Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Satin 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 or milky appearance, as well as peeling or cracking over time, especially on wet surfaces. 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.Worst top coat ever
Would Not RecommendI am a furniture restorer and am proud of my results. This product nearly ruined my hard work. Streaky lumpy and just looked horrible. I wanted to return for a refund but couldn’t find a receipt and Lowe’s probably won’t accept it back. I just threw it where it belongs. In the trash
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
Great product
Would RecommendThis dried so fast on the surface applied. Great product
Verified Purchaser
Do NOT buy
Would Not RecommendI bought the semi-gloss version of this product without reading the reviews. This product is the worst poly coating product I’ve ever used. Clumps in the can upon opening that I didn’t notice until I brushed it on. Dries so quickly on the surface that it is impossible to get a smooth finish. I now have to re-sand my tabletop and get a different poly. I’m an experienced user. I should have known one and done is a shortcut that never works well. If you care at all about how smooth the finis...
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
Thank you for taking the time to review the Polycrylic Max. We apologize you had an issue with the application and did not get the expected results....
Do not use on rough surfaces
Product does not dry clear on rough surface
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Thank you for taking the time to review the Polycrylic. We apologize you did not get the expected results when using for your project. If you would l...
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 )
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...
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.
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Gloss Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) 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 )
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...
Nice addition to min wax polycrylic lineup.
Would RecommendApplies smoothly, settles easily even when applied by brush.
Verified Purchaser
It was to thick
Would Not RecommendThis product ruined my treads
From Polycrylic Max Water-based Clear Transparent Gloss Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) 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.
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...
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. If you w...