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. Softwoods are notorious for turning blotchy when stained, but hardwoods such as maple, alder and aspen can be troublesome as well. Play it safe and apply a coat of Minwax® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner to any wood you are about to stain. Apply a second coat to the large, open pores at the ends of the boards to prevent them from turning darker than the rest of your project.
Treating the surface with Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner helps prevent streaks and blotches by evening out the absorption of oil-based stains
Use on any wood but is especially necessary when working with soft or porous woods like pine, alder, birch, and maple
Penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of oil-based stains
Coats - normally 1, but additional coats may be applied on highly absorbent woods
Cleanup - mineral spirits or paint thinner, following manufacturer’s safety instructions
Application - cloth or brush
