Can stain be used on cedar boards when paint was previously used (exterior boards)?

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Anonymous asked 9 years ago
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MagicDave answered.

You cannot Stain over painted surfaces… stain, unlike paint needs to be ABSORBED INTO the surface… while painting a surface applies a film coating to the surface… so take it from there…