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Minwax Wood Finish Oil-based Golden Oak Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-gallon )

Name: Minwax Wood Finish Oil-based Golden Oak Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-gallon )
Brand: Minwax
SKU: 999914165
Price: 50.98 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (678 reviews)

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Manufacturer Color/Finish: Golden Oak

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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	Yellow
Shake Can Before Use	No	Manufacturer Color/Finish	Golden Oak
Package Quantity	1	Paint Color Family	Yellow

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	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

678 Reviews

92% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The Minwax Wood Finish is a high-quality wood stain that offers a wide range of color options and delivers a durable, long-lasting finish. Customers appreciate the easy application, quick drying time, and consistent color results across various wood types. While a few noted the stain can appear slightly darker than expected, the overall feedback is that it provides excellent coverage and professional-looking results.

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Very nice finished product

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This lasted two years then I had another person due it and used dark walnut and it looked black

SRB49August 16, 2026

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Good product, nightmare checkout!

This product is outstanding. However, the checkout process is a nightmare. Once again I was asked by the checkout machine to scan my driver's license. That is not going to happen. thankfully an associat was able to bypass that ridiculous request. Come on Lowes, you can do better!

namvetJuly 22, 2026
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Great stain!

Would Recommend

Beautiful stain color

bbamJuly 6, 2026
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Excellent product

Would Recommend

Works great

JesseJune 22, 2026
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Love it.

Would Recommend

I have used Minwax stain for years with no problems. Wipes on easily and dries evenly.

BrasstacksJune 19, 2026
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