{"product_id":"minwax-early-american-1gal","title":"Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating Stain, Early American 230, 1 Gal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#712B13;\"\u003eEARLY AMERICAN\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003e1 GAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinwax Wood Finish is an oil-based penetrating stain that highlights the wood grain, usually in a single coat. Early American (230), from the 36-color range, is a medium brown. It is made for interior wood, including hardwood floors; let it dry completely before applying a clear topcoat. The 1-gallon can covers about 500–600 sq ft, a practical size for staining a whole floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil-based penetrating stain, semi-transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early American 230\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500–600 sq ft per gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry \/ recoat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry in 2–3 hours; recoat in 2–3 hours for deeper color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopcoat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once fully dry; Minwax recommends its Fast-Dry Polyurethane or Polycrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interior only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes in the line:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 pint, 1 quart and 1 gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleanup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minwax.com\/en\/products\/stains\/wood-finish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMinwax Wood Finish product page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:28px 0 4px\"\u003eMinwax Early American 230: common questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:16px 0 4px\"\u003eWhere can I buy Minwax Early American 230 near Atlanta or Nashville?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNDM Floors Distributor carries Minwax Early American 230 at our three stores: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stockbridge-ga\"\u003eStockbridge, GA\u003c\/a\u003e (south metro Atlanta, 470-507-0711), \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marietta-ga\"\u003eMarietta, GA\u003c\/a\u003e (north metro Atlanta, 770-627-4313) and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/brentwood-tn\"\u003eBrentwood, TN\u003c\/a\u003e (Nashville area, 629-216-1555). Stock varies by store, so call ahead to confirm availability and get a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:16px 0 4px\"\u003eHow much does a gallon of Minwax Early American stain cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gallon of Minwax Wood Finish in Early American covers about 500–600 sq ft, according to Minwax. Coverage depends on how porous the wood is and how much stain is wiped off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:16px 0 4px\"\u003eHow long does Minwax Early American take to dry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinwax Wood Finish in Early American 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:16px 0 4px\"\u003eCan I use Minwax Early American stain on hardwood floors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Minwax Wood Finish is made for interior wood, including hardwood floors. Let Early American dry completely, then protect it with a clear topcoat; Minwax recommends its Fast-Dry Polyurethane or Polycrylic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:16px 0 4px\"\u003eDoes NDM carry Minwax Early American touch-up products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. NDM Floors also carries a Minwax Wood Finish Stain Marker and a Minwax Wood Putty in Early American, handy for touching up nicks, scratches and nail holes after the floor or trim is stained and finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardwood-floor-stains\"\u003ehardwood floor stains\u003c\/a\u003e at NDM Floors Distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minwax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51918491091173,"sku":"STAIN:Minwax:Min Early American 1 gal","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/6901\/7061\/files\/027426710085.jpg?v=1787595414","url":"https:\/\/ndmfloors.com\/products\/minwax-early-american-1gal","provider":"NDM Floors Distributor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}