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Minwax Wood Finish Oil-based Slate Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart )

Name: Minwax Wood Finish Oil-based Slate Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
Brand: Minwax
SKU: 1002600860
Rating: 4.6 (5792 reviews)

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Manufacturer Color/Finish: Slate

Container Size: 1-quart

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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	32
Apply with Paint Sprayer	No	Number of Coats Recommended	1
Apply with Paint Pad	No	Color/Finish Family	Gray
Shake Can Before Use	No	Manufacturer Color/Finish	Slate
Package Quantity	1	Paint Color Family	Gray

Dimensions
Container Size	1-quart	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	2 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	No	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

4.6 out of 5

5792 Reviews

93% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the rich, beautiful color quality that brings out wood grain naturally, with most achieving desired tones in one or two coats. Reviewers consistently highlight how smoothly it applies, dries quickly, and provides even coverage with minimal effort for professional results. Many cite decades of reliable use and deep brand loyalty. A few report color discrepancies, noting shades appearing darker than expected, but these concerns are vastly outweighed by widespread satisfaction with performance and visual outcomes.

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This is my favorite stain. I’ve used it for a few years and now my front door is this color!

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It was darker than the pic but still a good stain. I would go lighter if you aren't sure.

KariSeptember 4, 2026
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We apologize if you were not satisfied with the color of the stain for your project. Since each type of wood can take the stain differently, we do r...

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