{"product_id":"general-finishes-pre-stain-conditioner-natural-pint","title":"General Finishes Pre-Stain Conditioner, Natural, Pint","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeneral Finishes Water-Based Pre-Stain Conditioner Natural, Pint, controls stain absorption on raw indoor wood. This pint can covers about 50–75 sq ft, depending on the wood and application. Use it before a separate water-based stain to reduce blotching; test your full finishing process because conditioning can lighten the final color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps control uneven absorption on hard-to-stain raw wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorless formula prepares the surface for a water-based stain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful on woods such as maple, pine and cherry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-based tools clean up promptly with soap and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw indoor wood furniture, cabinets, doors and trim before applying GF water-based stain. Natural is the clear pre-stain formula, not a pigmented Natural Oak color. Test the complete conditioner, stain and topcoat process on your wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor \/ size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural \/ Pint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase \/ use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-based wood conditioner \/ interior raw wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 50–75 sq ft per can\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTouch dry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 minutes or longer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStain interval \/ full cure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetailed directions: 20–30 minutes; specification table: 30 minutes or longer \/ no full-cure duration stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 conditioner coat before water-based stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApply with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic-bristle or foam brush, pad, roller or spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThinning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled water if needed: start at 5%, up to 10% by volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCleanup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoap and water or GF Brush \u0026amp; Gun Cleaner, immediately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVOC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 215 g\/L, Natural\/Pre-Stain Conditioner SDS revised February 2, 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWNPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand open-grain wood through 120, 150 and 180 grit; closed-grain wood with 150 then 220 grit. Remove dust. Do not use steel wool with water-based finishes. To reduce grain raise, dampen after sanding, dry fully and lightly sand with a 220–320 foam pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilate and stir before and throughout use. Test the entire finishing process. Work in manageable sections, applying a liberal coat with a brush, pad or roller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe excess evenly along the grain with absorbent paper or shop towels. Detailed instructions say to let conditioner dry 20 minutes but no more than 30 before GF water-based stain in ideal conditions, about 70°F and 50–70% humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply your tested stain and follow its own application and topcoat directions. The conditioner specification table separately lists 30 minutes or more before stain. Check the current can instructions; confirm with GF if conditions or directions conflict before starting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConditioning limits color absorption, so your desired depth may require a darker stain. It does not eliminate wood variation. Do not use over an existing finish, outdoors, or with linseed or Danish oils. Use Extender only under the manufacturer’s locally permitted instructions. The exact SDS lists no signal word and identifies the mixture as not classified; the product page includes eye-irritation precautions and a California Proposition 65 cancer\/reproductive-harm warning. Read the can label and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/files\/2024-02\/SDS-English-Water-Based-Pre-Stain-Wood-Conditioner-NATURAL-Water-Base-General-Finishes-US-HCS-2012-v1-2024-02-02.PDF\"\u003ematching Natural safety sheet\u003c\/a\u003e; follow handling and local disposal rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Natural add stain color?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a colorless preparation step before a separate stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my stain become lighter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduced absorption can make the result lighter; test a darker stain if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on a finished cabinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The manufacturer limits this conditioner to raw wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Finishes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67673251512630,"sku":"WNPT","price":25.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9750\/0726\/files\/606016100002.jpg?v=1791582018","url":"https:\/\/projectweekenddiy.com\/products\/general-finishes-pre-stain-conditioner-natural-pint","provider":"Project Weekend DIY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}