Usually stains , even if spec'd 1 coat can have a second coat applied while it is still wet. Wet on wet coats. Once its dry, it could build a sheen, and could peel. Chances are on siding, you'll be fine even after its dry.

 

while NCPaint1 and I disagree on a few things, he's one of the very few guys who know how to apply stain correctly: if a second coat is needed, apply it wet on wet. it is essentially still one coat, but you want to give your wood as much stain as it will take, anymore, and you're building a skin, like paint, and what's the point then using a stain? and if it's two story, use scaffolding and always SPRAY AND BACK BRUSH YOUR EXTERIOR STAINS, not just cabot stains. prevents flashing and makes the product last longer.

 

I have had epic failures applying two coats of Cabot's semi-solid. I would tread lightly in your shoes. It is not meant to be built as a multi layer film like paints. You are possibly going to end up promoting some peeling and vapor transmission issues.

 

so I'm somewhere between epic failure and,, it will be fine... I guess I will see how it looks this AM.. I would leave it alone, but partner wants to recoat...

 

At this point its a crap shoot. Good luck :thumbsup:

 

This is why I always flood it and back brush!

 

Would adding some lacquer thinner allow this coat to burn into the first? Maybe?