What happens when topcoat and stain are applied and the temperature remains 50°F for only a few hours before cooling significantly?
The topcoat will sometimes whiten in areas. Graining appears to be more susceptible. It is probably because the temperature went below the minimum film-forming temperature of the topcoat before the film was well built, trapping water, and disrupting the film build. Solution: If only a small area is affected, apply some stain and wait until spring to finish. If generally milky, wait until spring, then strip and refinish.
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