Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
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What Customers Are Saying
The Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish provides a clear, durable finish that many customers found easy to apply and dries quickly. However, some users reported issues with the fast drying time, leading to an uneven or milky appearance, as well as peeling or cracking over time, especially on wet surfaces. The product may work well for certain applications, but the original Polycrylic formula may be preferable if the fast-drying nature is problematic.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Sealing Pine Ceiling
Would RecommendFirst, I have little experience with finishes for wood. That being said, here are my thoughts. I did a lot of research about sealing my Interior pine ceiling. Some people say it's an absolute must, some say it's not necessary. Some say you must do both sides, some say that's not necessary. There are only 3 real cons to doing it. Cost, time, and finish result. The pros are to minimize moisture and odor absorption, to keep it cleaner looking, as dust and such are less likely to stick to or penetra...
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Pro
don't waste your money
this product dries entirely to fast I do not recommend this product .
Dries flat
Would RecommendDries quickly and very flat finish.
Verified Purchaser
Too thick
Would Not RecommendThis was terrible to work with, I would never buy it again. I ended up having to sand it all off.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Thank you for your review of the Polycrylic. We apologize you did not get the desired results after using for your project. If you would like to di...
Softness and durability
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used it on my wooden door just to cover scratches it worked great Highly recommended for it’s soft look and durability I like it’s colour too Durable and coverage is great
From influenster.com
The less expensive polycrylic gives same result
Would RecommendIt's billed as a single coat. It is a bit thicker than the "double" coat acrylic, but since it really needs a light sanding, you're likely to put a double coat on anyway. Looks fabulous, either way.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Doesn't flow well. dries as you put it on.
Would Not RecommendThis product does not flow well--it seems to dry as you put it on.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Thank you for your review of the Polycrylic. Since this is a water based product, it does dry quickly. We recommend to keep a wet edge when applyin...
Incorrect
Would Not RecommendDoesn’t dry clear. It is gray where any corner causes buildup.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Thank you for your review. If the Polycrylic is heavier in the corners, then it can remain milky since there is too much product there. We recommen...
ma woodturning
Would Not RecommendI made a mistake with this product. when I first opened it, looks like milk!! IT'S very thick and drys to fast. leaves brush marks. I used it on a 12" bowl and Said, o my goodness. this is awful finish. Hopefully I can return it
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
Thank you for your review. Since the Polycrylic is water based it will look milky in the container. Also this product is not food grade/safe so we ...
I very rarely leave negative reviews but
Would Not RecommendI am super disappointed in this product. Probably should have done more research and that’s my bad…but it looked like it would work for my counters. Got a good quality brush and didn’t shake the product as instructed. My kitchen is tiny and the counter sections are only about 4 feet each. This stuff was drying almost as soon as I applied it. My brush left all sorts of streaks, and if it even slightly touched a section I JUST did it would almost gel up and leave thicker streaks. I wanted so...
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
Thank you for taking the time to review the Polycrylic Max. We apologize you did not get the results when using this product for your project. So w...
Fantastic Finish
Would RecommendI sanded the wood around my 10' picture window and molding. I used 2 coats. What beautiful finish. Did not turn the wood yellow like polyurethane
From minwax.com
Works great
Saved me from using several coats
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Clumpy and blotchy
Would Not RecommendClumpy as can be. Wouldn’t lay smooth for nothing. Completely ruined project.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Gloss Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Thank you for taking the time to review the Polycrylic Max. We apologize you had a poor experience when using the product. So we can get more infor...
Thank you for taking the time to review the Polycrylic. Since this product is water based, it does dry quicker compared to oil based finishes. If y...