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Minwax 618514444 Water-Based Pre- Stain Wood Conditioner, 1 Quart, Clear

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At a glance

Condition
New
Dimensions
4.25 x 4.25 x 4.88 in
Weight
1 kg
Color
Clear
Material
Wood,Stain
Surface Recommendation
Wood
Size
1 qt

Features 5

  • WOOD CONDITIONER FOR STAINING Ideal for all soft or hard woods, Minwax Pre-Stain Clear Conditioner penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of water-based wood stains and helps control the effect of grain raising.
  • WATER-BASED FORMULA The water-based formula of the pre-stain conditioner makes for an easy clean-up with just soap and water.
  • EASY TO APPLY Easily apply the water-based wood conditioner using a cloth or brush to prevent streaking and blotching and ensure a beautiful, even stain for all water-based stains.
  • QUICK DRYING The Minwax stain prep wood conditioner only needs to 1-5 minutes to penetrate and condition wood. After 15-30, simply sand the wood and get ready to stain your wood project!

Description

Ideal for all soft or hard woods, Minwax Wood Conditioner has a water-based formula and penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of water-based wood stains and helps control the effect of grain. The clear pre wood stain conditioner prevents streaking and blotching and ensures a beautiful, even stain for all water-based stains.Stir well before and during application. Do not thin. To apply, use a clean cloth or wood stain brush and apply in the direction of the grain. Wait 1-5 minutes and wipe away excess conditioner. Do not allow product that has not penetrated the wood to dry on the wood surface. After 15-30 minutes, lightly sand the surface with fine-grade sandpaper to smooth any raised grain. Remove all sanding dust. Only one coat is needed! One quart covers up to 27,500 feet. Easily clean up with soap and water.Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care projects. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing need. From the Manufacturer Minwax is America's leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. From staining and protection, to preparation, maintenance, cleaning and repair, Minwax makes and keeps wood beautiful.

Specs 29

Color Clear
Brand Minwax
Surface Recommendation Wood
Material Wood,Stain
Model Name Pre Stain Wood Conditioner
Brand Name Minwax
Model Number 618514444
Number of Items 1

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Top Amazon Reviews


A must to enhance stains
Made the stain really clean. I didn’t know but it is a must for any staining a good project
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023 by shiva kazempour dehkordi

pre-stain condition
It sets the background well for non-stain protection
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023 by Larry

Don’t stain without it!
I am a believer in this product and will be ordering more. I’m fairly new to woodworking. I used this product on the first two pictures below (the nightstands and the entry way table). After the pre-stain dried, the stain went on like butter. Minimal splotchiness, and so easy to apply. I DIDN’T use it on the farmhouse-style dining room table because the stain I used advertised that no conditioner was needed. The stain was splotchy and took a lot of time to work out and correct. I wound up going through an entire quart on this one table, and I firmly believe it’s because I didn’t condition the wood first. Do note that you need to allow sufficient time for this product to dry before applying stain. I live in a humid environment and complete my projects outside, so it actually took about 90 minutes to fully dry. Overall, solid product at a fair price. Recommend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018 by Amazon Customer Amazon Customer

Worked perfectly on maple
I needed to refinish a maple guitar neck with a vintage stain, and the stain wasn't take evenly. I sanded it back to bare wood again and tried this product. The directions were easy to follow, and the product was easy to use. When I applied the stain afterwards, it was far better. It also needed fewer applications of stain to get to the correct shade. The stain also seemed to remain the same color when dry as when it was wet - usually it lightens a bit. I used water based dye stain. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019 by RP600

No difference
I did not notice any difference applying this conditioner and not applying it to same material. Assumed it would correct some discoloration, but again no different applying this or no. I could not recommend this product for its intent purposes
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023 by Guest78

Good
It works nicely, but mine didn't survive shipping too well. About 1/3 had leaked all over the box, it was a mess. Despite that, enough was left to finish my project. The stain went on evenly over this pre-stain, everything was easy to apply.
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020 by Olga S.

Good pristain
This is good pre stain
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021 by Tom

Perfect
Worked just right
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2021 by Shiolyn
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