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Can I remove polyurethane but leave the stain?

Home Improvement Asked by Nicholas Pappas on July 7, 2021

I recently finished several doors in our house, using two coats of stain – one each of a different stain – and polyurethane to finish. For one door, I forgot to put on the 2nd coat of stain by accident before finishing.

Is it possible to remove the poly, without removing the stain so I can “simply” add the missed 2nd coat and then re-finish?

This is a pocket door that doesn’t appear to have a straightforward way to remove it without busting it out of the wall. Bonus points if the method can be done while the door remains in place.

I have no reservations about chemicals, realize some affect may befall the stain, and understand this isn’t going to be a pleasant experience no matter the method.

One Answer

Mix equal parts of lacquer thinner and denatured alcohol and stir well. Apply the mix with a paint brush and in small sections because you can't leave it on long and it has to be removed fast. After about 10 to 15 seconds remove immediately with #0000 steel wool. Wash off with a wood cleaner, rinse and pat dry.

Answered by JACK on July 7, 2021

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