Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Gloss 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 product drying too fast, leading to an uneven finish with visible brush marks or a hazy appearance. Additionally, a number of customers experienced peeling or cracking over time, particularly on surfaces that get wet. The product may work well for certain applications, but may not be suitable for all projects requiring a very smooth, uniform finish.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great Product
Great for what I needed!!!
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Dries to quick, brushmarks
Would Not RecommendThis was absolutely horrible. Used a good brush, work product quickly onto a dresser. It dried too quick. If you go back within a couple minutes and brush off any excess it will clump up. Every area left visible paint brush streaks. Cost me 8-10 hours of sanding to bring the finish smoot. I gave up on the costly product and reverted to spray-on poly.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Semi-gloss Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
Fast trying
Would RecommendThis is a great product. The smell is not too bad. It seals with the one cost. However to get a very glossy coat it would take several layers. But it dries really fast as described.
Verified Purchaser
Easy Application
Would RecommendReally is one coat only. Easy application with a brush as well.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Horrible product
Would Not RecommendProduct was skinned over when I opened a brand new can. Chunks of hardened product stuck to the underside of the lid. Same conditions on the second can I opened. Minwax screwed the pooch on this one
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-gallon )
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Nice addition to min wax polycrylic lineup.
Would RecommendApplies smoothly, settles easily even when applied by brush.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
It was to thick
Would Not RecommendThis product ruined my treads
Verified Purchaser
Thank you for taking the time to review the Polycrylic. We do not recommend the Polycrylic on floors or anywhere that will see foot traffic as it is...
Good Name Product
Would RecommendI like Minwax, I haven't used it yet, but don't expect any issues.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
$80+ for polyurethane seems excessive
Would RecommendWater based, I need oil based, so I returned it the next week.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Not a fan:(
Would Not RecommendStarted with the flat finish but just didn’t seem like it was going to protect anything or be easy to clean so we sanded it down and applied satin finish instead. It feels better but you can see every brush mark. It did not smooth out at all. We bought the most expensive synthetic brush we could find. It didn’t matter. We are going to sand and try another coat but are a little discouraged that we had to pay for two cans already when it was supposed to be a single coat.
From minwax.com
Thank you for taking the time to review the Minwax Polycrylic Max. We’re sorry to hear that the flat finish didn’t meet your expectations and that the...
Minwax got me on this one!!
Would Not RecommendIt’s not even worth one star!!! Crap dries like a waxy paste and is horrible
From minwax.com
Thank you for taking the time to review the Polycrylic Max. We apologize you did not get the expected results when using for your project. So we can g...
Great product!!!
Would RecommendReally like this Poly! Goes on nice and clean up is a breeze!
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Semi-gloss Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Hot Garbage!!!!
Would Not RecommendDon’t recommend. As a DIYer I followed the instructions for this product application to a “T”. I used Minwax pre stain conditioner with color stain Minwax and finished with this product. Again. Followed instructions to a “T”. Don’t over mix. Don’t work too much when applying. Blah blah blah. 3 days after application started blistering and peeling up. Never hardened. But vague instructions also allows for blame to be pushed onto you the user. Don’t waste your time or money. Gonna go buy Bona now....
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Semi-gloss Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
Thank you for taking the time to review the Polycrylic Max. We apologize you did not get the desired results when using for your project. So we can...
Left white streaks
Didn’t care for it. Consistency very different than regular polycrylic and doesn’t spray well. Left white streaks as the white is supposed to help dull the sheen. Won’t use again.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Thank you for your review of the Polycrylic Max. Since this is a thicker version of the Polycrylic it will have a different consistency. We also do...
Thank you for taking the time to review the Polycrylic. We apologize you did not get the desired results for your project. If you would like to dis...