Name: Minwax Wood Finish Oil-based 2026 Color of the Year Special Walnut Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( Half-pint )
Brand: Minwax
SKU: 999914529
Price: 8.98 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (5646 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	8
Apply with Paint Sprayer	No	Number of Coats Recommended	1
Apply with Paint Pad	No	Color/Finish Family	Brown
Shake Can Before Use	No	Manufacturer Color/Finish	2026 Color of the Year Special Walnut
Package Quantity	1	Paint Color Family	Dark brown

Dimensions
Container Size	Half-pint	Maximum Coverage Area (Sq. Feet)	60

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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4.6 out of 5

5646 Reviews

93% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this wood stain for exceptional color quality, ease of application, and consistent performance. Reviewers highlight rich, deep finishes that bring out natural grain without obscuring it, often achieving desired results in one or two coats. Many appreciate how smoothly it applies with brushes, rags, or sponges, with quick drying and reliable batch-to-batch consistency. Long-term users emphasize years of dependable results across diverse projects. A small number note the color appears darker than the label suggests, though most accept this as normal variation. Overall, customers consider this a trusted, premium choice for both DIYers and experienced woodworkers.

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Went on well. Easy and no reason to.worry.

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great color match

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Best color

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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!

HeidiSeptember 4, 2026
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Careful what color you get

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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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