This water-based wash of color adds a touch of age and character to bare and already-stained wood. Layer over any oil- or water-based stain for extra depth and interest.
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It is a Water Based Wood Stain that adds a subtle shade of color to wood while allowing the natural grain to show through. Unlike the other Water Based products: Clear and White Tint Bases, the color washes do not require tinting and is ready to use right out of the can. Minwax Design Series Color wash can be applied over oil, such a Minwax® Wood Finish™ stain or Minwax®water-based stain.
Water-based stains dries very quickly. It should be allowed to penetrate no more than two minutes before wiping away the excess.
No. Water-based stains dry very quickly, making them difficult to apply evenly over large surfaces. For very large areas such as floors, we recommend an oil-based product such as Minwax® Wood Finish™ stain.
We recommend Minwax® Polycrylic® Protective Finish for a crystal-clear finish that will not alter the appearance of the stain color. For a warmer, slightly amber finish over wood tones, Minwax® Water Based Oil-Modified Polyurethane is recommended.
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