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PolyShades Oil-based Honey Pine Semi-transparent Gloss Interior Stain ( Half-pint )

Ratings & Reviews for Minwax PolyShades Oil-based Honey Pine Semi-transparent Gloss Interior Stain ( Half-pint )

4.2
886
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 4.2 out of 5
886 Reviews


81% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product offers a convenient all-in-one staining and polyurethane solution, with some customers reporting excellent results and a durable, beautiful finish. However, others experienced issues with uneven application and blotchy results. The reviews suggest the product may work well for some projects, but separate stain and polyurethane products may provide better control and a more professional finish.

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886 Customer Reviews

Worked great

Had great coverage

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Light sanding is key.

Refinished a master bed set. Turned out to my liking. Used mineral spirits as I worked my way true single quart to assist in balancing the stain appearance. Would recommend.

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Does not darken light areas even w multiple coats

Would Recommend

Easy to apply.

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Perfect color match

Would Recommend

Easy to use and was a perfect match

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goes on smooth and nice finish.

Would Recommend

It matched the color I used before so it was perfect and I loved the finish.

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Na

Would Recommend

Not too sure if I like the oil base, but I will continue to use it

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Liking it is Easy!

Would Recommend

Have never used before and I like it!

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Dented cans of Stain

Would Not Recommend

All the cans of stain were severely dented.

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Response from MINWAX

We are so sorry for your displeasing experience. Please either reach out to your local Lowe’s store or call Lowe’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-6937 fo...

MINWAXJanuary 21, 2025

MINWAX

Shelf for stuff

Would Recommend

Purchased this to color my new homemade pine shelf. Color is great had a couple of runs but that's on me. Sanded and reapply. For my first try staining I'm happy.

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Cannot be brushed on and left

Would Not Recommend

I applied the product with a brush on sanded wood, but you could see the brush strokes, which didn't soak in. I had to rub off the excess with a rag and repeat. It looks okay, but I don't see the advantage to using this, as opposed to staining and then applying a finish. I won't be buying this type of finish again.

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Response from MINWAX

Thank you for taking the time to review the Polyshades. We apologize you did not get the desired results when using this product for your project. Ap...

MINWAXJanuary 20, 2025

MINWAX

Quality finish and product!

Would Recommend

A high quality product! Minwax has never disappointed me and this was no exception.

January 4, 2025
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