Cerumen, or earwax, is a secretion formed by a gland in the ear canal of humans and most other mammals.
MinwaxÂ® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner is specifically designed for use before staining new or bare soft and porous wood surfaces. It penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of stain. Prior to staining, apply a liberal coat of the Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner.Allow it to penetrate for 5-15 minutes, then wipe away the excess with a cloth. In fact, for highly absorbent woods, you can then apply a second coat, wait, and wipe away the excess again.. Prepare consists of getting the wood surface ready for stain and finish application, and includes wood conditioning. Before you start a refinishing or finishing project, be sure that the wood's surface is dry and free of old finishes in poor condition, paint, wax, grease, polish, dirt or other foreign matter.
Some thick stains, which penetrate the wood and form a seal, are dry on the top in a matter of hours. Thinner, non-penetrative stains can take weeks to fully dry against the wood. Drying times are also affected by humidity, the amount of stain applied to the wood and whether there is any rain during this period. In general, for a penetrative stain, allow one to two says drying time, and then test. For a non-penetrative stain, leave for a week or more before applying a second coat. Latex stains will probably take even longer, maybe even two or three weeks.