Instructions / Assembly
Apply stain in the direction of the grain with a brush or clean cloth.
Allow the stain to penetrate 5-15 minutes to achieve desired color. The more
time the stain is allowed to penetrate, the richer and darker the color will be.
Remove stain that has not absorbed into the wood with a clean cloth. Wipe in
the direction of the grain, while blending light and dark areas to obtain uniform
color. DO NOT ALLOW STAIN THAT HAS NOT PENETRATED INTO
THE WOOD TO DRY ON THE WOOD SURFACE.
To darken the color, apply a second coat after 4-6 hours, repeating directions
above. DO NOT SAND BETWEEN COATS OF STAIN.
CLEAR FINISH APPLICATION:
Allow stain to dry for a minimum of 8 hours (dry time may be extended due to high
humidity, low temperatures, or inadequate ventilation). Complete your project by
applying a Minwax® clear protective finish, following label directions.
Recommended finishes include Minwax® Fast-Drying
Polyurethane or Helmsman® Spar Urethane. Slight ambering may occur when
these clear finishes are applied over light-colored stains. Minwax® Polycrylic®
Protective Finish is also recommended, especially over light-colored stains.
Polycrylic® should NOT be used over any Red Mahogany stain.
Always spot test on an inconspicuous area to ensure satisfactory results.
APPLICATION FOR HARDWOOD FLOORS
SURFACE PREPARATION:
Whether you have a bare wood floor or a floor that already has a finish on it,
you will need to sand the floor to prepare it for staining and finishing. Rent or
purchase a floor sander and follow the sander manufacturer’s directions to sand
the surface down to bare wood, ending with 100 grit sandpaper or equivalent.
Remove all sanding dust. Stir stain thoroughly before and occasionally during
use. Do not thin. Test stain on an inconspicuous area of the wood to verify
desired color.
STAIN APPLICATION:
Apply the stain to the floor using a clean cloth, following the direction of the
grain. Work in small sections, approximately three-foot wide, running the
entire length of the floor.