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General Finishes Oil-Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner, Natural, Quart

Original price $39.00 - Original price $39.00
Original price
$39.00
$39.00 - $39.00
Current price $39.00

General Finishes Oil-Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner, Natural, Quart is intended for Interior use.

Features

  • Reduces blotching and streaking
  • Promotes uniform oil-stain absorption
  • Amber natural appearance

Best for

New soft and porous wood; Aspen; Cherry; Birch; Poplar; Pine

Specs

Color or finish Natural; dries amber
Selected size Quart
Base Oil-based wood conditioner
Use Interior
Coverage 45-50 sq ft/half-pint; 180-200 sq ft/quart
Touch dry 30+ minutes
Recoat Apply oil-based stain after 30 minutes and no later than 2 hours
Application conditions Ideal 70°F and 50% humidity
Coats 1
Apply with Clean cotton rag; Natural bristle or foam brush; Staining pad; Pad applicator
Thinning Do not thin
Cleanup Mineral spirits or waterless hand cleaner
VOC <686.514 g/L
Topcoat compatibility Use before oil-based stain; can also dilute GF oil-based stain 5%-15% by volume
Manufacturer part # PSQT

How to apply

Start with the manufacturer's preparation steps: Sand open-grain wood 120, 150, then 180 grit; Sand closed-grain wood no finer than 180 grit; Remove dust.

  1. Sand raw wood and remove dust
  2. Stir; do not thin
  3. Apply one coat and let penetrate at least 10 minutes
  4. Wipe excess
  5. Apply oil-based stain after 30 minutes and within 2 hours

Good to know

Use limits: Existing sealed finishes; Water-based stain system; Spray application.

Danger: 2021 SDS: flammable liquid and vapor; aspiration hazard; may cause allergic skin reaction and cancer; causes organ damage from prolonged or repeated exposure; harmful to aquatic life.

: Product page California Prop 65 warning lists ethylbenzene.

Questions

How much will I need?

Use these manufacturer coverage figures: 45-50 sq ft/half-pint; 180-200 sq ft/quart. Match the figure to the container size, and account for the stated number of coats.

When can I apply another coat?

The listed manufacturer recoat guidance is Apply oil-based stain after 30 minutes and no later than 2 hours. Follow the application conditions and instructions for this product.

Manufacturer directions and product information