Minwax Wood Finish, Aged Barrel, 1 Quart

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had great results using Minwax Oil-Based Stain on my wood projects. It applies smoothly, penetrates well, and brings out the natural beauty and grain of the wood. I like that it offers rich, consistent color and gives projects a professional look when applied correctly. I typically finish my pieces with a beautiful clear coat, and the final result always looks clean, durable, and high-end. Overall, Minwax Oil-Based Stain has been a dependable product for me and one I continue to use on all of my wood projects.

We use minwax oil based penetrating stain,because if the rich color it brings out in wood! The furniture we paint and stain for our customers get nothing but the best! When used correctly with the minwax pre-stain the product shows an even color throughout the project

I own a 100 + year old colonial home and my pet peeve is people that paint over natural woodwork. Last winter I decided to start refinishing some interior doors. I completed five so far and got fantastic results using Min wax pre stain conditioner, Min wax Wood Stain and of course Min wax Polyurethane. Mmm. The wood stain brought out all the natural grain in the doors and then 3 liberal coats of Min wax gloss polyurethane. OMG, I Can see my reflection in the finish. I want to emphatically state for the record that I am an amateur wood worker and just followed the instructions on the product labels. To close my review Min wax has opened up a whole new world of restoration projects around my home. Over this past spring I began taking down all of the bannisters and have completed restoration on 7 of 8 and they look fantastic and then stripped and refinished the bar top in my basement. Thank you for creating some amazing products for a laymen wood enthusiast. Drew Modic

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Refinished vintage family hutch. Did a custom color by mixing weathered oak with rustic beige. Used prestain conditioner and poly finish. Very happy with how it turned out. The stain went on easy no blotches.

I tried others years ago, the have stayed with these for years. Easy to custom blend to match anything. Being a woodworker for over forty years, Minwax Stains have always been in my shop and always will be. Thanks for helping my create the things I make

My main issue with this product is that with the new formula, the same Red Chestnut 232 stains are different colors. I noticed the difference in the color representation on the cans (new formula on left; old formula on right), but was hoping it'd be the same on wood. Lucky I did a test first! The new formula does not have the same red tone or depth as the old version. I would argue it's not even red anymore. I still had about 10% of stain left in the old can and was able to mix them to get a closer match for the baseboards I was midway through staining. Aside from color, the new stain also doesn't absorb into the wood as well. This meant that I used less stain, but it doesn't have as deep of a color to me (despite same wait times for new and old versions). I think the stain is fine so long as you're aware of the formula change and know you won't be getting the same color as you used to.

I always liked the special walnut color stain, but I recently tried the new semitransparent stain and it barely absorbs into the wood even with a wood conditioner it looks uneven and dull. Adding another coat doesn't improve the situation. So disappointed because there is no comparable gel stain color.

After striping, sanding Nd staining, I followed the instructions and attempted to put a second coat of stain on my table to deepen the color. BIG mistake! Don't even try to do this. Buy a darker color and save yourself hours of work. Please take the second coat option off of the label.

I ran out of stain part way through a project and had to get the new formula, English Chestnut 233. I loved the color on the desk I made and wanted a cabinet to match. Well same name and number, no match in color after multiple coats of the new stuff. I still have to make doors and not sure what I'm going to do since they won't match anything else. Very disappointed now that the doors won't match the rest of my furniture.

I am a wood worker and have used and depended on minwax stains. About a month ago I noticed the labels changing and was forced to buy as that was all that's left. The new formula may dry quicker but now 3 times with 3 different colors and 3 customers, the color is too light and have had to go other routes. The stain is too thin and if I have to buy 3 times as much to get the same effect as 1 coat of old formula, I've lost time in applying and lost money because new formula is thinner and lighter but costs the same. Not a fan of the new formula and hope to get some refunds.