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More details 👇 Step 1: Minwax WATER-based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner, applied with a rag. This helps control the raising of the grain so you get a smoother finish. After letting it sit for 20 minutes, we sanded with 220 grit sandpaper before moving onto step 2. Step 2: Minwax Solid Stain tinted to Dark Walnut (yes, you get this stain tinted like paint). We applied it with a Purdy XL brush. It's thick so it goes on like paint. Then we wiped the excess off with a Cabot staining pad. You have to w