Name: Minwax Wood Finish 2 -Pack Oil-based Red Chestnut Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-gallon )
Brand: Minwax
SKU: 5015236169
Price: 85.97 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (176 reviews)

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Minwax® Wood Finish™ is a penetrating oil-based wood stain, which provides beautiful rich color that enhances the natural wood grain. It applies easily, absorbs deep into the pores of the wood, and is ideal for staining unfinished wood furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, molding, and hardwood floors.

Deeply penetrating color enhances wood’s beauty in one coat
Dries in 2 hours; makes it possible to stain in a day
Resists lapping for even color
Can be used to add beauty to any bare or stripped wood surface
Perfect for interior staining unfinished wood furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, molding and floors
For beautiful results, use with Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
Available in 36 beautiful colors
Mineral spirits clean up

General
Sub-Brand	Wood Finish	Stains	Yes
Clean-up Method	Mineral spirits	Base Material	Oil-based
Transparency	Semi-transparent	Use Location	Interior
Apply with Brush	Yes	Unit of Measure	Fluid ounce(s)
Apply with Roller	No	Unit of Measure Quantity	128
Apply with Paint Sprayer	No	Number of Coats Recommended	1
Apply with Paint Pad	No	Color/Finish Family	Red
Shake Can Before Use	No	Manufacturer Color/Finish	Red Chestnut
Package Quantity	2	Paint Color Family	Red

Dimensions
Container Size	1-gallon	Maximum Coverage Area (Sq. Feet)	600

Features
Stain and Sealer in One	No	Finishes	No
Pre-Tinted	Yes	Revives	No
Stain and Polyurethane in One	No	Conditions	No
Dries Clear	No	Dry to Re-Coat	4 hours
Gel	No	Dry to Touch	4 hours
Protects	No	Tintable	No
Seals	No

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	Prop 65 WARNING(S) -

Warranty
Warranty	Limited lifetime

Compatibility
For Use with Doors	Yes	For Use on Softwood	Yes
For Use on Fiberglass	No	For Use on Clear Coated Wood	No
For Use with Furniture & Cabinets	Yes	For Use on New or Bare Wood	Yes
For Use with Shelving	Yes	For Use with Small Projects	Yes
For Use on Stripped Wood	Yes	For Use with Hardwood Floors	Yes
For Use on Veneer	Yes	For Use on Previously Stained Wood	No
For Use on Plywood	Yes	For Use with Moulding & Trim	Yes
For Use on Hardwood	Yes

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	31211700

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Review

4.3 out of 5

176 Reviews

84% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The product is widely praised for its excellent performance, ease of application, and the beautiful, rich color it brings out in wood. Customers appreciate the wide variety of color options and the product's consistent quality. Many have been loyal users for years, citing great results. A few customers reported minor issues, but the overall consensus is that this is a high-quality product that delivers excellent results.

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176 Customer Reviews

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Unfinished project

Would Not Recommend

I never received my purchase.

UnfinishedJuly 22, 2026
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Response from MINWAX

We are so sorry for your displeasing experience. Please either reach out to your local Lowe’s store or call Lowe’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-6937 fo...

MINWAXJuly 24, 2026

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We have had excellent results

Several months ago we purchased an 80 year old cottage that has a goodly amount of the original 1 1/4 inch hardwood flooring. We have "touched" almost ever. square foot of the floors, ceilings and walls. One evening we rolled a good coat of this polyurethane over the hardwood then got in the van and drove the 800 miles back home. When we returned 10 days later we were greeted by some of the most beautiful floors you will ever see. The surface is hard, smooth and squeaky clean as can be. Next is...

IndianaMarch 11, 2026

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Great for bathrooms

Would Recommend

I use it for floor trim. Two coats of stain and 2 coats of satin.

ThomaaApril 17, 2025

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Delivery service isn't worth it

It was supposed to be shipped in two days, then it showed two weeks! I paid $80 for delivery: ridiculous! I still don't have it yet. I could've walked the 30 miles to the store to get it by now. Ugh.

FaustusAugust 15, 2024
From Wood Finish 2 -Pack Oil-based Espresso Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser

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Response from MINWAX

Thank you for your review, any issues with your order would need to be discussed with the store where purchased. Sincerely, L.T., Digital Care Team ...

MINWAXAugust 16, 2024

MINWAX

New Go-to for refurbishing

Would Recommend

My new go-to instead of paint for refurbishing furniture. It covers beautifully!!

Anne21April 6, 2024

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Turned my Ikea furniture PINK

Would Not Recommend

Used Colonial Maple 223 on brand new untreated pine bookshelf from Ikea. Followed all of the directions including stirring and wiping after 5 minutes and it turned the whole piece a light coral pink color! Not nearly as rich of a color as I thought it would look and now I am stuck with a pink bookshelf and wasted money

BostonVibesOctober 18, 2023

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Response from Customer Support

Thank you for taking the time to review the Wood Finish Colonial Maple. We apologize you were not satisfied with the color results of the stain. Sin...

Customer SupportOctober 19, 2023

Stain doesn't dry; project is ruined.

Would Not Recommend

First thing's first: let's talk about the stripe of woodgrain shown on the label of this product. It would be intuitive for this to show the approximate color of the stain in question; I get that the color of the wood itself will change it a bit so an exact match isn't really possible...on the other hand the labels for the various colors looked like the same color to me, but with a different wood grain pattern. Are they all the same mid-tone brown? Because the "red mahogany" stain I bought is...

abowersSeptember 13, 2023

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Response from Customer Support

Thank you for taking the time to review the Minwax Wood Finish Stain. We apologize you had an issue with the stain drying. If the stain is still tac...

Customer Support September 18, 2023

i have a question

Would Recommend

the ask a question button was broken. as is your word counter for this post. lol. it should count down, not up. OK. the question is why is this product labled in highlighted yellow text INDOOR USE ONLY? what makes this oil based stain unsuitable for outdoors? i hope you can shed some light on this.

FriendlyNeighborhoodGuyJuly 14, 2023

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