Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Wood Finish Oil-based Slate Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the rich, beautiful color quality that brings out wood grain naturally, with most achieving desired tones in one or two coats. Reviewers consistently highlight how smoothly it applies, dries quickly, and provides even coverage with minimal effort for professional results. Many cite decades of reliable use and deep brand loyalty. A few report color discrepancies, noting shades appearing darker than expected, but these concerns are vastly outweighed by widespread satisfaction with performance and visual outcomes.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Have used it a lot, many cans. Good stuff!
From Wood Finish Oil-based Natural Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Not odorless. Pi has to leave my project in the garage for 2 weeks and it still had the stain odor.
From Wood Finish Oil-based Golden Oak Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Guessing its good from prior product usage.
Would RecommendApplying was easy, looks good, color is just what I was looking for, is probably what I would say if I used it.
From Wood Finish Oil-based Golden Oak Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( Half-pint ) Verified Purchaser
Nice finit
Would RecommendStain absorbed evenly, applied stain several times to bring out the natural beauty of the wood.
From Wood Finish Oil-based Provincial Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( Half-pint ) Verified Purchaser
Great product!
Would RecommendBest brand by far. Very consistent with using it. Does full color and is never watery.
From Wood Finish Oil-based Ebony Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
The Most Beautiful, Tremendous Stain You Have Ever
Would RecommendI looked at my oak tables—beautiful, high-quality wood, the best—and they were looking a little tired. I said, "We need something spectacular." We tried the water-based stuff. Total disaster. Very weak. Thin. Dries too fast and leaves terrible streaks. A complete disgrace. But then we put down this premium oil-based stain, and wow. The depth. The richness. It penetrates deep into the wood, like nobody's ever seen before. The color is fantastic. It’s a very rich, very powerful color—not low-energ...
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Would RecommendI recently purchased this product. Loved the results. Easy to apply and looks great. Thanks for a great product.
From Wood Finish Oil-based 2026 Color of the Year Special Walnut Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser