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Minwax Wood Finish Water-based Clear Tint Base Semi-transparent Tintable Interior Stain ( 1-quart )

Name: Minwax Wood Finish Water-based Clear Tint Base Semi-transparent Tintable Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
Brand: Minwax
SKU: 5001674655
Rating: 3.9 (993 reviews)

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Minwax® Wood Finish® Semi-Transparent Color Stain is a penetrating, water-based stain that opens up a world of possibilities in just one wood-grain-enhancing coat

One-coat color dries in 1 hour
Color that showcases wood grain
5x thicker for easier application (when compared to traditional oil-based stains)
Ideal for small projects, unfinished furniture, cabinets, doors and trim

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General
Sub-Brand	Wood Finish	Stains	Yes
Clean-up Method	Soap and water	Base Material	Water-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	Brown
Shake Can Before Use	No	Manufacturer Color/Finish	Clear Tint Base
Package Quantity	1	Paint Color Family	Multiple colors/finishes

Dimensions
Container Size	1-quart	Maximum Coverage Area (Sq. Feet)	100

Features
Stain and Sealer in One	No	Seals	No
Pre-Tinted	No	Finishes	No
Stain and Polyurethane in One	No	Revives	No
Dries Clear	No	Conditions	No
Gel	No	Dry to Re-Coat	1-2 hours
Configurable	Yes	Dry to Touch	1 hour
Protects	No	Tintable	Yes

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	No
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

3.9 out of 5

993 Reviews

74% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the smooth application, quick drying time, and low odor, with most highlighting the even translucent coverage that enhances wood grain beautifully. Many appreciate the easy cleanup and professional-looking finish, especially when applying multiple coats. However, a notable group reports color mismatches—receiving untinted base instead of pre-tinted product or finding the finish more opaque than expected. Some mention the stain dries too quickly for comfortable blending, while a few note poor wood penetration. Despite these concerns, most customers consider the product worthwhile for its ease of use and quality results.

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Good coverage

Would Recommend

Good coverage and revealing of grain and burnt grain. Just enough opacity but emphasizes the color

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Good product

DanaSeptember 27, 2026
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Cool looking effect

Would Recommend

Love the way this effect looks. Especially after it has aged a bit. Only issue is consistency between different cans. Definitely can tell they are different even though they were stirred and applied the same.

JendiySeptember 24, 2026
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Fantastic Stain!

Would Recommend

I have had several stain colors mixed and I love them all. The vintage orange and fiesta orange are perfect colors for fall and look amazing!

JennSeptember 21, 2026
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Great for indoor use!

Would Recommend

Covers and penetrates in one coat! No horrible stain smell left behind. The color is true to the color cart as well. I’ll definitely use it again.

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Would Recommend

Awesome color easy application

HinkySeptember 19, 2026
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Tintless

Would Not Recommend

Color came white despite it supposed to be to tinted to American Walnut

GiGiSeptember 16, 2026
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Our delightful “new” table

Would Recommend

We refinished our kitchen table and used this product. Turned out beautifully! Application was smooth, each coating was absorbed well, drying time is acceptable and the grain, color richness and surface shine all a delight to behold

SED1September 6, 2026
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