Minwax® | How to Get Beautiful Results with Oil-Based Stain

[odessa]

Very clear instructions and the added tips are great. I feel confident enough to tackle my first staining project. Thanks!

[austinfailz]

Everyone talks about "It's fast drying!" Great! How long does it take to cure, though? That's the real question, frankly. If it takes a month to cure, then how long it takes to dry isn't really all that important, now is it?

[JustAnAverageGuy-lqsd]

Just tried staining with oil stain for the first time. I didn't remove the excess and it got all gummed up and it just got really dark. I watched this video a bit too late but definitely very useful tips and will be doing this when I re-stain.

[MinwaxUSA]

Some wood grains are porous and tend to absorb stain unevenly. That's why it's essential to pre-treat soft or porous woods with Minwax® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner to help ensure even stain color penetration and beautiful results.

[ragtop]

Most finishes are too glossy for my tastes and some take way too long to fully cure (a month or more). I plan to apply 3 or 4 coats of stain. Is there an alternative to varnish that I can use as a finisher? Especially something that has little to no sheen?

[eol]

beautiful paiting! your brush going straight on wood... I will use your tips🧡

[remoneshak]

Unfortunately I applied first stain but waited longer than 15 minutes so I couldn’t remove the dark spots. Now it’s fully dry any recommendations?

[bluazur]

Great video. On oak stairs do you suggest water popping after sanding and before staining?

[jonathonmiller]

After you let the Pre-stain conditioner sit for 5-15 minutes and then wiping off the excess, how long did did you wait before applying the normal stain?

[tawny]

How long does it take for the smell to go away?

[macristinaambe]

Sir is it need to put a clear gloss laquer? Tnx😊

[EricPalmer_DaddyOh]

I have a maple ethan allen table that is cherry stained. I've sanded to bare wood 220 grit. I hear that maple blotches even with your pre-stain. What can I do to reduce or eliminate botching?

[susanjspaulding]

*WOW* *Thanks for the tips* !!! *LOVE staining wood* !!!! #MinwaxUSA

[rashedalsuwaidi]

Can i use just the stain without the pre- stain and polyurethane? . Will the wood stain alone provide a decent protection?

[frogman]

Thank you for the info

does the chocolate exterior stain have an undertone?

[johnhouli]

Minwax prestain and Minwax golden oak stain I have those cans that are unopened but are 10 years old can I still use them?

[Sara-tqsc]

Can I use the spar urethane after staining a front door? And should I flip and stain the other side of door or flip it after urethan dries, then repeat the steps on other side? Thanks

[Mxgic_Mike_]

I'm going to apply the stain on a guitar ..
Before applying the pre-stain do I clean the dust with a dry cloth ? Or a little wet ? And let dry the wood ?

[bonniewanhala]

can you use this stain over a finished surface?

[DeviantSpark]

What can cause the polyurethane layer to turn milky white? In one of my projects the stain looks great but 10 minutes after I apply the top coat it turns white. I waited the 24 hours.