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General Finishes Oil Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner, 1 Quart

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Features

  • 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
  • Clean up with mineral spirits

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.

Color: Natural


Brand: General Finishes


Surface Recommendation: Wood


Material: Wood


Model Name: B144-UL Quart


Color: ‎Natural


Brand: ‎General Finishes


Surface Recommendation: ‎Wood


Material: ‎Wood


Model Name: ‎B144-UL Quart


Size: ‎1 Quart


Coating Description: ‎Oil-based


Item dimensions L x W x H: ‎4.5 x 4.5 x 4.88 inches


Coverage: ‎45-50 sq.ft.


Compatible Material: ‎Wood


Liquid Volume: ‎1 Quarts


Paint Type: ‎Oil


Base Material: ‎Oil-based


Number of Items: ‎1


Manufacturer: ‎General Finishes


Unit Count: ‎32 Fluid Ounces


UPC: ‎606016104000


Part Number: ‎PSQT


Item Weight: ‎2.03 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎4.5 x 4.5 x 4.88 inches


Country of Origin: ‎USA


Item model number: ‎B144-UL Quart


Included Components: ‎Item


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Date First Available: June 22, 2008


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    • Good stuff for a hand rubbed finish
Size: 1 Half-Pint
This is great if you are patient enough to apply many coats, and you should. Better than varnish for a satin finish
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025 by Headed South
    • Never stain without this conditioner again!!!
Size: 1 Quart
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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
    • My Gosh!! Easy to apply and use!!
Size: 1 Half-Pint
General Finishes Oil Based Products are AWESOME!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024 by Steven K.
    • 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
    • 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
    • Five Stars
Size: 1 Quart
Best product for wood prior to staining! Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2015 by Ally
    • Increased blotching on maple
Size: 1 Quart
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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

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