Why do you need a pre-stain wood conditioner? Isn't that just more unnecessary work? Au Contraire, my friend. Much of the wood used for projects is "soft" wood, such as pine or spruce. Some hardwoods, such as alder or aspen, are porous and tend to absorb stain unevenly. To help ensure even stain color penetration and beautiful results, it is essential to pre-treat soft or porous woods with Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner.

Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of wood stain. It helps prevent streaking and blotching to ensure a beautiful, even stain. It is specifically designed to condition wood before staining new, bare softwood or porous surfaces.

The result? A finish so luxurious they will think a master woodcrafter stopped by your home. It is our secret you did it yourself.

• For even stain penetration on soft woods
• Prepares wood to avoid blotching and streaking
• Wood may be stained after application soaks 5-15 minutes
• Not a sanding sealer - no extra step required as long as the stain is applied within 2 hours after pretreatment
• Coverage: 125 sq. ft. per quart

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