Can wood stain go bad?

[maverickfhs]

So I have picked up some wood stain on special.

My question is, it's an oil based stain and if I leave it in the garage(sealed pack), can it go bad in a few years or no?

If it'll stay good, I'll buy a few more(just like engine oil ), otherwise I won't.

Thanks for the help.

 

[JC1]

It should be ok, as long as it doesn't freeze.

 

[Killer223]

it should be fine, just make sure its sealed good, don't open it. i have some stain that's well over 20 years old, and some 5-10 years old it's still good. you'll need to stir it well before use.
mine have froze many times as well. no issues.

 

[demarpaint]

An oil based stain you should be fine. Latex stains have a freeze thaw cycle, of lets say 4 or 5 times [it depends on the mfg], after that the product may or may not be good. Do as Killer223 suggested. I have a few old pints of Minwax stain samples that are over 30 years old and still good.

 

[maverickfhs]

Thanks everyone guys. I appreciate it.

Does anyone has any experience with Thompson water seal stain? It's a semi transparent one.

 

[dave123]

Oil base stain shelf life mainly and almost completely depends on resin package that was used.

 

[maverickfhs]

Thanks all, appreciate your help and feedback.