Minwax 61500 Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner, 1-Qt

Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner prepares bare wood for staining. It penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of oil-based stains. Treating the surface with Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner helps prevent streaks and blotches by evening out the absorption of oil-based stains. It can be applied over any wood but is especially necessary when working with soft or porous woods like pine, alder, birch, and maple.

• Size: 1 Qt
  
• Treating the surface with Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner helps prevent streaks and blotches by evening out the absorption of oil-based stains
• It can be applied over any wood but is especially necessary when working with soft or porous woods like pine, alder, birch, and maple
• Dries in 15 minutes.

Specifications:

• Application Tool: Cloth or brush
• Dry Time: after 15 minutes, but no more than 2 hours
• Cleanup: Mineral spirits or paint thinner, following manufacturer’s safety instructions
• Coverage: 125 square feet per quart
• Coats: Normally 1, but additional coats may be applied on highly absorbent woods
• Recommended Uses: On soft or hard woods before using oil- based wood stains.

FAQ's:

What is the purpose of Minwax® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner?

• Much of the wood used for projects is "soft" wood, such as pine or spruce. But even some hardwoods, like alder or aspen, 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.

How does Minwax® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner work?

• Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner penetrates the pores of the wood, reducing the amount of stain the larger pores will absorb. This evens out the absorption of stain, preventing streaking and blotching.

Warning:

• Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to lead dust or fumes may cause brain damage or other adverse health effects, especially in children or pregnant women. Controlling exposure to lead or other hazardous substances requires the use of proper protective equipment such as a properly fitted respirator (NIOSH approved) and proper containment and cleanup. For more information, call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (in US) or contact your local health authority.