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Polycrylic Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-gallon )

Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Polycrylic Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-gallon )

4.6
1856
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 4.6 out of 5
1856 Reviews


91% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product appears to be a generally well-received clear protective finish, with many positive comments about its ease of use, fast drying time, and ability to create a smooth, clear finish. Customers appreciate its low odor, water-based formula, and the fact that it does not yellow over time. However, some users noted it may not perform as well on more open-grain or textured surfaces, and care is needed to avoid issues like foaming, sagging, or brush marks during application. Overall, the majority of reviewers found the product to be a reliable, high-quality clear coat that provides good protection for a variety of wood projects.

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1856 Customer Reviews

No job too small

Would Recommend

I had a small project and this small size was plenty!

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Nice finish

Easy to apply and it makes a beautiful finish.

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Easy to use great finished look

Would Recommend

I wanted a polycrylic product with a flat finish to use on a reclaimed wall project this was absolutely perfect for the job

March 31, 2026
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Great.

Would Recommend

Works as it should.

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Gloss

Would Recommend

Nice sheen not super glossy

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Beautiful Finish

Very easy to use, easy clean up, and a beautiful High gloss finish

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Dries strong

Would Recommend

Goes on smooth and sprays well

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My 10th Gallon??

Would Recommend

This is the best way to protect any indoor-use wood project. Low VO2s, Dries fast (30 minutes), easy to apply (use a foam brush). I like to water the Gloss types down to 1: Extend the coverage and 2: Thin it out for easier application. I've been using this stuff for years and the finish still looks great 8+ years later. It's not quite as strong as a polyurethane, but for most projects the Polyacrylic is plenty strong/ scratch resistant.

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Gloss

Would Not Recommend

It did not work for me was not impressed. Maybe was the material I used not sure but did not like the outcome.

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MINWAXMarch 9, 2026

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Made it look brand new

Would Recommend

Works great, had to refinish my kitchen table because it had pealed away so I applied 3 coats and it looked brand new. Just make sure you use a natural brush , table was 55 years old

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I like it

Would Recommend

Goes on easily. It’s thin, so it drips a lot. It has a short dry time which allows the project to go more quickly. Two coats has been sufficient for my application. It’s not supposed to yellow like oil based polyurethanes. Clean up is easy.

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Two Coats---Make sure to sand and use tackcloth

Would Recommend

Easy to apply but didn't stretch as much as I would've liked.

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