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✨ Elevate your woodwork game with flawless prep 💼
Varathane 381123 Water Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner is a fast-drying, low-odor, water-based formula designed to prepare bare wood for even stain absorption. It prevents blotching on soft woods, cleans up easily with soap and water, and covers up to 100 sq ft per quart, making it perfect for furniture, floors, cabinets, and trim projects.
| ASIN | B0BXMRSKMR |
| Additional Features | Soap & Water Clean Up |
| Base Material | Water-based |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,062 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #25 in Household Stains |
| Brand Name | Varathane |
| Coating Description | Water-based |
| Color | Wood Conditioner |
| Compatible Material | Wood |
| Coverage | Up to 100 square feet per quart |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (212) |
| Finish Types | Semi-Transparent |
| Included Components | Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner |
| Item Dimensions | 4.25 x 4.25 x 4.88 inches |
| Item Type Name | Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner |
| Liquid Volume | 32 Fluid Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Rust-Oleum |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | Water Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner |
| Model Number | 381123 |
| Opacity | 0.5 inches |
| Paint Type | Water Based |
| Size | Quart (Pack of 1) |
| Style Name | Wood Conditioner |
| Surface Recommendation | Indoor |
| UPC | 020066020576 |
| Unit Count | 32.0 Fluid Ounces |
S**E
Good product, easy to apply, and helps end result.
This goes on quickly and dries quickly so as to be able to proceed with stain. The conditioner greatly improves the overal smooth appearance of your stain when finished. Also gives you more time to work and slows stain absorption, to keep from getting over-dark.
M**R
Worked perfectly
Good price
L**N
Highly recommend on wood floors
This stuff really makes a difference in results. When I don't use it, the stain it's a completely different color and further away from the desired results and color that is depicted on the packaging of the stain. When I don't use this first, the stain came out much darker and patchy. I definitely recommend going the extra mile and using this on your sanded wood first BEFORE applying your stain. It makes a WORLD of difference. In my photo, the left is without using the prestain and the right is with using it. Take the extra time, do the extra work, it is worth it. Don't be like me and try to skip it because you are tired lol now I have to resand that section of floor and redo it all. SIGH.
K**T
Good product
Drys very quickly for quick projects! No lumps or clumps, consistently smooth texture. Easy application. Pretty good value especially because I accidentally left it outside all winter and there is nothing wrong with it because of the tight sealing lid!
M**E
Can arrived significantly dented
Can arrived significantly dented
J**Y
Must have for refinishers and furniture flippers.
Love, love, love this product! I professionally restore, refinish, and reimage furniture, and decided to give this a try—I was impressed right away. It helps make the wood grain more uniform after sanding and does an excellent job prepping the surface for stain and polyurethane. I highly recommend it and will definitely be using it on many future projects.
M**L
Step 1
Love this product its great for furniture flippers. Easy to use and does a great job conditioning wood before staining.
L**.
Great Stain Conditioner
Great stain. Easy to use. Great value.
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