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product_id: 518113081
title: "Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner"
brand: "varathane"
price: "S$75"
currency: SGD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Varathane"
url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/518113081-pre-stain-wood-conditioner
store_origin: SG
region: Singapore
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# Water-based formula for fast drying Easy soap & water cleanup Prepares wood for even stain absorption Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner

**Brand:** varathane
**Price:** S$75
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Elevate your woodwork with flawless, fast, and fuss-free conditioning! 🪵

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner by varathane
- **How much does it cost?** S$75 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/518113081-pre-stain-wood-conditioner)

## Best For

- varathane enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted varathane brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Cleanup:** Simply wash brushes and spills away with soap and water—no harsh chemicals needed
- • **Versatile Wood Prep:** Ideal for furniture, floors, cabinets, and trim to elevate your wood staining game
- • **Low Odor, High Comfort:** Enjoy a low-odor application that’s perfect for indoor use without harsh fumes
- • **Speedy Project Completion:** Fast-drying water-based formula lets you move quickly from prep to stain
- • **Flawless Finish Every Time:** Pre-stain conditioner ensures smooth, even color without blotches on soft woods

## Overview

Varathane 381123 Water Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner is a fast-drying, low-odor, water-based formula designed to prep bare wood for even stain absorption and prevent blotching. Easy to apply and clean up with soap and water, it’s perfect for indoor wood projects like furniture, floors, and cabinets, delivering professional-grade results that enhance your wood’s natural beauty.

## Description

Varathane Water Based Pre Stain Wood Conditioner is an exceptional conditioner for wood intended to be used prior to application of Varathane Water Based Wood Stains. Make sure to prepare bare wood by sanding in direction of grain before applying. Great for use on furniture, wood floors, doors, paneling, cabinets and more. This fast drying pre stain has low odor and cleans up easily with soap and water.

Review: Good product, easy to apply, and helps end result. - This goes on quickly and dries quickly so as to be able to proceed with stain. The conditioner greatly improves the overal smooth appearance of your stain when finished. Also gives you more time to work and slows stain absorption, to keep from getting over-dark.
Review: Highly recommend on wood floors - This stuff really makes a difference in results. When I don't use it, the stain it's a completely different color and further away from the desired results and color that is depicted on the packaging of the stain. When I don't use this first, the stain came out much darker and patchy. I definitely recommend going the extra mile and using this on your sanded wood first BEFORE applying your stain. It makes a WORLD of difference. In my photo, the left is without using the prestain and the right is with using it. Take the extra time, do the extra work, it is worth it. Don't be like me and try to skip it because you are tired lol now I have to resand that section of floor and redo it all. SIGH.

## Features

- Pre-stain wood conditioner preps wood for even color
- Easy to use, water-based formula dries fast for quick project completion
- Low odor wood conditioner prevents blotching on soft woods and ensures a high quality finish
- Cleans up with soap and water; great for use on furniture, cabinets, trim, wood floors and more
- Apply to bare wood before Varathane Wood Stain for best results

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BXMRSKMR |
| Additional Features | Soap & Water Clean Up |
| Base Material | Water-based |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,030 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #21 in Household Stains |
| Brand | Varathane |
| Brand Name | Varathane |
| Coating Description | Water-based |
| Color | Wood Conditioner |
| Compatible Material | Wood |
| Coverage | Up to 100 square feet per quart |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 254 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Semi-Transparent |
| Included Components | Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner |
| Item Dimensions | 4.25 x 4.25 x 4.88 inches |
| Item Type Name | Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner |
| Liquid Volume | 32 fluid ounces |
| Manufacturer | Rust-Oleum |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 381123 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | Water Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner |
| Model Number | 381123 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Opacity | 0.5 inches |
| Paint Type | Water Based |
| Size | Quart (Pack of 1) |
| Style Name | Wood Conditioner |
| Surface Recommendation | Indoor |
| UPC | 020066020576 |
| Unit Count | 32 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Varathane
- **Color:** Wood Conditioner
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model Name:** Water Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
- **Surface Recommendation:** Indoor

## Images

![Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lGI5DZoxL.jpg)
![Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aSBVPTEiL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product, easy to apply, and helps end result.
*by S***E on July 9, 2025*

This goes on quickly and dries quickly so as to be able to proceed with stain. The conditioner greatly improves the overal smooth appearance of your stain when finished. Also gives you more time to work and slows stain absorption, to keep from getting over-dark.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend on wood floors
*by L***N on August 16, 2025*

This stuff really makes a difference in results. When I don't use it, the stain it's a completely different color and further away from the desired results and color that is depicted on the packaging of the stain. When I don't use this first, the stain came out much darker and patchy. I definitely recommend going the extra mile and using this on your sanded wood first BEFORE applying your stain. It makes a WORLD of difference. In my photo, the left is without using the prestain and the right is with using it. Take the extra time, do the extra work, it is worth it. Don't be like me and try to skip it because you are tired lol now I have to resand that section of floor and redo it all. SIGH.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked perfectly
*by M***R on April 8, 2026*

Good price

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*Last updated: 2026-07-26*