Minwax Minwax Semi-Transparent Classic Gray Water-Based Stain
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Item #79958 |
Model #618514444
Use as the first step in any water based stain project on all types of wood to prepare for staining
Prevents blotching and streaking to ensure beautiful, even stain color
Helps control the effect of grain raising on both soft and hard woods
For use on all soft or hard woods before using water-based wood stains
Allow 15-30 minutes to dry and lightly sand with fine grade sand paper
Cleanup - soap and water
Application - cloth, synthetic bristle brush or foam applicator
General | |||
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Color/Finish Family | Clear | Unit of Measure Quantity | 32 |
Sub-Brand | Water Based Wood Conditioner | Unit of Measure | Fluid ounce(s) |
Type | Pre-stain wood conditioner | Number of Coats Recommended | 1 |
Base Material | Water-based | Shake Can Before Use | No |
Package Quantity | 1 | Clean-up Method | Soap and water |
Dimensions | |||
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Container Size | 1-quart | Maximum Coverage Area (Sq. Feet) | 100 |
Features | |||
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Dry to Re-Coat | 30-60 minutes | Dry to Touch | 30-60 minutes |
Certifications | |||
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CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s) | |||
Warranty | |||
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Warranty | Limited lifetime | ||
Compatibility | |||
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For Use on Hardwood | Yes | For Use on Softwood | Yes |
Miscellaneous | |||
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UNSPSC | 31211500 | ||
Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.
What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this wood conditioner for eliminating blotchiness and delivering uniform stain application, especially on softwoods like pine. Most reviewers describe it as essential for water-based stains, noting it allows consistent penetration across all wood types and makes the staining process professional and satisfying. Many highlight the ease of application, quick drying, and low odor. A few mention it dries quickly, requiring prompt work, and a small number question effectiveness on certain woods, but these concerns are vastly outweighed by enthusiastic endorsements. Overall, customers consider it an indispensable step for achieving beautiful, even results.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great product
Great product. Even better same day delivery by Lowes.
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I liked the end product
I actually don’t know if this product helped.i didnt try with and without it. But I did use this after sanding my tongue and groove boards with150 then 240 grit. I didn’t realize until I was towards the end of applying pre stain to many pine boards that you were supposed to stain pretty much right way. I didn’t. The next day I stained with Minwax whitewash stain and they came out great!
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Great product
Easy to use. Water clean up. Does enhance the grain
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Absolute must for water-based stain
Used this to prestain a faux live edge fireplace mantel I made from a standard yellow pine 2x12. I first tested the water-based stain without pre treating and it was a mess. Sure as advertised, using the pre stain stopped the patchy and uneven absorbtion and gave a beautiful, consistent finish. I will always pretreat now before staining.
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Great coverage
Easy application
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A must pre-treatment before staining or dying wood
It worked incredibly well and gave me a much better, more uniform dying of the wood. I was using TransTint dye rather than stain on birch plywood.
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Excellent prep product
Absorbed quickly, was easy to apply with a cloth, and readily accepted the follow up stain and sealer.
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Conditioner Great for Water-Based Stains
Worked well to use before applying a water-based stain from Minwax. Easy to use, and seemed thinner than the oil-based stains/conditioners I'm used to, but to be expected as a water-based conditioner.
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Thought this was helpful but I was staying in Pine
I didn't have the the best success with this but I know it's a good product
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Highly recommend for soft woods like pine.
It evens out the stain penetration on pine boards making them actually look like hardwood.Tested prestain on maple plywood and it stained nicely too.
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