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Minwax Gel Stain for Interior Wood Surfaces, Quart, Aged Oak

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Color Aged Oak
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Surface Recommendation Metal,Wood
Material Plastic
Model Name Gel Stain

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  • WOOD GEL STAIN – Minwax Gel Stain is specifically designed to give you full control over the staining process and help you achieve beautiful results. Recommended uses include woodwork, furniture, doors, molding, trim, cabinets, and accessories.
  • UNIQUE NON-DRIP FORMULA – The non-drip formula of this gel stain for wood makes application easy, even for vertical surfaces. It’s thick-bodied, so it stays more towards the surface of the wood, allowing for greater color control during application.
  • DELIVERS EVEN COLOR – Minwax interior wood stain delivers color evenly on wood and non-wood surfaces, such as metal, veneer, and fiberglass. Pre-treat bare wood with Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner to ensure you get the most uniform color.
  • AGED OAK STAIN – This beautiful natural wood stain provides a rich, oak-colored finish. It offers a classic, medium color that looks great on a variety of projects.
  • A BRAND YOU CAN TRUST – Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. 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.
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Surface must be dry, clean, and free of dirt, grease, glue, and existing coatings before staining. Sand the wood in the direction of the grain using a fine-grade sandpaper (#220) until smooth. Remove all sanding dust. To help ensure uniform acceptance of stain color and beautiful results, pretreat the wood with Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner following label directions.

Apply a liberal amount of stain evenly with a brush or clean cloth. Wait 3 minutes and remove the excess stain with a clean cloth, wiping in the direction of the grain. Allow to dry 8-10 hours. To darken the color, apply additional coats of Minwax Gel Stain repeating directions for application of first coat. Allow the stain to dry 8 to 10 hours between coats. Do not sand between coats.

After 24 hours (dry time may be extended due to heavy application, low temperatures or high humidity), complete your project by applying a clear protective finish. Recommended finishes include Minwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane, Water-Based Oil-Modified Polyurethane, or Helmsman Spar Urethane (for exterior uses).

drip free color for vertical surfaces
three step process prep with pre stain stain with gel stain protect
Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner Minwax Gel Stain Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane
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Description Prevent blotching & streaking to ensure beautiful, even stain color Add rich, drip-free, color to enhance the wood grain Protect with a warm clear top coat for long lasting beauty
Ideal for all wood projects
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Quickly and easily give your wood projects a beautiful, rich color with Minwax Gel Stain. This interior wood finishing gel stain is specifically designed to give you full control over the staining process and help you achieve beautiful results. The unique, non-drip formula makes application easy for vertical surfaces. It’s thick-bodied, so this Minwax stain stays more towards the surface, allowing for greater control during application.

Minwax indoor wood stains deliver color evenly on wood and non-wood surfaces, such as metal, veneer, fiberglass, plywood and more. Recommended uses include woodwork, furniture, doors, molding, trim, cabinets, and accessories. For best results, pre-treat bare wood surfaces with Minwax Pre-Stain Conditioner to ensure you get the most uniform color. Ideal for interior wood projects but can be used on exterior surfaces as well (exterior surfaces must be top coated with an exterior clear protective finish).

To apply, use a clean cloth, wood stain brush, or foam applicator to apply Minwax Gel Stain liberally in the direction of the grain. After 3 minutes, wipe in the direction of the grain to remove excess stain. Reapply after 8-10 hours to deepen the color. Wait 24 hours before applying any Minwax protective finish.

Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing project.

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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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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5,117 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, color and ease of use of the gel stain. For example, they say it works well with regular or foam brushes, and it goes a long way. Customers are also impresseded with the leakage, saying it doesn't drip or smear. That said, some complain about the damage.

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394 customers mention316 positive78 negative

Customers like the quality of the stain. They say it works well with regular or foam brushes, and it goes a long way. Customers also appreciate that it does not run and drip. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and durability of the product.

"...Very durable over time and use, quality is amazing and smooth finish. If you never used this before you will notice it is thick...." Read more

"...I used this sto stain an old window frame and I am very happy with the results with a lot of stain left over for another project." Read more

"...I have to say it was much easier than the liquid/watery kind…and much less messy...." Read more

"...I've made over 500 and the stain is perfect in every way." Read more

248 customers mention209 positive39 negative

Customers like the color of the household stain. They say it's a beautiful color, has a stained wood look, and shines like a new finish. Some customers also mention that the gel stain was thick and would not be used again. Overall, most are satisfied with the color and quality of the product.

"...I love the color variation on this one. It holds up without even using a top coat. I am amazed at the things you can use with the gel stain...." Read more

"I liked this stain, it is a dark Java color. I prefer gel stain, it is best applied with an old rag or washcloth...." Read more

"...No need to add a lacquer as they are very shiny. five stars and I highly recommend." Read more

"I love this gel stain! It went on incredibly easy and looks beautiful! A little bit goes a long way and there was no mess to worry about...." Read more

205 customers mention177 positive28 negative

Customers find the stain easy to apply and work with. They say it goes on smoothly and brings out the wood's natural beauty with one coat. Customers also say the application was problem-free, with no dripping or smearing. They apply the staine with a soft cloth and mention it's very smooth.

"...Very durable over time and use, quality is amazing and smooth finish. If you never used this before you will notice it is thick...." Read more

"I like everything about this product. Easy to apply, my cabinets are 40 years old and I did very little sanding only to small knicks...." Read more

"I love this gel stain! It went on incredibly easy and looks beautiful! A little bit goes a long way and there was no mess to worry about...." Read more

"...- since they won't run like penetrating stains and they require a two step process - staining then applying a clear overcoat -..." Read more

36 customers mention33 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the stain. They mention that it covers well, even, and effectively. Some say that it needs a second coat, but overall, they are happy with the product's coverage.

"...The coverage is amazing. This is something that goes on like paint. You can use a brush or staining pad. I have used both...." Read more

"...You can’t go wrong with this, it was easy to work with and covers very well ( if you need a lot of coverage like I did), or applied as a light..." Read more

"...Giving even coverage with now blotchiness or grain reversal. I didn't even need to use wood conditioner beforehand which saved a lot of time...." Read more

"...It was so much thicker than the average stain. It covered my shelves quite well. It's a bit darker than I expected but it still looks great!..." Read more

32 customers mention26 positive6 negative

Customers like that the gel stain doesn't drip or spill. They say it covers well and doesn' t splatter.

"...And it is gel so it DOES NOT DRIP! It is easy to cut around the door lock and glass, and in and out of contours of which my door has a lot...." Read more

"...The application was problem-free, with no dripping or smearing.The new stain dried much darker than the existing stain...." Read more

"...Great for vertical surfaces as it really does not drip at all.I cannot compare it to other gel stains since this is the first I've used...." Read more

"...Odor is minimal. Color is excellent. No drips. Cover with a good clear top coat and you're golden...." Read more

50 customers mention27 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the thickness of the stain. Some mention that it goes on thicker, but that helps it not soak in as much. They also like that it's thicker than traditional stain and so makes it easier to work with. However, others say that it was chunky and would not stir smooth.

"...If you never used this before you will notice it is thick. You don’t have to stir much...." Read more

"...before, don’t be alarmed when you first open it and see that it is very thick, basically a pudding consistency - it’s supposed to be like this...." Read more

"...typical stain most people are used to working with; it's a thick gel-like substance that is to be brushed on, then wiped off with a rag after a few..." Read more

"...The consistency is thick and therefore requires a lot of brush strokes...." Read more

45 customers mention25 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the drying time of the stain. Some mention that it dries very quickly, while others say that it takes 3 or 4 days to dry completely.

"...could leave it open for a few hours with a fan blowing on it…it dries fairly quickly...." Read more

"...Because the stain has a high pigment content, it dries FAST (short open time)...." Read more

"...And it dries really fast so by the time you finish (a quick job with gel) you can go back an touch up the areas that need just a bit more...." Read more

"...bright sunny day - you might enjoy the sunshine - but - the product will dry too quickly and leave brush marks...." Read more

28 customers mention0 positive28 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the household stain. They mention that the can was badly damaged, the container was smashed, and the lid was slightly damaged. Some say that the product ruined their precious dresser and console, and their new front door.

"Package arrived inside the can was bent. Thank God it didn't open. Apparently the US mail isn't very careful with Amazon packages...." Read more

"...My can arrived with multiple dents on the side; the shipping box shows no signs of abuse, so Amazon just sells dented cans as "new" I guess." Read more

"...It's so freaking HORRIBLE, waste of my time, money and ruined my precious dresser and console! NEVER BUYING ANYTHING FROM MINWAX AGAIN...." Read more

"...stain color and ease of using gel stain the only problem was the can was so dented that after opening it I had a hard time closing it .I would think..." Read more

Ease of use with gel stain
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Ease of use with gel stain
I have used gel stain over painted furniture, unfinished wood and on previously stained wood. The coverage is amazing. This is something that goes on like paint. You can use a brush or staining pad. I have used both. You can put it on and wipe off excess or add on to make it darker. I love the color variation on this one. It holds up without even using a top coat. I am amazed at the things you can use with the gel stain. Very durable over time and use, quality is amazing and smooth finish. If you never used this before you will notice it is thick. You don’t have to stir much. Sometimes I don’t stir because it’s thick and the color is already there. It’s user friendly. I would choose gel stain over any regular stain. Another great product from Minwax. I do a lot of work on furniture finishing with stain and paint for my paid hobby. I love it and like to try different things.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
Size: QuartColor: MahoganyVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ease of use with gel stain
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
I have used gel stain over painted furniture, unfinished wood and on previously stained wood. The coverage is amazing. This is something that goes on like paint. You can use a brush or staining pad. I have used both. You can put it on and wipe off excess or add on to make it darker. I love the color variation on this one. It holds up without even using a top coat. I am amazed at the things you can use with the gel stain. Very durable over time and use, quality is amazing and smooth finish. If you never used this before you will notice it is thick. You don’t have to stir much. Sometimes I don’t stir because it’s thick and the color is already there. It’s user friendly. I would choose gel stain over any regular stain. Another great product from Minwax. I do a lot of work on furniture finishing with stain and paint for my paid hobby. I love it and like to try different things.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Walnut color 👍🏻
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2022
See my photos…the first in before and the next 2 are after. First time using gel stain, and I have to say it was much easier than the liquid/watery kind…and much less messy. Our door had already been stained in the past, but had seen better days thanks to the elements, so we lightly sanded it first. We didn’t take the door off the hinges- we picked a nice day that we could leave it open for a few hours with a fan blowing on it…it dries fairly quickly. We had to go pretty thick with it to be able to keep it looking more of a uniform color. The directions say to wait 2 minutes after application and then wipe off. We actually waited about 5 minutes and then very lightly wiped it off, doing small sections at a time. The color was a bit darker than I thought it would be, but we like it. The coverage is a bit heavier than I expected but I’m sure it’s because we left it on a few minutes longer and used a heavy application….but again, we like it. The door is 9’ tall and we did 2 coats- 2 days in between and still have about a third (maybe more) of the little can left. Yes, it’s thick like pudding…IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE. We are happy with the results and would definitely use it again.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
Size: QuartColor: WalnutVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't forget to wear gloves!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
I like everything about this product. Easy to apply, my cabinets are 40 years old and I did very little sanding only to small knicks. No need to add a lacquer as they are very shiny. five stars and I highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
Size: QuartColor: WalnutVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
Size: QuartColor: Aged OakVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Works great on fiberglass/metal garage doors
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
After a good amount of research, I purchased this product in Aged Oak color to makeover my basic white garage doors and give them a faux wood-look. If you’ve never used or purchased gel stain before, don’t be alarmed when you first open it and see that it is very thick, basically a pudding consistency - it’s supposed to be like this. Also, don’t shake it! Gently mix it with a paint stirrer avoiding making any bubbles. Of course stain looks a lot darker in the can than it goes on, as well.

I did not prime the garage doors, but instead just cleaned them really well by power washing them and then scrubbing them with TSP Cleaner. I let the doors sit overnight to ensure they were completely dry. The stain does dry to the touch relatively quickly once applied so I don’t recommend using it outside on a windy day or in direct sunlight. I was able to do both garage doors as pictured with about 2/3 of one can, which leaves extra for touch ups. If you’re looking for a darker or more even color look, you may want to either prime first or paint the doors with a light brown or yellow paint, depending on the color you’re going for. This would help give it a more even color consistency when painting on the stain. You could also just do a quick coat with a cloth instead of a brush for a lighter color and then do a quick second coat with a chip brush. I used a Wooster stain paint brush for the application, but for this project, if I were to do it again, I’d probably use a cheap chip brush to get more brush strokes over the pattern in the door, but I just used whatever I had on hand. In hindsight, I should’ve just taken the half hour to run out and get the brush I wanted to use.

All in all, I’d definitely recommend. Based on how this worked for my garage doors, I have no doubt this would work for just about anything across the board.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
Size: QuartColor: MahoganyVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
I have used this exclusively on the top portion of the wall mounted back scratchers I make and sell on Etsy. I've made over 500 and the stain is perfect in every way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful dark colour
Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2021
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1.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this product .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant product.
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