Minwax 11500000 Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner, 1 gallon N/A Imported Treating the surface with Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner helps prevent streaks and blotches by evening out the absorption of oil-based stains It can be applied over any wood but is especially necessary when working with soft or porous woods like pine, alder, birch, and maple Recommended Uses: on soft or hard woods before using oil- based wood stains Coats: normally 1, but additional coats may be applied on highly absorbent woods Cleanup: mineral spirits or paint thinner, following manufacturer's safety instructions Available in Oil-based and Water-based Treating the surface with Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner helps prevent streaks and blotches by evening out the absorption of stains. It can be applied over any wood but is especially necessary when working with soft or porous woods like pine, alder, birch, and maple.