Oil-based stain can be kept for 1 year if the cans have been opened, but unopened cans will last 2 - 3 yrs. Water-based stain will last 1 year, if opened, and 2 years, if unopened. Oil-based varnishes will be good for 1 year, opened or unopened.

It applies easily and penetrates deep into the pores of the wood. While conventional stains recommend 18 to 24 hours drying time, Minwax Performance Series Tintable Wood Stain can be recoated in just 2 hours for solvent-based finishes and 6 hours for water-based finishes.

Minwax® Wood Finish™ is a penetrating oil-based wood stain, which provides beautiful rich color that enhances the natural wood grain. It applies easily, absorbs deep into the pores of the wood, and is ideal for staining unfinished wood furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, molding, and hardwood floors.

Grain. If you're happy with the color you can start staining by going with the grain using a Purdy natural bristle brush. Wait 5 to 15 minutes for the stain to penetrate.

Most brands recommend letting the wood stain sit for 5 to 15 minutes to absorb into the wood and then wipe off all of the excesses with a clean lint-free rag. If the stain is applied too thick, the surface will be tacky and sticky to the touch and will not dry evenly.

When you stain a piece of wood, that stain acts as a protective layer for that wood to prevent the sun's rays from draining the natural wood of its moisture. However, the stain itself will loose its moisture too to the sun's rays, and as that happens, it will be obvious as the stain begins to fade.

Generally, a wood stain takes about 24 to 48 hours before it fully dries on a wood surface, a good time threshold before applying secondary coatings. Others who like to play it safe can wait for around 72 hours.

All stains and finishes depend on evaporation to dry, but when the temperature is below 65 degrees or above 90 degrees, or the humidity level is above 50%, then the evaporation process is either too slow or too fast, causing your finish to either not dry or dry too quickly, turning white - like my deck!

Minwax® Water-Based Oil-Modified Polyurethane It adds long-lasting beauty and protection to interior wood surfaces including woodwork, furniture, doors, cabinets and floors, protecting them against scratches, spills and more. Because it's water-based, it has a low odor and easy cleanup with warm water.

Both of these products can be applied to bare wood or layered over wood that's already stained or painted as long as it does not have a protective top coat finish on it. Okay.

Minwax® Polycrylic™ Protective Finish It's ideal for use over all Minwax Oil-Based and Water-Based Stains and colors and all wood species including light woods like maple, ash & birch. Ultra-fast-drying protective coating allows for quick recoats after 2 hours. Easy to clean-up the clear wood finish with soap & water.

Minwax 710800000 Wood Finish - Penetrates, Stains & Seals, 250 VOC, gallon, Fruitwood.