Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Wood Finish Water-based Pure White/Tint Base Semi-transparent Tintable Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers praise this water-based stain for smooth, easy application and vibrant color options that deliver professional-looking finishes. The formula enables quick, odorless cleanup and enhances wood grain beautifully with a semi-transparent appearance. Many successfully matched existing woodwork and achieved desired tones for furniture and cabinetry. However, some report the stain dries too quickly, causing blotchiness if not applied with speed and precision, requiring a cloth application or pre-stain conditioner. Several also note color discrepancies between online images and actual results. Despite these challenges, most customers find the product delivers excellent results with proper technique and consider it worthwhile.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Bought this to make my own color wash
Would RecommendPurchased this to help get my cabinets in the bathroom, the same color as the ones in my kitchen. Purchased this as semi transparent and mixed it with a dark brown turned out great.
From Wood Finish Water-based Chestnut MW1124 Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Save your money
Would Not RecommendNot easily applied dries super uneven would not recommend any water based stains from Minwax
From Water-based White Wash Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Looking good
Would RecommendBought this on the clearance rack and was pleasantly surprised with the color. Paint well on well and dried nice.
From Wood Finish Water-based Chestnut MW1124 Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Don’t use this it will ruin your project
It drives too fast and you have cold joints
From Wood Finish Water-based Chestnut MW1124 Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Color tinted stain
Would RecommendI love all the color this stain comes in!!!
Verified Purchaser
Easy clean up
Would RecommendI like the colors I find in the semi-transparent water based stains.
From Wood Finish Water-based Chestnut MW1124 Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Results really surprised me!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was a little worried about staining over 90's oak banister, but after the first coat, I was really relieved and super happy with the results.
From minwax.com
Covers well
Easy to use
Verified Purchaser
Easy to apply!
Would RecommendI used a rag to restrain window and door frames on 12 windows and 2 patio doors after sanding. The stain went on evenly and gave the translucent coverage I needed. No odor and quick drying. Very happy with results.
From Wood Finish Water-based Chestnut MW1124 Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Recommended
Would RecommendWe are restaining our railing and weren't sure about going with such a dark stain. We are so happy we did! The color is beautiful and goes on so easily. After two coats and poly, it looks great!
From Wood Finish Water-based True Black Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Great!
Would RecommendWas able to mix my stains in store!
From Wood Finish Water-based Latte MW1234 Solid Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Stain drys right away
Would RecommendIt had no odor
From Wood Finish Water-based Chestnut MW1124 Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Brilliant and Vibrant
Would RecommendGreat coverage for the American flags I make. A little goes a long way.
From Wood Finish Water-based Latte MW1234 Solid Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
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