How to Guide

PRODUCT SELECTION
STAINONE-STEP
Minwax® Wood Finish™
• Enhances the look of wood
• Available in 26 colors
• Oil-based
Minwax® Water Based
Wood Stain
• Fast-drying stain
• Available in 28 wood-tone
and decorator colors
• Water-based
Minwax® PolyShades®
• Rich wood color and a
polyurethane finish in
one step
• Can be used over polyurethane
finishes or on previously
stained surfaces
Minwax® Wood
Finishing Cloths
• Stain and finish in a
pre-moistened cloth
• Great for furniture or trim
• Water-based
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PRODUCT SELECTION
PREP
Minwax® Pre-Stain
Wood Conditioner
• Prepares wood to accept
oil-based stains
• Prevents streaks, blotches
and unevenness
Minwax® Water Based
Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
• Prepares wood to accept
water-based stain
• Prevents streaks, blotches
and unevenness
• Controls grain raise
Minwax® Professional
Formula Sanding Sealer
• Clear sealer for bare wood
• Easy to sand
• For use on wood that will
not be stained
DO I NEED A PRE-STAIN
WOOD CONDITIONER?
When it comes to using a pre-stain wood
conditioner, the rule is easy: when in doubt,
use it. All woods are unpredictable when you
stain them. To protect against blotchiness,
first brush on a coat of Minwax® Pre-Stain
Wood Conditioner.
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