Minwax 70005 1 Quart Wood Finish Interior Wood Stain, Maple

by Minwax

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Minwax is America's leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. From staining and protection, to preparation, maintenance, cleaning and repair, Minwax makes and keeps wood beautiful.

Product Description

Provides a simple economical way to obtain full toned color effect for furniture, floors, paneling, trim, and all other unfinished interior wood surfaces. Penetrates, stains, and seals. 1 quart will cover approximately 75 sq. ft. for complete 2 coat job.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00176TGS8
• Item model number: 70005
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335,548 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Wood Decks, September 4, 2011

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Joed "Joe D" (Novi, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minwax 70010 1 Quart Wood Finish Interior Wood Stain, Fruitwood (Tools & Home Improvement)

I now use this product to refinish my deck after a number of disastrous tries using expensive latex/water-borne stains. Here is an inexpensive method that works by solving the COLOR and PROTECTION issues separately and at low cost and effort.

First of all there is no need to power-wash, PH-condition, clean, or strip your deck. If there is a lot of loose, peeling stain or paint, scrub-brush it with TSP or mild detergent in warm water, then rinse well and let dry completely. It may continue to peel, but touch ups are easy.

Now, find the Minwax oil stain that is closest on the color chart to your existing color. It need not be exact. The Minwax stain will penetrate the old stain/paint and even out the colors.

COLOR: Mix Minwax oil based stain with Thompson's CLEAR multi-surface or wood sealer from 1 Minwax to 6 to 12 Thompson's. Experiment with the ratio to get it a bit darker than your old blotchy stain or paint, if that is what you are working with. Then apply with a rag (wearing protective gloves). Use as much product as will soak in, but wipe up any excess as you go. This gives your deck the color you want, and protects the wood for one year. I ball up the rag (a square foot piece of an old undershirt works well) and submerge it partially to soak enough into the rag for a generous application. It will soak in deeply, then pool. Soak up the excess back into the rag and keep pushing along, working one long board at a time. I like using a rag on relatively smooth boards because it allows more control and uniform results. A brush works well too, especially on rough boards. This product is too thin, however, to use a roller. A sprayer works, but a follow-up brushing is still necessary.

PROTECTION: After one year, use Thompsons's clear alone without adding more stain. Do this every 12 months to re-protect it from the elements. Do this until it needs more color again. This product goes on so easily, like water. I use a wide brush, again using as much as possible without pooling on the surface.

The two products seem to go well together (both are alkyd/oil based) and you get a lot of color that doesn't peel in one of those little yellow $6 Minwax cans. And Thompson's only lasts a year but it doesn't peel either and goes on easily like water. The red and white $10 can "multi-use clear" that says it is good for wood or brick, or wood alone. Not the plastic container (which is not clear). I did my large deck for under $30 for both products and have plenty left over for board replacement and touch-ups. The color lasts 5 years and fades evenly. Adding protection on an annual basis is a quick job with great results.

I was tired of trying to find a product that would last 5 years, paying big bucks with a huge prep effort, and having it last not even 3 years.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good stain, July 21, 2011

By 

Michael - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Minwax 70011 1 Quart Wood Finish Interior Wood Stain, Driftwood (Tools & Home Improvement)

This product is very good. It arrived promptly and my wife when straight away to staining. She loves the stain. It has a definite medium brown color and grayish tint.

4.0 out of 5 stars A good stain at a good value., January 11, 2010

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Andrew K. Lindquist (Bowling Green, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Minwax 70043 1 Quart Wood Finish Interior Wood Stain, Sedona (Tools & Home Improvement)

I chose Minwax Sedona Red to stain a piece of unfinished pine that acts a flower pot holder outside of my home. I brushed it on with a natural bristle brush and was pleased with the results after two coats. I allowed for more than the recommended time between coats, I was in no hurry. After staining I finished off the piece with 2 coats of Minwax Polycrilic Semigloss (using of course a synthetic bristle brush for that product). This stain did everything I could reasonably expect of it for the low cost.