Minwax® 
        Wood Finish™ is an oil-based wood stain that provides long-lasting 
        wood tone color. It penetrates deep into the pores to seal and protect 
        the wood. Minwax® Wood Finish™ can be used to enhance any bare 
        or stripped wood surface. It is ideal for staining furniture, cabinets, 
        doors, trim, molding, and hardwood floors. 
      DIRECTIONS: 
      SURFACE 
        PREPARATION: 
        •Sand 
        the wood in the direction of the grain, first using medium grade sandpaper 
        (#120) and working your way to fine-grade (#220). Remove all sanding dust 
        before staining.  
        •Pre-treat soft or porous woods such as pine, maple, alder and birch 
        with Minwax® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner. This will help the wood evenly 
        absorb stain color. Apply stain within two hours of pre-treatment. 
      PRODUCT 
        PREPARATION & COLOR TESTING: 
        •Stir stain thoroughly before and occasionally during use.  
        • Test stain on a hidden area to verify desired color.  
        • To lighten any color, add Minwax® Wood Finish™ 209 Natural 
        to the mixture. 
      STAIN 
        APPLICATION: 
        •Apply Wood Finish™ in the direction of the grain with a brush 
        or clean cloth.  
        • Let the stain penetrate 5 -15 minutes to ensure you achieve the 
        desired color.  
        •Remove excess stain with a clean cloth. Wipe in the direction of 
        the grain, while blending light and dark areas to obtain uniform color. 
         
        •To Darken color, apply a second coat after 4-6 hours, repeating 
        application directions of first coat.  
        •Dry times may be extended due to high humidity, low temperatures 
        or inadequate ventilation. 
      CLEAR 
        FINISH APPLICATION: 
        •After 
        a minimum of 8 hours, apply a clear, protective finish such as Minwax® 
        Fast-Drying Polyurethane, Minwax® Helmsman® Spar Urethane or after 
        24 hours, apply clear Minwax® Polycrylic® Protective Finish.  
        •Water cleanup clear finishes such as Minwax® Polycrylic® 
        Protective Finish should not be used over Minwax® Wood Finish™ 
        Red Mahogany stain. Minwax® Wood Finish™ Pickled Oak should 
        be top-coated only with a water cleanup clear finish such as Minwax® 
        Polycrylic® Protective Finish. Do not top-coat Minwax® Wood Finish™ 
        Pickled Oak with an oil-based clear finish as ambering will occur. 
      COVERAGE: 
        Approximately 150 sq. per quart. 
      CLEANUP: 
        Use mineral spirits or paint thinner. 
         
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