Minwax  Wood Finish Color Series Oil-based Clear Tint Base Semi-transparent Tintable Interior Stain ( 1-gallon )

Worked perfectly

Worked perfectly and gave me plenty of time to allow penetration before wiping off excess. I was able to achieve jus the look I wanted, dark and dramatic but also allowing the wood grain to show through on the solid oak floor tiles.

This is like watered down paint.

I've used Minwax many times. I probably have 15-20 cans of it. I was glad to see all the color options in an oil based stain. As another reviewer stated you cannot buy the little can for small projects or to test it so had to get a quart. This version works more like the water based stain aka watered down paint. The product lays on top of the wood. Glad Minwax is trying different ideas however, don't like this one better. I'll be sticking to the original oil based style even with limited col...

The little stain that couldn’t.

Absolute joke of a product. Guessing the reason it is thick is due to issues with being able to tint it with paint tints. Did cover well when applied but no matter how long it’s left on, 5 minutes or an hour, all but a very tiny amount wipes off even when used on super soft wood. Could barely tell I had put it on except a little bit in the grain. Definitely not the product you need if trying to use a color unavailable in the regular stains.

Awful

I absolutely do not like this stain. They don't make a sample size so I have to buy a quart and pray that the color will work out, which it didn't. The product is so thick that it is basically paint. It does not get absorb into the wood at all. What a waste of money. I wish I read the review before I buy it. Most of the 5-star reviews are "promotional".

Lowes Stands up for Their "Make the color right"

5 stars is not for the product, but for Lowe's standing by their "you'll love the color or we'll make it right' policy. I tried 4 shades of tint before I found one we liked. Lowe's never charged me or complained about the 3 that i didn't like. That's standing by their promise.

Wrong color

Color did not come out like we wanted

Hot Garbage

As a DIYer this product is garbage. Stain does not stain well at all says you can apply additional coats for a darker finish. This is a lie. Don’t waste your money. Also any product that doesn’t provide specific instructions is hiding something let “dry”. What does that mean. “Not wet” right. Still garbage. Vague instructions to remove them from responsibility when their product fails.

My Loews Rewards

I used the my loews rewards (free to join) It saved me $10 on each of the 11 gallons of stain that I bought that day. $110 savings for being a my loews reward member. A free membership!

I really loved

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As someone who recently used the Wood Finish Color series, I’m thoroughly impressed with the results. The range of colors is fantastic, offering everything from classic oak and walnut to trendy greys and whites. This variety made it easy to find the perfect shade to match my project. Applying the finish was a breeze. The consistency was just right, allowing for smooth and even coverage. I appreciated the fast-drying formula, which meant I coul...

Quality stain, be aware of oil base vs water base application

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Minwax Amber stain is easy to use and provides nice coverage. My photos show a sample of Amber stain with one coat and two coats on the far right of the stick. It’s a very nice, warm color. It can be applied with a brush or a rag, and it can be re-coated after two hours. Oil based stain is definitely more durable than water based stain. You’ll need to keep in mind that the fumes are much more intense with oil based stain. Therefore, I wou...