If you use a light color paint the dark wood might bleed through.
Chalk painting over stained wood.
Allow to dry overnight.
Amy howard chalk paint in linen is what i used.
Then dip a rang.
That should prevent bleeding and crackling.
Lightly sand with the 220 grit sandpaper over areas that feel rough to the touch apply 2nd coat of polyurethane.
Sand any areas that feel rough and you re done.
There are numerous varieties of paints that are either sterile or solvent based that generates unique finishes that are measured by its sheen component.
Next to dull the stain lightly sand the surface with 150 grit or finer sandpaper moving in the direction of the grain.
First clean the stained surface with soapy water to remove any dust dirt and cobwebs.
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Allow to dry overnight.
Use paint thinner to clean off brushes used for oil based paints.
The painting above a background might begin to peel.
Another chalk paint option is annie sloan old white.
Apply with a high quality brush in a very thin coat.
Stain over chalk paint though the paint is a little thicker than latex then it will not automatically cover in 1 jacket.
Then follow these general preparatory steps for painting over stain.
And if you use a water base poly on top to seal it it may give you a crackle affect which you may or may not want.