Minwax

Minwax PolyShades, Gloss, Olde Maple, 1/2 Pint

$14.00
(3.43) 3.43 stars out of 14 reviews 14 reviews
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Minwax PolyShades, Gloss, Olde Maple, 1/2 Pint

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3.43 out of 5stars
(14 reviews)
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Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
10/26/2019
Blah to elegant
I've only used Classic Black, (on kitchen cabinets) which I am guessing must be the easiest color with which to get consistent results. I applied two coats over existing poly. The oak wood grain looks great with the black satin. (Adding crown molding and satin hardware also helped). I believe most disappointed users are not carefully following the recommended application instructions.
kdv157

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
10/29/2022
Bare wood and finished wood both dry uneven
The stain is uneven when dries. A light even coat is applied but when it dries it's flat and blotchy. The bare wood turned out good but it took a few times of sanding and reapplying. The biggest trouble we're having is the post we picked up from the lumber store. They where pre finished so we roughed them up and put a coat on. The stain is acting completely different on the post then it did on the stair caps(bare wood). The stain is like water and dries really fast and uneven. We tried to buff the unevenness out with steel wool but the finish is gone once we get it evened out. Any help would b appreciated, the project is st a stand still.
Tbone
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/10/2022
    Type of wood and previous finish matter A LOT
    I bought the satin espresso to update a barn door and sofa table in our main living area. The sofa table was a pre finished oak with a light stain and followed the instructions and it came out beautifully. The barn door on the other hand has been a nightmare. Stripped all of the paint off and used pre-stain wood treatment as suggested and still turned out super blotchy. Some places look blood others flat and some satin. Used a quality brush the first time then sanded as recommended and used a staining pad because of the way the first application turned out. Neither did the job and probably going to end up just finding a paint for the door instead. Maybe it was the pine but it looks horrible.
    dcps650
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/29/2022
    Bare wood and finished wood both dry uneven
    The stain is uneven when dries. A light even coat is applied but when it dries it's flat and blotchy. The bare wood turned out good but it took a few times of sanding and reapplying. The biggest trouble we're having is the post we picked up from the lumber store. They where pre finished so we roughed them up and put a coat on. The stain is acting completely different on the post then it did on the stair caps(bare wood). The stain is like water and dries really fast and uneven. We tried to buff the unevenness out with steel wool but the finish is gone once we get it evened out. Any help would b appreciated, the project is st a stand still.
    Tbone
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/15/2022
    So easy to work with
    I used this stain and poly on a vintage wood tanker desk. I absolutely loved the consistency, and the fact that I don't have to do a 2 step process.
    The.remix
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/25/2022
    Inconsistent color/results
    I've used Bombay Mahogany in Gloss, and Antique Walnut in Satin. The Bombay Mahogany was terrific! Deep color that matched the advertized color, easy application that smoothed out very well and streak free (I used a very good quality brush made specific for the product). The Antique Walnut was a tremendous disappointment. The color is very, very light, and it doesn't match the image on the can. My best description would be it looks as if it had been thinned a whole lot, or a whole lot of color was left out. Bleah. Added photo has a title description which isn't showing up. So, just in case, the Ant. Wal. Satin (two coats) is at lower left; regular Dark Walnut stain (no poly) is at upper right. Major coverage difference.
    AJGIII
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/16/2021
    Great glossy seal
    I decided a few weeks ago to redo my bathroom cabinets as the original stain and poly were starting to peel. I sanded down the cabinets and headed to the store to figure out a stain and poly. After doing research on which color of stain to do I found out our local stores did not carry this specific Minwax with the stain and poly in one. We choose a colored stain from a different company and used the Minwax poly to seal it in. I was very impressed with ease of application, drying, and gloss of the seal.
    anderson8187
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/15/2021
    Good stain
    Top piece was before. Goes on easy. I used an old rag to rub on. I prefer a rag to paint brush because it is easier to apply. I used two coats in the pictures. The stain brings out the grains in the wood. I like this stain a lot and plan to use it for other projects.
    Nlb1126
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/22/2020
    Extremely Difficult to Apply
    I do not enjoy painting and staining in general, but also am very particular about the quality of the finish, so I sometimes do projects myself to ensure quality outcomes. I chose this product because I found that the new sliding doors I thought only needed varnish to match the room actually required stain. Since I now had a coat of Minwax polyurethane one the wood, I searched for a stain that I could apply over the existing varnish. Enter PolyShades. I wish I had read the reviews first. This product is HORRIBLE to apply, especially on vertical surfaces like a door. It starts out very watery, which runs badly, and then it quickly turns gummy as you try to fix runs, leaving splotchy areas that are darker - once this process starts, you can't recover. Critical mistake on my part was to go back to an area and try to even out the color. I will now have to sand the wood back down, and start over. I want to cut my loses and switch to a regular stain, but now have to worry about color matching the trim that I have to redo with the door frame that actually turned out ok.
    Stephen
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/18/2020
    Looks good but don't paint it on.
    I use a rag and rug it in to the wood. Rub it in really good and don't let excess sit on the wood and dry. I only use 1 coat.
    PWMac
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/26/2019
    Blah to elegant
    I've only used Classic Black, (on kitchen cabinets) which I am guessing must be the easiest color with which to get consistent results. I applied two coats over existing poly. The oak wood grain looks great with the black satin. (Adding crown molding and satin hardware also helped). I believe most disappointed users are not carefully following the recommended application instructions.
    kdv157
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/16/2019
    Sheen doesn't match label.
    I bought two of the satin finish espresso cans. One came out satin, the second is very obviously NOT satin and the can was mislabeled so now I need to sand it down buy another can and start over so the table matches the chairs I already did. Quality control is lacking.
    Erin n
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