
Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Oil-Modified Clear Satin Oil-Modified Polyurethane (1-Gallon)
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What Customers Are Saying
The Minwax Oil-Modified Water-Based Polyurethane is a durable and easy-to-apply product that provides a long-lasting, satin finish. Many users praised its fast drying time, low odor, and smooth application. The polyurethane effectively protected surfaces like hardwood floors, cabinets, and furniture. However, some users reported issues with discoloration or poor adhesion on certain materials, so it's recommended to test the product on a small area first.
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Would RecommendQuick dry
From Oil-modified Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Eurothane
Would RecommendGreat makes the floor shine nicely
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Quality, predictable results, Water clean up
Would RecommendMost of the complaints I see about this product have to do with application errors or inexperienced finishers..I have used this product for years and it's excellent. It has the color benefits of a solvent based urethane (yes that;s a PLUS) especially on wood like Cherry, Walnut, Mahogany, etc...I spray this product with an inexpensive HVLP spraygun and once adjusted properly it gives excellent results, dries quick,flows out well....even pads well on repairs or smaller projects. The best part is ...
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delivered quickly
Would RecommendAs advertised
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Garbage
Would Not RecommendThis is garbage put on white cabnet doors they are completely white now .junk please don't buy this
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Two coats for natural woods
Would RecommendIt’s durable and easy to work with. If applying over natural wood it needs to coats for ideal color balance. Otherwise you’ll see streaks of application.
From Oil-modified Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Acts just like waterbase
Would Not RecommendBring back oil based
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Thank you for your review. The Oil Modified contains both oil and water but has many of a water based polyurethane characteristics. We do still off...

Protect any paint even on the floor
Would RecommendVery easy to use very easy to clean up and does a great job protecting your paint
From Oil-modified Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Amazingly simple.
Easiest poly finish yet. Goes on easy, self levels well and water cleanup. I use a foam brush for this and it literally rinses clean. What's not to like!
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Perfect Results
Would RecommendI applied the oil=modified polyurethane to an accent wall. The wall (8 feet X 12 feet) is made of wormy chestnut boards. The product was easy to apply and the results were exactly what I was looking for. Multiple coats and no brush marks or imperfections. I would highly recommend this for use on raw or stained wood.
Good for floors... good for laminate counters
Would RecommendI used the satin form of this product three years ago on my textured laminate kitchen counters that were dulling. I put three coats on the less used parts of the counter and four coats around the sink, I let the varnish cure for a month before using the counters. I used this product because I figured that if it was good for floors, it had to be good for kitchen counters. I cannot show picture because I sold my house and moved 200 km away, Don't forget to clean surfaces with degreaser before star...
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Application is awesome and no smell
Would RecommendApplication is awesome
From Oil-modified Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
NOT Clear coat... Has a tint
So much for it being CLEAR! I have used this in the past on a dark would desk top, and it was fine. Just added it to a White desk I just re-finished for my daughters birthday, and YELLOW! Works fine on dark surfaces, but would NOT recommend for anything light. It is NOT CLEAR... it has a yellow/brown-ish tint, and it does dry that way. Super disappointed.
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Thank you for taking the time to review the Oil Modified Polyurethane. Since this product still does contain oil, it will amber especially on lighter...
Not friendly product
Great for small projects but not great for table tops. Was working on 36"x80" walnut desk table top and it was easy to apply but did not evenly add that expected oil polyurethane finish look. Some places where darker surrounded by a white fuzzy area across the tabletop after 3 coats. Thought it could be trapped moisture so I sanded it down and tried a again and it still had the same issue. Uses synthetic brush the first time and a foam brush the second with sanding of 220 sandpaper in between.mi...
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Thank you for taking the time to review the Oil Modified Polyurethane. We apologize you had an issue when using on the table tops. We recommend a sy...
It yellows just like oil based poly
Would RecommendI have used water based oil modified poly for several years. I spray it on my furniture projects using a r500 LVLP spray gun and a 2HP 30 gallon compressor. I like this product because it does yellow a little just like oil based poly.
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A “total use” product.
I’ve been working with your Oil Polyurethane, and also the Water based Acrylic for several years. But always used separately.I bought a gallon of the Oil modified Water based product. I’m amazed! ‘Cause it’s Water it seems to penetrate the wood deeper. This allows for a better sanding process. After quick drying. And “bringing our the color” as well as the Oil product had done.. I grade it a “best of both worlds” product and see no reason now not to use it as a single “beginning, follow-up, and...
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