Color | Quart |
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Brand | Minwax |
Surface Recommendation | wood |
Material | Wood |
Model Name | Not Available |
Size | Quart |
Coating Description | Oil-based |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 4.33 x 4.92 x 4.92 inches |
Item Weight | 1.9 Pounds |
Recommended Uses For Product | interior |
Liquid Volume | 32 Fluid Ounces |
Manufacturer | Minwax |
Part Number | 61500444 |
Item Weight | 1.94 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 4.33 x 4.92 x 4.92 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 61500444 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Warranty |
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1 qt Minwax 61500 Clear Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
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Color | Quart |
Brand | Minwax |
Surface Recommendation | wood |
Material | Wood |
Model Name | Not Available |
About this item
- PRE-STAIN TREATMENT FOR ALL WOOD – Ensure wood projects look great with Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner. Use prior to applying oil-based wood stains to help prevent streaks and blotches. It works by evening out the absorption of oil-based wood stain.
- PREVENT BLOTCHES – By Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner prior to staining with oil-based wood stains, you can prepare the wood to avoid blotching and streaking, ensuring beautiful results.
- ASSURES EVEN STAIN PENETRATION – Wood is porous, and tends to absorb stain unevenly. But this wood conditioner for staining evens out the absorption of oil-based stains for natural, even results. Wood may be stained immediately after application.
- USE ON SOFT AND HARD WOOD – Use this on all your unfinished wood projects, on both hard and soft wood. The pre stain conditioner is especially necessary when working with soft or porous woods like pine, alder, birch, and maple.
- A BRAND YOU CAN TRUST – Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care projects.* Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing need.
- Assures even stain penetration on soft woods such as pine, fir and spruce
- Prepares the wood to avoid blotching and streaking
- Wood may be stained immediately after application
- Coverage is approximately 75-Square Feet per quart
- 1 quart
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ASIN | B002OTUYCY |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #11,063 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #28 in Household Stains |
Date First Available | May 15, 2006 |
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The better the wood preparation, the better the final result. Minwax Preparation products are the first step to ensure your wood surfaces show their most beautiful colors and smoothest finishes. |
The products that have made Minwax an American icon will add color and beauty to your wood – in oil or water-based stains. With Minwax wood stains, there’s a color to suit every style. |
Looking for speed and convenience? Turn to Minwax to add rich color and durable protection to your wood project in a single step. |
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From furniture to floors, trust Minwax products that beautify and protect the wood. For superior durability and long-lasting beauty, the choice is clear – protective clear finishes from Minwax! |
Finishes that offer protection for wood with a soft luster. |
Minwax offers a variety of easy-to-use products to help clean and repair wood that is chipped, cracked, scratched, or even decayed, to its original beauty. |
Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner | Wood Finish Penetrating Stain | Polyshades Stain + Poly in One Step | Polycrylic Crystal Clear Topcoat | Stainable Wood Filler | |
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Price | $18.48$18.48 | $7.47$7.47 | $29.84$29.84 | $22.97$22.97 | $14.98$14.98 |
Available as Oil or Water-Based | Water and Oil | Water and Oil | Oil | Water and Oil | N/A |
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Ensure your wood stain projects look great by using Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner. It’s for use prior to using oil-based wood stains and helps prevent streaks and blotches by evening out the absorption of oil-based wood stain. Wood is porous, and tends to absorb stain unevenly. But this wood conditioner for staining evens out the absorption of oil-based stains for natural, even results. Wood may be stained immediately after application. Use this pre stain wood conditioner on all your unfinished wood projects, on both hard and soft wood. The pre stain conditioner is especially necessary when working with soft or porous woods like pine, alder, birch, and maple. Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care projects.* Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing need. *Based on Epicor's Industry Data Analytics and third party survey results for interior wood stains for the 12 month period ending 12/20
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Minwax is America's leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. From staining and protection, to preparation, maintenance, cleaning and repair, Minwax makes and keeps wood beautiful.
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Easy to use | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Sheerness | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Style | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
Longevity | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.1 | — | 3.9 | 4.3 | — | 3.9 |
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color | Quart | Wood Conditioner | Honey | Aged Oak | Clear | Early American |
volume | 32 fluid ounces | — | 32 fluid ounces | 946.35 milliliters | 1000 milliliters | 1 liters |
size | Quart | Quart | Quart | Quart | 1 Quart | Quart |
material | Wood | Plastic | Wood | Plastic | Wood,Stain | Plastic |
weight | 1.94 pounds | — | 1 pounds | 2.01 pounds | 0.01 ounces | 1 kilograms |
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Customers like the ease of use of the pre-stain. They say it's very easy to apply with a soft cloth and that it helps the final appearance of the stain by avoiding blotching. They also appreciate the quality of the product, saying it does fairly well for what it' s supposed to do. Customers also like the appearance of their wood, saying the finish is even and appealing. However, some customers differ on value and blotting.
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Customers like the quality of the stain. They say it works well for what it's supposed to do, is easy to apply, and works great to even out the finish on pine. Some customers also mention that it goes a long way.
"...Its ability to save money on stain, enhance durability, and ensure a flawless finish makes it a must-have in any woodworking or refinishing..." Read more
"Makes staining a breeze. Easy to use and the results are great. Highly recommend!" Read more
"...or so and when I applied oil-based Minwax stair there was no blochiness or imperfections." Read more
"Performs as promised, dries quickly, fumes aren’t that bad and evens out stain colors on soft woods and end grain cuts. Improves the final finish." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning. They say it helps the final appearance of the stain by avoiding blotching. They also say it absorbs the staine nicely and gives a nice even color. Some say it's a great pre-stain that holds the stainate well. Overall, customers are happy with the product's ability to save money on stain, enhance durability, and ensure a flawless finish.
"...Its ability to save money on stain, enhance durability, and ensure a flawless finish makes it a must-have in any woodworking or refinishing..." Read more
"Makes staining a breeze. Easy to use and the results are great. Highly recommend!" Read more
"The pre-stain worked perfectly!" Read more
"...The stain was now even colored, and the stain color itself even looked better. The project was a success because of the wood conditioner." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the gel stain. They say it gives a gorgeous look every time, and the finish is even and appealing. Customers also say it improves the final finish and gives stains an even color.
"...Its ability to save money on stain, enhance durability, and ensure a flawless finish makes it a must-have in any woodworking or refinishing..." Read more
"...It will give you a more uniform look to your stain. I used it on spalted maple as I was unfamiliar how it would stain...." Read more
"Pretty color. Got here quick. Ooonly neg it's cheaper at Walmart." Read more
"...Improves the final finish." Read more
Customers find the stain easy to use. They mention it's convenient, easy to apply with a soft cloth, and easy than brushing it on.
"Makes staining a breeze. Easy to use and the results are great. Highly recommend!" Read more
"...Super easy to apply with a brush. Dries in an hour or so and when I applied oil-based Minwax stair there was no blochiness or imperfections." Read more
"easy to apply with soft cloth" Read more
"...For me, a rag application is much smoother and easier than brushing it on. I am a true believer!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the blotching. Some mention that it looks more premium and no more blotting on their projects. However, others say that two coats helps but does not completely prevent bloting from occurring.
"This stuff claims it prevents streaks and blotches by evening-out the absorption of oil-based stains. Yes, it works as they say...." Read more
"...countertop, now with this unappealing mud colour and it definitely wasn't free of blotches...." Read more
"...This product did reduce old wood blotching significantly." Read more
"...I find that the stain applied super patchy. I wonder what it would have looked like without the conditioner?..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the stain. Some mention that it's very affordable and worth it for nicer projects, while others say that it still dyes the wood uneven and is a waste of money.
"...tool, particularly when dealing with oil stains, and it offers significant cost savings in the long run...." Read more
"...because it said it would even out your stain, but it was just a waste of money. It did nothing!!!!" Read more
"The value for the money on this is great very affordable" Read more
"...I didn't look at the can size though. This little can is cute, but pointless lol...." Read more
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Wood conditioner is a game-changer when it comes to treating oil stains on wood surfaces. It penetrates deeply into the wood, creating a protective barrier that prevents the oil from seeping in and causing unsightly stains. By applying the conditioner before staining, the wood surface becomes more receptive to the stain, resulting in a smoother and more even application. The end result is a flawless finish that truly showcases the beauty of the wood.
Furthermore, using wood conditioner can save you money on stain in the long term. By pre-treating the wood surface with conditioner, it reduces the amount of stain required for full coverage. The conditioner helps the wood absorb the stain more efficiently, ensuring that every drop of stain goes a long way. This not only stretches your stain supply but also minimizes wastage and additional expenses.
In addition to its stain-saving benefits, wood conditioner also enhances the overall durability and longevity of the wood. It nourishes the fibers, moisturizes the surface, and helps prevent cracking, warping, and other forms of damage. By keeping the wood in optimal condition, you'll save money on repairs and replacements down the line.
I can confidently assert that wood conditioner is far from being for "chumps." It is an essential tool for anyone looking to achieve professional-level results while tackling oil stains. Its ability to save money on stain, enhance durability, and ensure a flawless finish makes it a must-have in any woodworking or refinishing project.
So, don't be swayed by misconceptions—embrace the power of wood conditioner and witness the transformative effects it has on your wood surfaces. Trust me, you won't regret it.
Case#1: I painted it on with a chip brush and let it sit for an hour before wiping off the excess and then staining. The results were less than desireable because over that time period it remained a liquid (never dried or cured) and would continually bleed to the surface where the wood tubules in the most porous areas soaked up a lot of the material. It continued to bleed to the surface for 2 days after staining. I was not happy and kept wiping off excess material that bled to the surface. Nevertheless, the stain did look OK. Even wiping off the excess 'Pre-Stain', that did not effect the Stain itself. It never did fully stop bleeding to the surface when I decided I needed to try applying the polyurethane finish. That went fine and after applying Minwax polyurethane there was no more indications of the Pre-Stain bleeding. I'd really like hear from a Minwax expert on this phenomenon.
Case#2: After my first experience (Case#1) I decided that it doesn't take very long for the "Pre-Stain" to soak into the more porous areas that prevents darker staining in those more porous areas. Consequently, I applied the Pre-Stain on my next experiment and wiped off the excess material within a 5 to 10 minute time frame. Then I waited overnight before trying to stain. I re-wiped that surface several times to make sure I did not have a lot of excess Pre-Stain that could bleed up to the surface - before applying the stain. THIS TIME after staining I had no bleeding!
I've attached a photo of Case# 2. This is the exposed side of a bathroom vanity that I'm building out of Red Oak. My objective was two-fold; I wanted to avoid an excessively dark stain AND I wanted to avoid the "orangy" look that you can get with 'Red Oak 215' and in particular 'Golden Oak 210B'. I've also attached the Minwax oil-based color chart. I chose the Minwax 'Early American 230'. And, to prevent an excessively dark stain I diluted it 2:1 with Minwax 'Natural 209'. The finished product came out just a little darker than I preferred but acceptable - and most important to me was no "orangy" look.
Incidentally the strip on the left is the unfinished and unattached 7/8" Face Frame. The side of the vanity consists of 4 boards glued together.
I am new to this whole process but thought it might be helpful to share my experience. For the record, on the project where I did experience bleeding of excess Pre-Stain, there was no adverse effects on the finished product, even though at the time it was very irritating.
Case#1: I painted it on with a chip brush and let it sit for an hour before wiping off the excess and then staining. The results were less than desireable because over that time period it remained a liquid (never dried or cured) and would continually bleed to the surface where the wood tubules in the most porous areas soaked up a lot of the material. It continued to bleed to the surface for 2 days after staining. I was not happy and kept wiping off excess material that bled to the surface. Nevertheless, the stain did look OK. Even wiping off the excess 'Pre-Stain', that did not effect the Stain itself. It never did fully stop bleeding to the surface when I decided I needed to try applying the polyurethane finish. That went fine and after applying Minwax polyurethane there was no more indications of the Pre-Stain bleeding. I'd really like hear from a Minwax expert on this phenomenon.
Case#2: After my first experience (Case#1) I decided that it doesn't take very long for the "Pre-Stain" to soak into the more porous areas that prevents darker staining in those more porous areas. Consequently, I applied the Pre-Stain on my next experiment and wiped off the excess material within a 5 to 10 minute time frame. Then I waited overnight before trying to stain. I re-wiped that surface several times to make sure I did not have a lot of excess Pre-Stain that could bleed up to the surface - before applying the stain. THIS TIME after staining I had no bleeding!
I've attached a photo of Case# 2. This is the exposed side of a bathroom vanity that I'm building out of Red Oak. My objective was two-fold; I wanted to avoid an excessively dark stain AND I wanted to avoid the "orangy" look that you can get with 'Red Oak 215' and in particular 'Golden Oak 210B'. I've also attached the Minwax oil-based color chart. I chose the Minwax 'Early American 230'. And, to prevent an excessively dark stain I diluted it 2:1 with Minwax 'Natural 209'. The finished product came out just a little darker than I preferred but acceptable - and most important to me was no "orangy" look.
Incidentally the strip on the left is the unfinished and unattached 7/8" Face Frame. The side of the vanity consists of 4 boards glued together.
I am new to this whole process but thought it might be helpful to share my experience. For the record, on the project where I did experience bleeding of excess Pre-Stain, there was no adverse effects on the finished product, even though at the time it was very irritating.