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Oil-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart )

Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Oil-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart )

4.3
276
Review
 4.3 out of 5
276 Reviews


86% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The Minwax brushing lacquer provides a fast-drying, glossy finish for woodworking projects. Many users found it easy to apply and praised its ability to allow for multiple coats in a single day without sanding. However, some reviewers cautioned about the strong, toxic fumes, emphasizing the importance of using it in a well-ventilated area and wearing a respirator.

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276 Customer Reviews

Works great

Works great

May 9, 2026
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A little runny

Would Recommend

A little runnier than I thought it would be but it did the job. Three coats and I think it's sealed

May 9, 2026
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It dries quick

Would Recommend

Worked as promised

April 23, 2026
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stir before each use even when mixed if it has sat

Would Recommend

great lacquer for spray gun, mix with lacquer thinner about 2 to1 ratio to spray or brush on wood

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Has a strong smell

Would Not Recommend

Had a very very strong smell even after being outside for 2 days. Not as glossy as expected

March 17, 2026
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Response from MINWAX

Thank you for your review, since this is an oil based product it will have an odor. We recommend ventilation not only when applying but while it is ...

MINWAXMarch 17, 2026

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like er

Would Recommend

great for top coating refinished wood furniture

March 10, 2026
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The choice is clear!

Would Recommend

Used for signage for our wedding

March 3, 2026
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Super Finish

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Provided a great finish and dried very quickly.

February 8, 2026
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High quality product

Would Recommend

Nice product

January 23, 2026
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Happyingeorgia

Would Recommend

Makes the wood look great!

January 21, 2026
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Oder

First time use loved it

January 1, 2026
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Great product

Would Not Recommend

Goes on so easy no streaks dries quickly

January 1, 2026
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