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Wood Finish Color Series Oil-based Dark Walnut Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart )

Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Wood Finish Color Series Oil-based Dark Walnut Semi-transparent Interior Stain ( 1-quart )

4.6
108
Review
 4.6 out of 5
108 Reviews


69% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this wood stain for its rich, true-to-bottle color that enhances wood grain beautifully. Most highlight exceptional ease of application with even coverage, minimal brush marks, and often one-coat results. The fast drying time and surprisingly low odor are frequently mentioned as major advantages, especially for indoor projects. Many appreciate the variety of shades available, including Dark Walnut and Golden Oak. A few note the stain sits on the surface rather than penetrating deeply, occasionally creating a slightly painted appearance. Overall, reviewers strongly recommend it for both beginners and experienced users seeking professional-looking results.

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108 Customer Reviews

Great product if you want to match another color.

Would Recommend

I had Sherwin Williams paint store custom mix and match the color of my oak flooring. I made hickory window sills and oak frame for a wall mounted tv. The stain felt a bit thick to apply. I use a staining cloth foam pad to apply. I let it set for 5 minutes (set a timer) then I wiped off the access, which took a little elbow grease. I did apply a prestain to the hickory but not to the oak. I think I will apply the prestain to the rest of my trim. I have to say the color match was perfect. The s...

August 3, 2026

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Great

Worked great on untreated white oak.

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Beware

Would Not Recommend

Disappointing...several coats and still didn't reach that color

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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...

MINWAXJune 8, 2026

MINWAX

Great product

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband uses this product on all his construction jobs now. It is such good quality and holds up so well. Last years if applied correctly on all jobs. The coverage is exceptional. The instructions are very accurate and described very well. Drys quicker than I thought would also.

June 3, 2026

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Easy to spread and nice dry look

Would Recommend

Easy to apply and clean

May 29, 2026
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Good value

Nice color

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Perfect

Would Recommend

Color

May 4, 2026
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Easy to Apply

Would Recommend

The thickness

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Perfect wood color

Would Recommend

It didn't work for what i wanted but i loved the color

April 16, 2026
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