Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Polycrylic Water-based Clear Transparent Matte Interior Stain ( 11.5-oz )

Carpenter of 25 Years Says "This is Garbage"

Being a carpenter for 25 years I've used lots of different finishes, stains, paints etc and this my friends is garbage. To start this can is over $15 near me and that is outrageous. Beyond the price is the terrible function of the can. It spits almost constantly. I tried wiping the can and shaking every few seconds to stop any bubble build up and keep an even pressure but it still spit way too much. I worked with a dry brush to go back and try to blend the spits but that didnt help because when ...

Impossible cap

I bought the aerosol version of the polyacrylic. The cap is extremely difficult to get off. I could not do it, so I left it outside by my project for my husband to get home. He’s a big strong guy and he, too, struggled immensely to get off the cap. Unfortunately, in the short time I left it outside it froze a bit and it can’t be used. I’m going to let it warm up and see if it’s useable, The label does say “keep from freezing “, so that part is on me. Even if I can use it, I’ll never buy produc...

The best!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have been using this product in our business for YEARS! The finish is unmatched and we feel comfortable using this on furniture that we are selling to our customers!

Better than Varathane - TOO $$$

Horrible "sputtered" results with Varathane's spray water-based Urethane led me try Minwax's product. It was much better, but still didn't atomize spray well enough, and it's TOO expensive!

Spray can failed

Used twice, have a lot left but nozzle is clogged and fails to move . Thinking of busting open the can to use product never buy again.

Easy to apply but it smells!

Decided to use this as Lowes no longer carries Deft spray lacquer. Spray on and it dries quick. Give it a lite sand with 320 grit to knock down the raised grain. Spray coat #2, light sand 320 grit again. Spray coat #3 and you're done. Dries very fast. The downside, it smells. It smells when you spray apply so you need a lot of ventilation. 3 weeks afterwards, it still has a smell! I don't know how long it will be before the smell will go away.

Great for touch up on appropriate sheens

Great product for laying down single coats to seal the stained surfaces, not crazy about the price though

Great water based product for touch ups

meets our expectation, but the recent price increases aren't great

Garbage

Garbage - milky and spatters

Just like water

It’s a good product just wish they could make it a little thicker. I can spray it pretty well but it’s just like water will run or sag real easily

Poor coverage

This product was a disappointment because of the finish being very flat and required 5 coats

Great finish

Easy to use

Wonderful Product

Easy to use with professional finish