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General Finishes Oil Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner, 1/2 Pint

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At a glance

Condition
New
Size
1 Half-Pint
Dimensions
2.8 x 5.55 x 3.1 in
Weight
0.6 lb
Color
Natural
Material
Oil Based
Surface Recommendation
Wood

Features 5

  • Designed for use before staining new, soft and porous wood surfaces, such as aspen, cherry, birch, poplar or pine with an oil-based stain
  • It penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of oil-based wood stain
  • Reduces streaking and blotching to help ensure beautiful, even coverage
  • Apply to raw wood using a clean cloth, a foam brush or paint pad applicator

Description

Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner is designed for use before staining new, soft and porous wood surfaces, such as aspen, cherry, birch, poplar or pine with an oil-based stain. It penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of oil-based wood stain and reduces streaking and blotching to help ensure beautiful, even coverage.

Specs 16

Color Natural
Brand General Finishes
Surface Recommendation Wood
Material Oil Based
Size 1 Half-Pint
Coating Description Oil-based
Item Dimensions LxWxH 2.8 x 5.55 x 3.1 inches
Item Weight 0.6 Pounds

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Top Amazon Reviews


Never stain without this conditioner again!!!
Size: 1 Quart
Love, love, love this stuff!! It truly made a world of difference on my project. I installed a coffee/dry bar in my dining area with an unfinished Birch butcher block countertop from Home Depot. I used this conditioner prior to using the General Finishes Gel Stain in Java and sealed with a wipe on polyurethane coat. I'm in love with the results and have received tons of compliments on the finish. I was originally worried about the wood absorbing too much of the stain and being too dark but two coats of this conditioner and one of stain were perfect to showcase the grain of the countertop. I also used it on the floating shelves made from cheap 12x12x2 framing lumber from HD. Used the same technique as the countertop and love the final look of the shelves. I saw some minimal blotchiness in the shelves (probably due to the wood itself but hardly noticeable) and none on the countertop. I used a little over half the can putting on two coats on all sides of the 9.5 ft. countertop and four 34" shelves. It's very watery and applied easily with a thin cotton rag. If anything it's highly absorbent and most likely I was heavy handed with it's use. But now I know.... I'll never stain without this again! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020 by VVargas VVargas

Increased blotching on maple
Size: 1 Quart
Like another reviewer, I found this increased blotching on hard white maple. The first photo is without pre-stain conditioner, with a single application of oil-based General Finishes Candlelight stain. The second photo is a similar cut of the same species, with this pre-conditioner applied per the instructions before the stain. The conditioned wood has many large very noticeable blotches. I gave three stars because I believe this may still be a good pre-conditioner for softwoods. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2022 by steve steve

Do yourself a favor and spend the little extra to use this product before you stain, you won't regret it.
Size: 1 Quart
I am a novice when it comes to dealing with woodworking/staining/painting etc. I had a old, beat up aquarium stand that I was looking to revive. It was soft pine and I was concerned about getting it to stain evenly. This really helped! It was easy to apply and the General Finishes Gel Stain went on great over it. I only had a few small spots that didn't stain evenly, but they are so minor that only I really notice them. It's worth the money to buy this product to insure a easy, finished product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2016 by A. Ferre

Works great.
Size: 1 Quart
I used this in combination with their mahogany stain in my front door. Incredible color.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020 by Mark C

General finishes
Size: 1 Quart
I have used general for sometime and believe nothing can beat it.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019 by James R. Foster

Very unimpressed.
Size: 1 Quart
I had been told that it is worth the money, used it on a dinning room table. Stripped it and used Minwax
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020 by SPT

Easy
Size: 1 Quart
This stuff works really well. The stain took very well and the grain did not raise a lot.
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017 by E. Jana

Excellent
Size: 1 Quart
Excellent.
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019 by Kenneth P Mingeaud
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