Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Wood Finish Water-based Amber Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the water-based stain for vibrant color options, easy application, and clean finish. Most highlight the extensive color range, natural wood-grain appearance, and low odor as major strengths, with many noting soap-and-water cleanup is simple. However, a notable group reports the stain dries too fast for even coverage on larger surfaces, describing the texture as unusually thick or paste-like. Some experience blotchiness or uneven absorption despite using wood conditioner. A few strongly prefer traditional oil-based alternatives, citing better penetration and consistency. Overall, most customers find it worthwhile despite drying time concerns.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Beautiful color
Would RecommendGreat color, adheres to surface well, dries quickly and covers a large surface. Does not have a grainy feel to it.
From Wood Finish Water-based Marine Blue Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
not what I expected
Would Not RecommendI accidentally purchased water based solid color dark walnut and then went back to get the water based semi-transparent dark walnut. When I opened it, I did not see a difference between the two... both were thick and more like paint (see pic). I expected that with the solid color but not with the semi-transparent. I used water based Minwax wood conditioner as directed to prepare the wood. I applied the semi transparent and started to wipe it off as directed immediately after applying but it was...
From Wood Finish Water-based Dark Walnut Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
I used it to try and match another piece of furniture. It kinda matches but it’s like paint.
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It's a solid color stain
Would RecommendI Bought this stain to match some old obsolete stain to refinish some old baseboards and to stain new baseboards. I did not realize the stain is SOLID coverage. It covers/ hides the grain as stated on the label. Not what I wanted but had to get the project done. I found that applying it, then immediately wiping it off with a cloth I got the desired finish that revealed the wood grain to my satisfaction.
From Wood Finish Water-based Amber Solid Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
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Good coverage
Such a beautiful stain and covered my rock maple evenly, which is hard to do.
From Wood Finish Water-based Dark Walnut Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Excellent product! Better than oil based.
I have been using this stain in several colors all year and I am very pleased with it. It dries quickly, is easy to clean up with soap and water and is available colors. For best results I found that I must cover it with Chrystal Clear Topcoat to end up with a satin finish that feels smooth.
From Wood Finish Water-based True Black Solid Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Awesome color easy application
From Wood Finish Water-based True Black Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
More like brown paint than a stain.
From Wood Finish Water-based Dark Walnut Solid Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
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Our delightful “new” table
Would RecommendWe 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
From Wood Finish Water-based True Black Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
perfect match
worked like I wanted it to.
From Wood Finish Water-based Dark Walnut Solid Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Black stain
I was happy to find this stain for the mail box. It is black and even the Paint store didn’t have it! Thank you Lowe’s
From Wood Finish Water-based True Black Solid Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
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