
Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
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.
Product Details
Application Tool: | cloth or brush |
Recoat: | after 15 minutes, but no more than 2 hours |
Dry Time: | 15 minutes |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits or paint thinner, following manufacturer’s safety instructions |
Coverage: | 125 sq. ft. 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 |

Paste Finishing Wax
Minwax® Paste Finishing Wax protects and adds hand-rubbed luster to any finished wood surface.
- It is recommended for furniture, antiques, woodwork, cabinets, doors, paneling and accessories that do not need a hard protective coat of polyurethane.
Product Details
Application Tool: | cloth |
Dry Time: | 10-15 minutes prior to buffing |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits or paint thinner following manufacturer’s safety instructions |
Coats: | 1 over a previous finish; 2 over raw wood |
Recommended Uses: | furniture, antiques, woodwork, cabinets, doors, paneling, accessories |
Colors: | natural, special dark |

Wood Finishing Cloths
Minwax® Wood Finishing Cloths take the convenience of a one-step wiping stain and finish to a whole new level. Now you have everything you need in one handy package – even plastic gloves are included.
- Experience the fast and easy way to finish wood.
- Sand the wood smooth, remove any sanding dust, simply wipe on the stain and finish using the pre-moistened cloths.
- Wipe off the excess with a clean rag, let dry for an hour, and you’re done!
- For an even deeper color and sheen, apply another coat.
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Product Details
Application Tool: pre-moistened cloth Location: interior wood surfaces Recoat: after 1 hour Dry Time: wait overnight before subjecting the wood to normal use. Cleanup: soap and water Coverage: 50 sq. ft. per package Coats: one coat. For an even deeper color and sheen, wait one hour, and then apply a second coat. Recommended Uses: furniture, woodwork, wood cabinets and wood accessories

Helmsman® Spar Urethane
Minwax® Helmsman® Spar Urethane is specially formulated as a protective clear finish for exterior or interior wood exposed to sunlight, water, or temperature changes.
- Contains UV blockers to reduce the sun’s graying and fading effects.
- Forms a protective barrier against rain and moisture.
- Special oils allow the finish to expand and contract with the wood as seasons and temperatures change.
- Ideal for use on doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture.
Product Details
Sheens: | gloss, semi-gloss, satin |
Application Tool: | natural bristle brush |
Location: | interior and exterior wood surfaces |
Recoat: | after 4 hours |
Dry Time: | 24 hours before normal use |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits |
Coverage: | 125 sq. ft. per quart |
Coats: | 3 |
Recommended Uses: | doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture, not recommended for floors |

Minwax PolyShades® interior stain and polyurethane
Minwax® PolyShades® enhances wood grain by combining beautiful rich stain color and long-lasting polyurethane protection in one easy step.
- It can also be used over polyurethane finishes, so you can change the color of your finished wood, without removing the existing finish.
- To learn how PolyShades® can help you easily change the color of your stained or polyurethane finished wood, view the PolyShades® Color Transformation Guide.
- *Minwax® PolyShades® is also available in an aerosol can.
- Click here to view Minwax® PolyShades® 275 VOC Compliant.
Product Details
Sheens: | satin and gloss |
Application Tool: | high-quality natural bristle brush |
Location: | interior wood surfaces |
Recoat: | after 6 hours |
Dry Time: | 6 hours |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits |
Coverage: | 120-150 sq. ft. per quart |
Coats: | 2 coats are recommended. To deepen the color, apply a third coat. |
Recommended Uses: | furniture, woodwork, doors, cabinets, accessories |

Express Color™ Wiping Stain & Finish
Minwax® Express Color™ is a wiping stain and finish that makes wood finishing easy! Simple to use, Minwax® Express Color™ creates stunning color and beautiful results in one effortless step.
- You just wipe it on, wipe off the excess and let it dry for an hour.
- Water-based and soap and water cleanup.
- For additional shine and protection, apply Minwax® Polycrylic Protective Finish on top of Minwax® Express Color™.
Product Details
Application Tool: | soft cloth |
Location: | interior wood surfaces |
Recoat: | after 1 hour |
Dry Time: | 1 hour |
Cleanup: | soap and water |
Coverage: | 30-35 square feet per tube |
Coats: | One coat. For an even deeper color and sheen, wait one hour then apply a second coat. |
Recommended Uses: | furniture, woodwork, cabinets, and accessories |

Water Based Wood Stain
Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain is an easy way to add beautiful color to unfinished wood surfaces. Now available in 40 colors and 4 designer style color palettes.
- Fast-drying.
- Soap and water cleanup.
- For beautiful results, use with Minwax® Water Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner.
- Colors are mixed at the paint counter of most home centers and hardware stores.
- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR LARGE SURFACES, SUCH AS FLOORS.
Product Details
Application Tool: | brush, pad, cloth |
Location: | interior wood surfaces |
Recoat: | 2 hours for most clear solvent-based varnish and polyurethane finishes & 6 hours with water-based finishes |
Dry Time: | 8 hours |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits |
Coverage: | Approximately 50- 200 sq. ft. per qt. |
Coats: | 1 coat |
VOC Content: | <550 g/L; 4.58 lb/ gal |
Recommended Uses: | Trim, Molding, Doors, widows, paneling, railings, furniture, floors |

Minwax® Wood Finish™
Overview
Minwax® Wood Finish™ is a penetrating oil-based wood stain, which provides beautiful rich color that enhances the natural wood grain. It applies easily and penetrates deep into the pores of the wood.
- Available in 28 beautiful colors.
- Can be used to add beauty to any bare or stripped wood surface.
- It is ideal for staining unfinished wood furniture, cabinets, wood door, trim, molding and hardwood floors.
- Minwax® Wood Finish™ is also available in an aerosol can.
Product Details
Application Tool: | natural bristle brush, cloth or foam applicator |
Location: | interior wood surfaces |
Recoat: | 4-6 hours |
Dry Time: | 8 hours |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits |
Coverage: | 150 sq. ft. per quart |
Coats: | 1 coat. To darken the color, apply a second coat after 4-6 hours. |
Recommended Uses: | unfinished wood furniture, woodwork, doors, hardwood floors, cabinets, accessories |
- CHERRY 235
- CLASSIC GRAY 271
- COLONIAL MAPLE 223
- DARK WALNUT 2716
- DRIFTWOOD 2126
- EARLY AMERICAN 230
- EBONY 2718
- ENGLISH CHESTNUT 233
- ESPRESSO 273
- FRUITWOOD 241
- GOLDEN OAK 210B
- GOLDEN PECAN 245
- GUNSTOCK 231
- HONEY 272
- IPSWICH PINE 221
- JACOBEAN 2750
- NATURAL 209
- PICKLED OAK 260
- PROVINCIAL 211
- PURITAN PINE 218
- RED CHESTNUT 232
- RED MAHOGANY 225
- RED OAK 215
- SEDONA RED 222
- SPECIAL WALNUT 224
- CHERRY 235 AEROSOL
- WEATHERED OAK 270
- TRUE BLACK 274
- SIMPLY WHITE 275
- DARK WALNUT 2716 AEROSOL
- EARLY AMERICAN 230 AEROSOL
- GOLDEN OAK 210B AEROSOL
- GOLDEN PECAN 245 AEROSOL
- PROVINCIAL 211 AEROSOL
- RED MAHOGANY 225 AEROSOL
- RED OAK 215 AEROSOL
- SPECIAL WALNUT 224 AEROSOL

Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
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.
Product Details
Application Tool: | cloth or brush |
Recoat: | after 15 minutes, but no more than 2 hours |
Dry Time: | 15 minutes |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits or paint thinner, following manufacturer’s safety instructions |
Coverage: | 125 sq. ft. 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 |

Paste Finishing Wax
Minwax® Paste Finishing Wax protects and adds hand-rubbed luster to any finished wood surface.
- It is recommended for furniture, antiques, woodwork, cabinets, doors, paneling and accessories that do not need a hard protective coat of polyurethane.
Product Details
Application Tool: | cloth |
Dry Time: | 10-15 minutes prior to buffing |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits or paint thinner following manufacturer’s safety instructions |
Coats: | 1 over a previous finish; 2 over raw wood |
Recommended Uses: | furniture, antiques, woodwork, cabinets, doors, paneling, accessories |
Colors: | natural, special dark |

Wood Finishing Cloths
Minwax® Wood Finishing Cloths take the convenience of a one-step wiping stain and finish to a whole new level. Now you have everything you need in one handy package – even plastic gloves are included.
- Experience the fast and easy way to finish wood.
- Sand the wood smooth, remove any sanding dust, simply wipe on the stain and finish using the pre-moistened cloths.
- Wipe off the excess with a clean rag, let dry for an hour, and you’re done!
- For an even deeper color and sheen, apply another coat.
-
Product Details
Application Tool: pre-moistened cloth Location: interior wood surfaces Recoat: after 1 hour Dry Time: wait overnight before subjecting the wood to normal use. Cleanup: soap and water Coverage: 50 sq. ft. per package Coats: one coat. For an even deeper color and sheen, wait one hour, and then apply a second coat. Recommended Uses: furniture, woodwork, wood cabinets and wood accessories

Helmsman® Spar Urethane
Minwax® Helmsman® Spar Urethane is specially formulated as a protective clear finish for exterior or interior wood exposed to sunlight, water, or temperature changes.
- Contains UV blockers to reduce the sun’s graying and fading effects.
- Forms a protective barrier against rain and moisture.
- Special oils allow the finish to expand and contract with the wood as seasons and temperatures change.
- Ideal for use on doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture.
Product Details
Sheens: | gloss, semi-gloss, satin |
Application Tool: | natural bristle brush |
Location: | interior and exterior wood surfaces |
Recoat: | after 4 hours |
Dry Time: | 24 hours before normal use |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits |
Coverage: | 125 sq. ft. per quart |
Coats: | 3 |
Recommended Uses: | doors, windows, trim, bathroom cabinets, bar tops, kitchen countertops, outdoor furniture, not recommended for floors |

Minwax PolyShades® interior stain and polyurethane
Minwax® PolyShades® enhances wood grain by combining beautiful rich stain color and long-lasting polyurethane protection in one easy step.
- It can also be used over polyurethane finishes, so you can change the color of your finished wood, without removing the existing finish.
- To learn how PolyShades® can help you easily change the color of your stained or polyurethane finished wood, view the PolyShades® Color Transformation Guide.
- *Minwax® PolyShades® is also available in an aerosol can.
- Click here to view Minwax® PolyShades® 275 VOC Compliant.
Product Details
Sheens: | satin and gloss |
Application Tool: | high-quality natural bristle brush |
Location: | interior wood surfaces |
Recoat: | after 6 hours |
Dry Time: | 6 hours |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits |
Coverage: | 120-150 sq. ft. per quart |
Coats: | 2 coats are recommended. To deepen the color, apply a third coat. |
Recommended Uses: | furniture, woodwork, doors, cabinets, accessories |

Express Color™ Wiping Stain & Finish
Minwax® Express Color™ is a wiping stain and finish that makes wood finishing easy! Simple to use, Minwax® Express Color™ creates stunning color and beautiful results in one effortless step.
- You just wipe it on, wipe off the excess and let it dry for an hour.
- Water-based and soap and water cleanup.
- For additional shine and protection, apply Minwax® Polycrylic Protective Finish on top of Minwax® Express Color™.
Product Details
Application Tool: | soft cloth |
Location: | interior wood surfaces |
Recoat: | after 1 hour |
Dry Time: | 1 hour |
Cleanup: | soap and water |
Coverage: | 30-35 square feet per tube |
Coats: | One coat. For an even deeper color and sheen, wait one hour then apply a second coat. |
Recommended Uses: | furniture, woodwork, cabinets, and accessories |

Water Based Wood Stain
Minwax® Water Based Wood Stain is an easy way to add beautiful color to unfinished wood surfaces. Now available in 40 colors and 4 designer style color palettes.
- Fast-drying.
- Soap and water cleanup.
- For beautiful results, use with Minwax® Water Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner.
- Colors are mixed at the paint counter of most home centers and hardware stores.
- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR LARGE SURFACES, SUCH AS FLOORS.
Product Details
Application Tool: | brush, pad, cloth |
Location: | interior wood surfaces |
Recoat: | 2 hours for most clear solvent-based varnish and polyurethane finishes & 6 hours with water-based finishes |
Dry Time: | 8 hours |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits |
Coverage: | Approximately 50- 200 sq. ft. per qt. |
Coats: | 1 coat |
VOC Content: | <550 g/L; 4.58 lb/ gal |
Recommended Uses: | Trim, Molding, Doors, widows, paneling, railings, furniture, floors |

Minwax® Wood Finish™
Overview
Minwax® Wood Finish™ is a penetrating oil-based wood stain, which provides beautiful rich color that enhances the natural wood grain. It applies easily and penetrates deep into the pores of the wood.
- Available in 28 beautiful colors.
- Can be used to add beauty to any bare or stripped wood surface.
- It is ideal for staining unfinished wood furniture, cabinets, wood door, trim, molding and hardwood floors.
- Minwax® Wood Finish™ is also available in an aerosol can.
Product Details
Application Tool: | natural bristle brush, cloth or foam applicator |
Location: | interior wood surfaces |
Recoat: | 4-6 hours |
Dry Time: | 8 hours |
Cleanup: | mineral spirits |
Coverage: | 150 sq. ft. per quart |
Coats: | 1 coat. To darken the color, apply a second coat after 4-6 hours. |
Recommended Uses: | unfinished wood furniture, woodwork, doors, hardwood floors, cabinets, accessories |
- CHERRY 235
- CLASSIC GRAY 271
- COLONIAL MAPLE 223
- DARK WALNUT 2716
- DRIFTWOOD 2126
- EARLY AMERICAN 230
- EBONY 2718
- ENGLISH CHESTNUT 233
- ESPRESSO 273
- FRUITWOOD 241
- GOLDEN OAK 210B
- GOLDEN PECAN 245
- GUNSTOCK 231
- HONEY 272
- IPSWICH PINE 221
- JACOBEAN 2750
- NATURAL 209
- PICKLED OAK 260
- PROVINCIAL 211
- PURITAN PINE 218
- RED CHESTNUT 232
- RED MAHOGANY 225
- RED OAK 215
- SEDONA RED 222
- SPECIAL WALNUT 224
- CHERRY 235 AEROSOL
- WEATHERED OAK 270
- TRUE BLACK 274
- SIMPLY WHITE 275
- DARK WALNUT 2716 AEROSOL
- EARLY AMERICAN 230 AEROSOL
- GOLDEN OAK 210B AEROSOL
- GOLDEN PECAN 245 AEROSOL
- PROVINCIAL 211 AEROSOL
- RED MAHOGANY 225 AEROSOL
- RED OAK 215 AEROSOL
- SPECIAL WALNUT 224 AEROSOL