellulose material made up of a “honey comb” matrix, the matrix is very fine fiber (varies with species of wood) and can be swelled in the presence of moisture, causing it to become more rigid (non-flexible) in colder temperatures. If the wood is cold and already filled with moisture (a detriment), it is less likely to absorb another liquid “stain”. Typically, th
