Patchy Staining

[dayvo]

Hey all
I recently stained some Silky Oak with a water based analine dye and its come out patchy
Is there any way I can rescue the job without having to use chlorine to try and wash it off, or sand it?
dayvo

[astrid]

silky oakshould not be patchy when stained
maybe you didnt sand it properly or maybe you didnt apply the stain evevly or stripdown enough.
i think your going to have to sand it right back.
what colour are yiu trying to stain it
astrid

[dayvo]

Thanks astrid
I managed to get around it by going over it a few times with a very damp sponge
By the way the colour is emerald green
Regards
dayvo

[munruben]

Don't know if this would work with silky oak but I usually apply a thin coat of shellac prior to staining, this tends to prevent the patchy effect of the stain in some timbers.