Thank you for clarifying! I really appreciate all your help 🙏

Thank you for all your input! Can I use Mohawk toner over my existing stain, or will I need to sand it off first? Also, can I put a finish on top of the toner once it sets?

Thank you, this is reassuring! 😊

Thank you for your input! Is there any chance I could get away with putting the dye stain over my existing stain, or would I need to sand it off and try again sans conditioner?

Interesting! I've never heard of that, but it's good to know.

You're the second person to mention oak, so I suspect that's correct. I like your idea of wipe-on polyurethane! I can handle scuff sanding, I just need a break from the power sander for awhile 😅. Thank you for your advice!

I did for my final sanding. I went over the top with 400 grit to make it smooth. Should I have kept it at 200?

Thank you very much for those excellent tips!

I'm glad that you don't think it looks blotchy! I am probably being a bit too overzealous with wiping. When I tried this stain previously, I took the opposite approach and it ended up looking tacky. I need to keep working on finding that happy medium. Thank you for your advice!

Great question, I'm truly not certain about this. I tried looking it up once I sanded it down, and the color/texture reminded me of pine, but I'm no expert whatsoever, so it may very well be oak.