Exterior woodstain on interior wood? General decorating topics, questions and answers. find help, tips and advice on completing your decorating projects

[MarkGordon]

I was planning on staining the banister on our stairs this weekend, but have realised tonight that I've gone and bought ronseal exterior woodstain.

Is there a reason (finish, fumes etc) that I can't use this stain on the banister?

[stoneyboy]

Hi markgordon
There is no reason why you should not use an exterior varnish on interior wood. If the wood is new you could use a water based varnish but this will raise the grain leaving a rough surface. If you are re-varnishing it is better to use a solvent based product.
Regards S