Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating Stain, Red Chestnut 232, 1 Qt

RED CHESTNUT · 1 QT

Minwax Wood Finish is an oil-based penetrating stain that highlights the wood grain, usually in a single coat. Red Chestnut (232), from the 36-color range, is a red-brown tone. 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: Red Chestnut 232
• 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 Red Chestnut 232: common questions

Where can I buy Minwax Red Chestnut 232 near Atlanta or Nashville?

NDM Floors Distributor carries Minwax Red Chestnut 232 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 Red Chestnut stain cover?

Minwax lists Wood Finish coverage at 500–600 sq ft per gallon, so a quart of Red Chestnut covers roughly 125–150 sq ft. Porous or open-grain wood takes more stain.

How long does Minwax Red Chestnut take to dry?

Minwax Wood Finish in Red Chestnut 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.

See more hardwood floor stains at NDM Floors Distributor.