qt Minwax 10851 True Black Wood Finish Water-Based Solid Color Stain

I used the black stain to redo my son's dresser armoir. The black stain allows the wood grain to still show but adds the darkness I wanted for a teenage boys room. I used a matte finish polyurethane to seal it and it turned out beautiful!

I used this to paint my pergola. The paint is thick and dries fast. I was fortunate to be able to get it overnight on Amazon since the big box stores ran out.

Very long lasting. Color doesn't fade through time. Here's a before and after of the kitchen. I had to use multiple layers for a nice dark black finish. I found it easier to use small sponge brushes to apply the stain versus a rag like most pple recommend. Make sure you buy the wood finish as well to add after the stain color dries so it gives a glossy look and for longevity.

It is what you want when you get a Danish oil. This is dark walnut on fir cannon trunnions and a walnut rifle stock. Great finish on both applications.

This stain is tricky to work with if you let it sit for more then 10 seconds, drys super quick and splotchy if left to dry. I found if you add a little bit of water, it’s a lot easier to work with.

I used this stain on a kitchen table I made out of Ash. The tabletop is end grain, making the staining more challenging than the face grain aprons and legs. The main issue is with trying to get the color even. It's very susceptible to lap marks.I found I had to saturate the work piece and work very quickly to get it on the surface and then quickly remove it. If you let it soak in to the point where it's starting to dry, you're in trouble. Ultimately the project turned out looking very nice but ended up doing the staining 3 times until I was happy with it. That meant a LOT of sanding. And that was after spending time on smaller test pieces. The small test pieces were easier to get good results with because they lacked the drying time issues. I should mention that the humidity in my area was fairly low at the time.It can produce a nice result, but just be aware that it's not quite the same as other stains you may have used.

You can never count Minwax out for your wood finishing needs. The quality, ease of use, deep color, and final appearance was great. I did add minwax poly on after to give it more of a gloss as shown in the pictures. This product really made my custom hand made work bench!!

This is a thick gell stain that is really hard to apply and leaves the wood splotchy. Save your self headaches this product will ruin your project. FYI- I’m a woodworker who has stained many many many projects. I know how to apply stain.