Product Description Ensure your wood stain projects look great by using Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner. Its for use prior to using oil-based wood stains and helps prevent streaks and blotches by evening out the absorption of oil-based wood stain. Wood is porous, and tends to absorb stain unevenly. But this wood conditioner for staining evens out the absorption of oil-based stains for natural, even results. Wood may be stained immediately after application. Use this pre stain wood conditioner on all your unfinished wood projects, on both hard and soft wood. The pre stain conditioner is especially necessary when working with soft or porous woods like pine, alder, birch, and maple. Minwax is Americas leading brand of wood finishing and wood care projects.* Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing need. *Based on Epicor's Industry Data Analytics and third party survey results for interior wood stains for the 12 month period ending 12/20 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. Specifically designed to use before staining to help prevent streaking and blotching and help ensure a beautiful, even stain Quickly dries in 15 minutes to minimize project time Can be applied over any wood but is especially necessary when working with soft or porous woods like pine, alder, birch, and maple Evens out the absorption of oil-based stains