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PolyShades Oil-based Aged Barrel Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart )

Ratings & Reviews for Minwax PolyShades Oil-based Aged Barrel Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart )

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 4.1 out of 5
1167 Reviews


77% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The Minwax Polyshades product has received mixed reviews. Many customers found it easy to apply and liked the convenience of the combined stain and polyurethane. They reported good color results and a durable finish. However, some customers struggled to get an even, consistent application and were disappointed with the final appearance, finding it too glossy or not dark enough. A few customers had major issues with the product, describing it as "gummy", "streaky", and "uneven", leading them to have to redo their projects. The reviews suggest this product can work well for simple home projects, but may not be suitable for more complex or high-quality finishing needs.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
1167 Customer Reviews

Check dates maybe , I don't know what to look for

Would Not Recommend

The color was all stuck to the bottom and gunky, I was in a hurry so I tried to just use it, The cabinets look ok, some spots look like I missed spots. I also have a inch of product that is not usable, because it's the color and gunky

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Response from MINWAX

We apologize if you had an issue when using our product. If you would like to discuss your review further or have any questions, please contact us di...

MINWAXAugust 28, 2025

MINWAX

Polyshades stain and poly

Very good product applies easy.

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Junk

Would Not Recommend

Followed directions per can, put on thin and dont wipe. First coat tacky after 12 hours with fans on it. Hopefully this $20 can of garbage didn't ruin my $350 piece of butcher block.

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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...

MINWAXAugust 25, 2025

MINWAX

Heavy coverage

Would Not Recommend

This does not give a stain effect. It is closer to a paint wash. It also sort of chipped in areas where it didn't adhere well, but it is effective over old varnish.

August 23, 2025
From PolyShades Oil-based Espresso Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
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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...

MINWAXAugust 25, 2025

MINWAX

Great product

Would Recommend

Great coverage. Easy to apply

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Easy to use.

Would Recommend

Coverage was great!

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Easy to use

Would Recommend

Good color

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Polyshade oil based product

Would Recommend

I have no comments right now since the product was bought for a touch up job. Hopefully the product will hold up to the name.

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Response from MINWAX

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MINWAXAugust 4, 2025

MINWAX

Better to use stain instead

Would Not Recommend

Difficult to get uniform finish

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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...

MINWAXAugust 4, 2025

MINWAX

i like lowes

Would Recommend

il like lowes

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this stain coved the paint beautifully. definitely

Would Recommend

Miniwax was a company i was very aware of so i had to chose colors from them. i settled in the Antique walnut for some benched i had removed paint and sanded and recovered. the stain looks beautiful. just the right shad not to light not too dark. i couldn't get all the paint of my benches when refinishing but this stain coved the paint beautifully. definitely would buy again,.

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Great Look

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Worked well. Looks great. Made cabinet look brand new.

July 23, 2025

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Enjoy using

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this often for my projects. It creates a nice finish.

July 22, 2025

From minwax.com

Color matchi g with PolyShade finish

2 coats of PolyShades oil base finish provide the correct collor I was looking for to match my cabinet work.

July 18, 2025
From PolyShades Oil-based Classic Oak Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
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