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PolyShades Oil-based Vintage Blue Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( Half-pint )

Ratings & Reviews for Minwax PolyShades Oil-based Vintage Blue Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( Half-pint )

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1224
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 4.1 out of 5
1224 Reviews


77% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The Minwax Polyshades product has received mixed reviews. Many customers found it easy to apply and liked the convenience of the combined stain and polyurethane. They reported good color results and a durable finish. However, some customers struggled to get an even, consistent application and were disappointed with the final appearance, finding it too glossy or not dark enough. A few customers had major issues with the product, describing it as "gummy", "streaky", and "uneven". Overall, the reviews suggest the product may work well for simple home projects but may not be the best choice for more complex or high-quality finishing needs.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
1224 Customer Reviews

Stain and poly coat in one!

Great product! Simplifying the process of finishing that wood project. Stain and poly coat in one. Beautiful finish. A small can covers more than I thought it would.

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Trim paint

Would Recommend
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Makes you feel like a pro

Would Recommend

This product is easy to apply and works perfectly.

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garbage product

Would Not Recommend

buy this product at your own risk

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MINWAXApril 3, 2026

MINWAX

Good Stuff; Use Sparingly

Would Recommend

Produces a nice, shiny thick coat. Tricky to avoid drip marks and brush swirls, coats should be very thin. Sand lightly between coats. Three coats are needed for espresso color. A pint goes a long way.

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Good for first time drainers

Would Recommend

Easy to mix, coats went on easy will both roller and brush, and dried within a few hours with little smell (as long as the room has good airflow)

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Extremely easy and effective to use

Would Recommend

So easy to use on my sink vanity. I HAVE A NEW OLD VANITY. IM A HAPPY LADY.

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Learning Curve but Good Option

Would Recommend

This product has a learning curve. It must be stirred THOROUGHLY and the first coat must be VERY thin. I would say it is harder to use than a traditional two-step, stain/poly. However, it works very well on older wood or uneven colors (like poplar)

March 30, 2026
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Great product

Would Recommend

Color is accurate.

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Stain

Would Recommend

Loved the color and easy to apply!

March 18, 2026
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Beautiful Color

Would Recommend

Beautiful color. Nice consistency and not a bad price.

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Stain

Would Recommend

Worked as described

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Terrible product

Would Not Recommend

Dries too fast when applied thinly as instructed. Finish is fine until second coat, then everything gets ruined by brush strokes and dabs drying on the surface prior to actually finishing. Color is uneven and inconsistent. Definitely better to get a dedicated stain and a separate polyurethane topcoat…this is junk. Had to completely sand down a decent sized project twice due to this stuff ruining the finish, even after a 2nd, more delicate application.

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Thank you for taking the time to review the Polyshades. We apologize you did not get the desired results when using this product for your project. Ap... Read More

MINWAXFebruary 24, 2026

MINWAX

Makes quick work of whatever project you have

Would Not Recommend

I love this product. It covers nicely and leaves a beautiful finish

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