Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating Stain, Cherry 235, 1 Qt
Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating Stain, Cherry 235, 1 Qt
CHERRY · 1 QT
Minwax Wood Finish is an oil-based penetrating stain that highlights the wood grain, usually in a single coat. Cherry (235), from the 36-color range, is a red-toned color. It is made for interior wood, including hardwood floors; let it dry completely before applying a clear topcoat. A quart covers roughly 125–150 sq ft, a good size for a small room, stairs, trim or touch-ups.
- Type: Oil-based penetrating stain, semi-transparent
- Color: Cherry 235
- Coverage: 500–600 sq ft per gallon
- Dry / recoat: Dry in 2–3 hours; recoat in 2–3 hours for deeper color
- Topcoat: Once fully dry; Minwax recommends its Fast-Dry Polyurethane or Polycrylic
- Use: Interior only
- Sizes in the line: 1/2 pint, 1 quart and 1 gallon
- Cleanup: Mineral spirits
Specifications from the Minwax Wood Finish product page.
Minwax Cherry 235: common questions
Where can I buy Minwax Cherry 235 near Atlanta or Nashville?
NDM Floors Distributor carries Minwax Cherry 235 at our three stores: Stockbridge, GA (south metro Atlanta, 470-507-0711), Marietta, GA (north metro Atlanta, 770-627-4313) and Brentwood, TN (Nashville area, 629-216-1555). Stock varies by store, so call ahead to confirm availability and get a quote.
How much does a quart of Minwax Cherry stain cover?
Minwax lists Wood Finish coverage at 500–600 sq ft per gallon, so a quart of Cherry covers roughly 125–150 sq ft. Porous or open-grain wood takes more stain.
How long does Minwax Cherry take to dry?
Minwax Wood Finish in Cherry dries in 2–3 hours, and a second coat for deeper color can go on after 2–3 hours, according to Minwax. Let it dry completely before applying a clear topcoat.
Is Minwax Wood Finish oil-based?
Yes. Minwax Wood Finish is an oil-based penetrating stain, and tools clean up with mineral spirits. It is for interior use only.
Does NDM carry Minwax Cherry touch-up products?
Yes. NDM Floors also carries a Minwax Wood Finish Stain Marker and a Minwax Wood Putty in Cherry, handy for touching up nicks, scratches and nail holes after the floor or trim is stained and finished.
See more hardwood floor stains at NDM Floors Distributor.
