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Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain
Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain is a fast and easy way to add beautiful color to unfinished wood. It comes in 50 traditional wood tones and contemporary decorative colors. Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain is fast-drying, low odor, and can be easily cleaned up with soap and water. When used with Minwax® Water Based Pre-Stain Conditioner, it provides rich, beautiful color results.
* Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain colors are mixed at the paint counter of most home centers and hardware stores.
* Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain is not recommended for large surfaces, such as floors.
Product Details
| Application Tool: | synthetic bristle brush, cloth or foam applicator |
| Location: | interior wood surfaces |
| Recoat: | after 2 hours |
| Dry time: | 3 hours |
| Cleanup: | soap and water |
| Coverage: | 100 sq. ft. per quart |
| Coats: | normally 1. Additional coats may be applied for richer color |
| Recommended Uses: | furniture, woodwork, cabinets, doors, accessories |
FAQ
Q. What is the advantage to using a water-based stain?
Water based stains have little odor, dry quickly and clean up with soap and water. Projects can often be completed in one day.
Q. Will Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain raise the grain of the wood?
As long as Minwax® Water Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner is used prior to staining, Water Based Wood Stain will not raise the wood grain.
Q. How long should Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain be left on wood?
Water-based stain dries very quickly. It should be allowed to penetrate no more than three minutes before wiping away the excess.
Q. Should Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain be used on floors?
No. Water-based stains dry very quickly, making them difficult to apply evenly over large surfaces. For very large areas such as floors, we recommend an oil-based product such as Minwax® Wood Finish™ Stain.
Q: What is a tint base?
Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain comes in two tint bases—Clear Tint Base and White Tint Base—that are used to make 50 different stain colors. A tint base is brought to the paint counter at the home center or hardware store for color mixing, similar to the way paint is mixed.
Q. What is White Wash Pickling Stain?
It is a Water Based Wood Stain that adds a subtle shade of white color to wood while allowing the natural grain to show through. Unlike the Clear and White Tint Bases, the White Wash Pickling Stain does not require mixing and is ready to use right out of the can.
Q: Which clear protective topcoat should be used over Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain?
We recommend Minwax® Polycrylic® Protective Finish for a crystal-clear topcoat that will not alter the appearance of the stain color. For a warmer, slightly amber finish over wood tones, Minwax® Water Based Oil-Modified Polyurethane is recommeded.
Directions
WARNING! Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to lead dust or fumes may cause brain damage or other adverse health effects, especially in children or pregnant women. Controlling exposure to lead or other hazardous substances requires the use of proper protective equipment such as a properly fitted respirator (NIOSH approved) and proper containment and cleanup. For more information, call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (in US) or contact your local health authority.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
- Sand the wood in the direction of the grain, first using medium-grade sandpaper (#120) working your way to fine-grade sandpaper (#220). Do Not Use Steel Wool. Remove all sanding dust.
- Apply Minwax® Water Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner and allow to penetrate 1-5 minutes. This will help ensure even stain color penetration and reduce grain raising on soft and hard woods. Remove excess with a clean cloth.
- For best results, wait 15-30 minutes before lightly sanding the surface with a fine-grade sandpaper. This will help smooth any raised grain. Remove all sanding dust.
STAIN APPLICATION:
- Stir contents thoroughly before and during use.
- Test stain on a hidden area to verify desired color.
- When working with more than one can, we recommend mixing together the contents of the cans to ensure color consistency.
- Apply stain with a synthetic bristle brush, foam brush, staining pad or rag. Allow stain to penetrate no longer than 3 minutes.
- While stain is still wet, remove excess with clean cloth lightly dampened with stain. Wipe in the direction of the grain using light to medium pressure to achieve even stain color.
- Note: Any uneven color penetration can be blended. Rewet the surface with more stain and lightly rub the stain into the surface, blending light and dark areas.
- To increase color intensity, apply a second coat after 2 hours- repeating directions for application of first coat. Heavier application, lower temperature, and or higher humidity will extend drying time. Do not apply below 55°F.
CLEAR FINISH APPLICATION:
- Allow stain to dry a minimum of 3 hours before applying a clear protective finish. For a durable, crystal clear, ultra-fast drying finish we recommend Minwax® Polycrylic® Protective Finish. Minwax® Fast-Drying Polyurethane or Minwax® Wipe-On Poly can also be used over Water Based Wood Stain.
Note: Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain is not recommended for use on floors.
COVERAGE: Approximately 100 sq. ft. per quart.
CLEANUP: Soap and warm water.
Colours
The colours shown are for reference purposes only. They have been reproduced using digital production techniques. Always test stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify desired colour.
The following colours are made with Clear Tint Base
 Natural Beige |
 Latte |
 Desert Sand |
 Honey Comb |
 Cocoa |
 Cinnamon |
 English Oak |
 Harvest Gold |
 Oriental Ginger |
 Colonial Pine |
 Vermont Maple |
 Terracotta |
 Cinnamon Toast |
 Dutch Chocolate |
 Rosewood |
 Toffee |
 Coffee |
 American Walnut |
 Classic Black |
 Onyx |
 China Red |
 Fruit Punch |
 Spice |
 Sangria |
 Antique Red |
 Cherry Blossom |
 Royal Mahogany |
 Burgundy |
 Winter Moss |
 Antique Jade |
 Green Tea |
 Botanical |
 Early Spring |
 Verdigris |
 Hunter Green |
 Mustard |
 River Stone |
 Charcoal Gray |
 Island Water |
 Deep Ocean |
The following colours are made with White Tint Base
 Natural Peach |
 Parchment |
 Honeydew |
 Driftwood |
 Harvest Grain |
 Winter Sky |
 Blue Hawaii |
 Pearl Gray |
 Slate |
 Woodrose |
White Wash Pickling Stain
Soft, subtle finish that adds just a wash of white colour,
while allowing the wood grain to show through
 White Wash Pickling Stain |
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