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
Sheens
Satin
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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.

Tudor MW1190

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Classic Oak MW1191

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Bombay Mahogany MW1192

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Mission Oak MW1193

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

American Chestnut MW1194

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Pecan MW1195

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Autumn Wheat MW1196

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Gunstock MW1197

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Brandywine MW1198

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Acorn Brown MW1199

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Aged Leather MW1200

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Amaranth MW1201

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Amber Pine MW1202

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Birchbark MW1203

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cooper Brown MW1204

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Grey Elm MW1205

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Hedgewood MW1206

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Honeymeade MW1207

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Mesquite MW1208

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Oakwood MW1209

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Pine Ridge MW1210

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Sagamore MW1211

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Tidal Wood MW1212

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Walnut MW1213

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Wood Shed MW1214

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Navy Blue MW1217

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Burgundy MW1218

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Driftwood MW1219

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Deep Ocean MW1220

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Classic Black MW1221

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Rosewood MW1222

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Toffee MW1223

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Antique Red MW1224

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Blue Hawaii MW1225

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Botanical MW1226

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cardinal MW1227

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cinnamon MW1228

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cocoa MW1229

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Dutch Chocolate MW1230

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Early Spring MW1231

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

English Oak MW1232

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Fruit Punch MW1233

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Latte MW1234

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Mustard MW1235

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Parchment MW1236

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

River Stone MW1237

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Royal Mahogany MW1238

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Verdigris MW1239

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Winter Moss MW1240

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Winter Sky MW1241

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Natural MW209

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Golden Oak MW210B

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Provincial MW211

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Driftwood MW2126

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Red Oak MW215

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Puritan Pine MW218

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Ipswich Pine MW221

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Sedona Red MW222

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Colonial Maple MW223

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Special Walnut MW224

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Red Mahogany MW225

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Early American MW230

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Gunstock MW231

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Red Chestnut MW232

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

English Chestnut MW233

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cherry MW235

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Fruitwood MW241

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Golden Pecan MW245

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Pickled Oak MW260

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Weathered Oak MW270

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Classic Gray MW271

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Dark Walnut MW2716

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Ebony MW2718

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Espresso MW273

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

True Black MW274

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Simply White MW275

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Jacobean MW2750

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Mocha MW280

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Rustic Beige MW281

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Silvered Gray MW282

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Aged Barrel MW283

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Slate MW284

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Charcoal Gray MW285

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Navy MW286

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Barn Red MW287

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Vintage Blue MW288

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Honey MW272

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Wheat Grass MW1001

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Neutral MW1002

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Homestead MW1003

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Canyon Dust MW1005

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Pecan MW1006

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Lemon MW1007

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Daffodil MW1008

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Gentle Yellow MW1009

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Honeydew MW1010

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Harvest Gold MW1011

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Nectar Brown MW1013

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Colonial Pine MW1014

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Raw Umber MW1016

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Gentle Olive MW1017

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Harvest Grain MW1018

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Chartreuse MW1019

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Antique Jade MW1020

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Golden Brown MW1023

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Aged Oak MW1024

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Coffee MW1025

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

American Walnut MW1026

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Green Tea MW1027

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Modest Mint MW1028

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Austin Field MW1029

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Nightwatch Green MW1030

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Honey Cork MW1031

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Washed Sienna MW1033

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Charming Brown MW1034

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Worn Leather MW1035

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Onyx Brown MW1036

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Viridian Green MW1037

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Spearmint Green MW1038

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Hunter Green MW1039

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Royal Pine MW1040

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Beige Wood MW1043

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Buckeye Brown MW1046

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Oasis Blue MW1047

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Juniper Mist MW1048

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Bay Blue MW1049

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Skafi Blue MW1050

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Warm Birch MW1051

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Raffia MW1052

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cypress MW1053

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Legacy Brown MW1056

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Colton Blue MW1058

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Sky Blue MW1059

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Marine Blue MW1060

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

White Elm MW1061

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Gray Mist MW1062

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Smoked Umber MW1063

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Raw Cocoa MW1064

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cinder Brown MW1065

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Walnut Shadow MW1066

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Sunwashed Blue MW1068

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Island Water MW1069

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Denim Blue MW1070

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

White Frost MW1071

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Platinum MW1072

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Silver Ash MW1073

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Smoky Quartz MW1074

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Oyster Gray MW1075

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Smoky Brown MW1076

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Pearl Gray MW1078

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Indigo MW1079

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Slate Blue MW1080

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Pure White MW1081

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Maker Brown MW1083

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Onyx MW1086

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Weathered Fence MW1087

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Phantom Gray MW1089

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Dark Carob MW1090

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Tinsmith Gray MW1091

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Harbor Gray MW1093

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Grizzly Gray MW1094

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Shadowed Brown MW1096

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Sandstone MW1097

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Natural Peach MW1098

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Honeycomb MW1099

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Desert Sand MW1100

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Simple Pine MW1102

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Heritage Brown MW1103

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cocoa Brown MW1104

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Rowe House MW1105

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Carbonite MW1106

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Amber MW1107

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Golden Orange MW1108

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Wild Honey MW1109

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Natural Beige MW1110

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cottage Oak MW1111

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Heritage Oak MW1112

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Sumatra MW1116

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Vermont Maple MW1117

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Apple Cider MW1118

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Light Ginger MW1119

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Harvest MW1120

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Warm White MW1121

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Rustic Oak MW1122

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Oak Haven MW1123

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Chestnut MW1124

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Walnut MW1125

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Tangerine MW1127

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Fiesta Orange MW1128

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Vintage Orange MW1129

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Terracotta MW1130

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Bisque MW1132

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Sienna MW1133

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Rustic Mahogany MW1134

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Russet MW1135

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Poppy MW1138

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Spice MW1139

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Deep Terra MW1140

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Light Toffee MW1141

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Rosewood MW1145

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cinnamon Toast MW1146

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Crimson MW1147

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Coral MW1148

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Henna MW1149

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Sangria MW1150

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Copper Brown MW1153

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Auburn MW1154

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Ginger Brown MW1155

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Burnt Sienna MW1156

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Petal Pink MW1157

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Blossom Pink MW1158

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Perfectly Pink MW1159

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Rustic Cherry MW1160

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Vintage Terra MW1161

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Bronzed Orange MW1162

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Brick Red MW1163

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Aged Burgundy MW1164

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Plum Brown MW1165

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Royal Mahogany MW1166

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Woodrose MW1167

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Wisteria MW1168

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cherry Blossom MW1169

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Violet MW1170

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Antique Maple MW1172

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Black MW1173

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Brazilian Rosewood MW1174

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Cherrywood MW1175

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Chestnut MW1176

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Coffee MW1177

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Hickory MW1178

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Honey Maple MW1179

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Mahogany MW1180

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Red Elm MW1181

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Olde Maple MW1182

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Natural Cherry MW1183

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Classic Black MW1185

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Espresso MW1186

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Honey Pine MW1187

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Antique Walnut MW1188

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid

Royal Walnut MW1189

Minwax® Wood Finish® Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Solid
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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 STEPS
    • 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 PDS
027426108110 White Tint Base 1 Quart SDS PDS
027426117310 Clear Tint Base 1 Quart SDS PDS
027426108219 Classic Gray 1 Quart SDS PDS
027426108516 True Black 1 Quart SDS PDS
027426009608 Dark Walnut 1 Quart SDS -
027426009622 Simply White 1 Quart SDS -
027426009646 Marine Blue 1 Quart SDS -
027426009653 Amber 1 Quart SDS -

  • Minwax® Product Warranty
    SATISFACTION GUARANTEE LIMITED WARRANTY. This warranty is made to you, the product purchaser who owns the property where the product is applied. This warranty is not transferable except that if a contractor purchased and applied the product to the property for you, then the warranty is transferable to you. If this product, when applied and maintained according to product application and maintenance instructions to a properly prepared surface, fails to perform to your complete satisfaction, Minwax shall, upon presentation of proof of purchase, either replace an equivalent quantity of product free of charge or refund the original purchase price. For a replacement or refund please contact customer service at 1-800-523-9299. This warranty shall not apply to any defect, damage, or product failure resulting from improper surface preparation, structural defects, environmental damage, failure of a previous product, deterioration or defect in the underlying substrate, or improper application or maintenance of the product. Your exclusive remedy, and Minwax's sole liability, under this warranty is the replacement of product or refund and does not include labor or costs associated with the application or removal of any product. IN NO EVENT SHALL MINWAX BE LIABLE FOR ANY TYPE OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES WHETHER OR NOT PURCHASER IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL HAVE THE SAME DURATION AS THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or limitations on incidental or consequential damages, so portions of the limitations above might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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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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  • *Minwax’s #1 claim above is based on Epicor's Industry Data Analytics and third-party survey results for interior wood stains for the 12 month period ending 12/21.