Minwax Minwax Solid True Black Water-Based Stain
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Item #1658606 |
Model #108510000
Solid opacity shows more color, less wood grain while keeping the wood texture
One coat color dries in one hour
5x thicker for easier application (when compared to traditional oil-based stains)
Ability to tint custom colors
For interior use only
Not for use on floors
General | |||
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Color/Finish Family | Black | Stains | Yes |
Manufacturer Color/Finish | True Black | Transparency | Solid |
Paint Color Family | Black | Number of Coats Recommended | 1 |
Sub-Brand | Wood Finish | Shake Can Before Use | No |
Base Material | Water-based | Clean-up Method | Soap and water |
Package Quantity | 1 | Apply with Brush | Yes |
Use Location | Interior | Apply with Roller | No |
Unit of Measure Quantity | 32 | Apply with Paint Sprayer | No |
Unit of Measure | Fluid ounce(s) | Apply with Paint Pad | No |
Dimensions | |||
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Container Size | 1-quart | Maximum Coverage Area (Sq. Feet) | 100 |
Features | |||
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Conditions | No | Protects | No |
Dries Clear | No | Revives | No |
Dry to Re-Coat | 1-2 hours | Seals | No |
Dry to Touch | 15 minutes | Stain and Polyurethane in One | No |
Finishes | No | Stain and Sealer in One | No |
Gel | No | Tintable | No |
Pre-Tinted | Yes | ||
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 with Doors | Yes | For Use on Previously Stained Wood | No |
For Use with Furniture & Cabinets | Yes | For Use on Softwood | Yes |
For Use on Fiberglass | No | For Use on Stripped Wood | Yes |
For Use on Plywood | Yes | For Use on Veneer | No |
For Use on Hardwood | Yes | For Use with Small Projects | Yes |
For Use with Shelving | Yes | For Use with Hardwood Floors | No |
For Use on Clear Coated Wood | No | For Use with Moulding & Trim | Yes |
For Use on New or Bare Wood | Yes | ||
Miscellaneous | |||
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UNSPSC | 31211700 | ||
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers praise the stain's rich color selection and professional finish, with many achieving excellent results in one or two coats and noting easy application and cleanup. However, a substantial portion report the product behaves more like paint than traditional stain, with thick consistency causing streaking and uneven finishes that sometimes require sanding and reapplication. While most appreciate the bold, opaque coverage and color options, some express frustration with misleading instructions and difficulty achieving desired results on complex surfaces. Overall, reviewers recommend it for straightforward projects despite application challenges.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Yes, you can!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I watched my husband pull out of our driveway to attend a 30 hour out of town conference and at the same time called by best friend and simply said, “It’s a GO!”. She arrive 30 minutes later and we began the transformation of my dreary kitchen cabinets. Minwax could not have been an easier product for us to use.I am so pleased with the results and actually gasped with joy when I walked into the kitchen to make my morning coffee!! The sanding ...
From minwax.com
Very thick gel like stain
This water based stain is thick just like other gel stains so it covers very well.
Verified Purchaser
Great coverage
This is a great product that provides excellent coverage. I am very satisfied with the results and would definitely recommend it for any interior staining project.
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Great color
Easy to use. Great coverage and stained the pine perfectly.
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Easy to use with the right brush/cloth. The daughter used a cloth to put the stain on for a more rustic look.
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Thick texture
This was thicker then the stain I have normally used but great color.
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Coastal boutique
I picked up this stain while building a pine nautical chart table for plotting important household expeditions — like navigating from the couch to the fridge during halftime. I wanted something bold but not paint-like, and this delivered beautifully. 1. Did it solve a problem or fill a need? Yes. Plain pine looked like it belonged in a basement craft bin. The Marine Blue gave it a rich coastal tone and instantly turned my project into something that looks intentional — like it belongs on a boat...
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Expected much better from this brand
Minwax makes some really good, affordable products. They tend to hit the sweet spot on cost-vs-value. Well... unfortunately, this isn't one of their better products. It goes on thickly, has a very short working time, and is incredibly difficult to remove. If you buy this, work in VERY SMALL sections. I found that 2 minutes was far too long to wait to remove stain. It was... just a disaster. I wound-up sanding back to wood and switching to their oil-based equivalent. I will never again buy one o...
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Great coverage
Bought before, bought it again. Love it
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