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Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain

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

One-coat color dries in 1 hour
Solid color shows more color, less grain
5x thicker for easier application

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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
- Apply stain with a synthetic bristle brush, foam brush, staining pad or rag. Allow stain to penetrate no longer than 3 minutes.
- Remove stain that has not penetrated the wood with a clean cloth. Wipe in the direction of the grain using light to medium pressure to achieve even stain color. Note: For best results, do not allow cloth to become saturated with stain. Replace with a clean cloth as necessary. DO NOT ALLOW STAIN THAT HAS NOT PENETRATED THE WOOD TO DRY ON THE WOOD SURFACE. Note: Any uneven color penetration can be blended. Rewet the surface with more stain and lightly rub the stain into the surface, blending light and dark areas.
- To darken color, apply a second coat after 2 hours repeating directions for application of first coat. Do not sand between coats.
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.
CAUTIONS

CAUTIONS: Use only with adequate ventilation. To avoid overexposure, open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air entry during application and drying. If you experience eye watering, headaches, or dizziness, increase fresh air, or wear respiratory protection (NIOSH approved) or leave the area. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not transfer contents to other containers for storage. FIRST AID: In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with large amounts of water. Get medical attentional if irritation persists. If swallowed, call Poison Control Center, hospital emergency room, or physician immediately. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. CONFORMS TO ASTM D-4236. Contact a physician for more health information.

Data Sheets:

Product Number	Base	Container Size	SDS
027426108110	White Tint Base	1 Quart	SDS-
027426117310	Clear Tint Base	1 Quart	SDS-
027426004016	Royal Pine	1 Quart	-
027426106710	Navy	1 Quart	SDS-
027426108219	Classic Gray	1 Quart	SDS-
027426108516	True Black	1 Quart	SDS-
027426109117	Tinsmith Gray	1 Quart	SDS-
027426113718	-	1 Quart	SDS-

HOW IS WOOD FINISH COLOR STAIN SOLID DIFFERENT THAN THE WOOD FINISH COLOR STAIN SEMI-TRANSPARENT?

They are similar in that they are both 5x thicker than traditional stains for easier application control and less mess. They are both available in three grab-&-go colors, and are both tintable to 200+ colors. What is different is how opaque they are. Semi-Transparent stain allows you to add color to your wood surface, while highlighting beautiful wood grain. Solid Stain offers a more opaque finish that hides more wood grain, but maintains the natural texture of real wood. Solid Stain will give you a more even, consistent color across the entire surface.

THE LABEL SAYS TO USE A SYNTHETIC PAD FOR THIS STAIN. HOW DOES THAT WORK?

For best results, we recommend using a high quality synthetic brush to apply a liberal coat of Solid Stain. Within three minutes of applying, use a synthetic pad (similar to those used for paint; not a "stain pad") to remove the excess stain, moving with the direction of the grain. This application method will mitigate differences in pressure and give the most even color.

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!

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Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain

PRODUCT DETAILS

COLORS

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