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Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Semi-Transparent Color Stain

This penetrating, water-based stain opens up a world of possibilities in just one wood-grain-enhancing coat. Ideal for small projects, unfinished furniture, cabinets, doors and trim.


  • One-coat color dries in 1 hour
  • Color that showcases wood grain
  • 5x thicker for easier application

Coverage
100 ft²
For Use In Location
Interior
Opacity
Semi-Transparent
Dry Time
2 hour - 3 hour
Dry to Recoat
1 hour
Recomended Coats
2
Package Sizes
1-Quart
Cleanup
Water Cleanup

The colors shown are for reference purposes only. They have been reproduced using digital production techniques. Always test stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify desired color.

Honey MW272

Wheat Grass MW1001

Neutral MW1002

Homestead MW1003

Canyon Dust MW1005

Pecan MW1006

Lemon MW1007

Daffodil MW1008

Gentle Yellow MW1009

Honeydew MW1010

Harvest Gold MW1011

Nectar Brown MW1013

Colonial Pine MW1014

Raw Umber MW1016

Gentle Olive MW1017

Harvest Grain MW1018

Chartreuse MW1019

Antique Jade MW1020

Golden Brown MW1023

Aged Oak MW1024

Coffee MW1025

American Walnut MW1026

Green Tea MW1027

Modest Mint MW1028

Austin Field MW1029

Nightwatch Green MW1030

Honey Cork MW1031

Washed Sienna MW1033

Charming Brown MW1034

Worn Leather MW1035

Onyx Brown MW1036

Viridian Green MW1037

Spearmint Green MW1038

Hunter Green MW1039

Royal Pine MW1040

Beige Wood MW1043

Buckeye Brown MW1046

Oasis Blue MW1047

Juniper Mist MW1048

Bay Blue MW1049

Skafi Blue MW1050

Warm Birch MW1051

Raffia MW1052

Cypress MW1053

Legacy Brown MW1056

Colton Blue MW1058

Sky Blue MW1059

Marine Blue MW1060

White Elm MW1061

Gray Mist MW1062

Smoked Umber MW1063

Raw Cocoa MW1064

Cinder Brown MW1065

Walnut Shadow MW1066

Sunwashed Blue MW1068

Island Water MW1069

Denim Blue MW1070

White Frost MW1071

Platinum MW1072

Silver Ash MW1073

Smoky Quartz MW1074

Oyster Gray MW1075

Smoky Brown MW1076

Pearl Gray MW1078

Indigo MW1079

Slate Blue MW1080

Pure White MW1081

Maker Brown MW1083

Onyx MW1086

Weathered Fence MW1087

Phantom Gray MW1089

Dark Carob MW1090

Tinsmith Gray MW1091

Harbor Gray MW1093

Grizzly Gray MW1094

Shadowed Brown MW1096

Sandstone MW1097

Natural Peach MW1098

Honeycomb MW1099

Desert Sand MW1100

Simple Pine MW1102

Heritage Brown MW1103

Cocoa Brown MW1104

Rowe House MW1105

Carbonite MW1106

Amber MW1107

Golden Orange MW1108

Wild Honey MW1109

Natural Beige MW1110

Cottage Oak MW1111

Heritage Oak MW1112

Sumatra MW1116

Vermont Maple MW1117

Apple Cider MW1118

Lights Ginger MW1119

Harvest MW1120

Warm White MW1121

Rustic Oak MW1122

Oak Haven MW1123

Chestnut MW1124

Walnut MW1125

Tangerine MW1127

Fiesta Orange MW1128

Vintage Orange MW1129

Terracotta MW1130

Bisque MW1132

Sienna MW1133

Rustic Mahogany MW1134

Russet MW1135

Poppy MW1138

Spice MW1139

Deep Terra MW1140

Lights Toffee MW1141

Rosewood MW1145

Cinnamon Toast MW1146

Crimson MW1147

Coral MW1148

Henna MW1149

Sangria MW1150

Copper Brown MW1153

Auburn MW1154

Ginger Brown MW1155

Burnt Sienna MW1156

Petal Pink MW1157

Blossom Pink MW1158

Perfectly Pink MW1159

Rustic Cherry MW1160

Vintage Terra MW1161

Bronzed Orange MW1162

Brick Red MW1163

Aged Burgundy MW1164

Plum Brown MW1165

Royal Mahogany MW1166

Woodrose MW1167

Wisteria MW1168

Cherry Blossom MW1169

Violet MW1170

Antique Maple MW1172

Black MW1173

Brazilian Rosewood MW1174

Cherrywood MW1175

Chestnut MW1176

Coffee MW1177

Hickory MW1178

Honey Maple MW1179

Mahogany MW1180

Red Elm MW1181

Olde Maple MW1182

Natural Cherry MW1183

Classic Black MW1185

Espresso MW1186

Honey Pine MW1187

Antique Walnut MW1188

Royal Walnut MW1189

Tudor MW1190

Classic Oak MW1191

Bombay Mahogany MW1192

Mission Oak MW1193

American Chestnut MW1194

Pecan MW1195

Autumn Wheat MW1196

Gunstock MW1197

Brandywine MW1198

Acorn Brown MW1199

Aged Leather MW1200

Amaranth MW1201

Amber Pine MW1202

Birchbark MW1203

Cooper Brown MW1204

Grey Elm MW1205

Hedgewood MW1206

Honeymeade MW1207

Mesquite MW1208

Oakwood MW1209

Pine Ridge MW1210

Sagamore MW1211

Tidal Wood MW1212

Walnut MW1213

Wood Shed MW1214

Navy Blue MW1217

Burgundy MW1218

Driftwood MW1219

Deep Ocean MW1220

Classic Black MW1221

Rosewood MW1222

Toffee MW1223

Antique Red MW1224

Blue Hawaii MW1225

Botanical MW1226

Cardinal MW1227

Cinnamon MW1228

Cocoa MW1229

Dutch Chocolate MW1230

Early Spring MW1231

English Oak MW1232

Fruit Punch MW1233

Latte MW1234

Mustard MW1235

Parchment MW1236

River Stone MW1237

Royal Mahogany MW1238

Verdigris MW1239

Winter Moss MW1240

Winter Sky MW1241

Natural MW209

Golden Oak MW210B

Provincial MW211

Driftwood MW2126

Red Oak MW215

Puritan Pine MW218

Ipswich Pine MW221

Sedona Red MW222

Colonial Maple MW223

Special Walnut MW224

Red Mahogany MW225

Early American MW230

Gunstock MW231

Red Chestnut MW232

English Chestnut MW233

Cherry MW235

Fruitwood MW241

Golden Pecan MW245

Pickled Oak MW260

Weathered Oak MW270

Classic Gray MW271

Dark Walnut MW2716

Ebony MW2718

Espresso MW273

True Black MW274

Simply White MW275

Jacobean MW2750

Mocha MW280

Rustic Beige MW281

Silvered Gray MW282

Aged Barrel MW283

Slate MW284

Charcoal Gray MW285

Navy MW286

Barn Red MW287

Vintage Blue MW288

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Application Directions

  • Preparation Warning
    Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to lead dust or fumes may cause brain damage or other adverse health effects, especially in children or pregnant women. Controlling exposure to lead or other hazardous substances requires the use of proper protective equipment such as a properly fitted respirator (NIOSH approved) and proper containment and cleanup. For more information, call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (in US) or contact your local health authority.
  • PREPARATION
    • Start with bare/stripped wood that’s clean and dry.
    • For best results, start with a medium-grit sandpaper and increase the grit as you go, finishing with #220 as final sand. Remove sanding dust.
    • Apply Minwax® Water-Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner — especially on soft woods — for best, even color.
  • APPLICATION
    • Test before staining on a hidden spot to make sure you like the color.
    • Stir stain well before and occasionally during staining. Don’t shake or thin stain.
    • For best results, apply in the direction of the grain with a synthetic brush.
    • Immediately (within 2 minutes) wipe away excess stain, working with the wood grain to blend lighter/darker areas together.
    • If happy with the color, let dry completely before applying a protective topcoat. To intensify color, recoat after 1-2 hours. Do NOT sand between coats.
    • Not recommended for large surfaces like floors due to fast dry time. Use Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating Oil Stain for large projects.
  • PROTECT
    Finish every project with a clear protective topcoat like crystal-clear Minwax® Polycrylic® or warmly ambering Minwax Fast-Dry Polyurethane. For truest color, use Minwax Polycrylic over light and cool colors, Fast-Dry Polyurethane over warm wood tones.

Data Sheets:

Product Number Base Container Size SDS
027426006485 Royal Pine 1 Quart SDS
027426106703 Navy 1 Quart SDS
027426108509 True Black 1 Quart SDS
027426109100 Tinsmith Gray 1 Quart SDS
027426113701 Barn Red 1 Quart SDS
027426117204 Clear Tint Base 1 Quart SDS
027426117105 White Tint Base 1 Quart SDS
027426108202 Classic Gray 1 Quart SDS

HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM THE MINWAX WATERBASED WOOD STAIN?

Minwax Wood Finish Color Stain is 5x thicker for easier application control and less mess. It is available in three grab-&-go colors, and is tintable to 200+ colors, vs. the 40+ in Waterbased Wood Stain.

I REALLY LIKE THE BOMBAY MAHOGANY COLOR IN MINWAX GEL STAIN, BUT I DON'T SEE IT ANYWHERE ELSE, AND I DON'T WANT TO USE GEL STAIN. CAN I HAVE IT TINTED IN WOOD FINISH COLOR STAIN?

Yes! You can tint any Minwax color in Wood FInish Color Stain!

Suggested Products

Minwax® Water-Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
Minwax® Water-Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of water-based wood stains and helps control the effect of grain raising on both soft and hard woods.
Minwax® Polycrylic™ Protective Finish
Protect interior wood projects like woodwork, furniture and more, and add natural beauty with Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish. The crystal clear top coat dries and stays clear, and protects against scratches, scuffs and blemishes to protect the wood surface beneath. It’s ideal for use over all Minwax Oil-Based and Water-Based Stains and colors and all wood species including light woods like maple, ash & birch. Ultra-fast-drying protective coating allows for quick recoats after 2 hours. Easy to clean-up the clear wood finish with soap & water.

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