Can (or should) a sanding sealer dry before applying stain? Or, should the stain be applied before the sanding sealer has dried? When I look up this information I get conflicting answers. Some say wait for the sealer to dry, lightly sand, then stain. Others say you must stain before the sealer has dried or the wood won't take the stain.
The latter makes sense, but that would mean rushing larger or many pieces. Also, how does that affect multiple coats of stain?