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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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 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

Great stuff

Would Not Recommend

Good

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Good coverage and good price

Easy to apply and accurate shade

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the stain that stains your wallet

Would Recommend

Good product, but too expensive

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Response from MINWAX

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MINWAXOctober 27, 2025

MINWAX

Excellent product.

It was very easy to use and my chair looks great. I like that you can use it on surfaces that had previous finishes.

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All in one stain and sealing. Offers many shades.

All in one. Stain and sealant. It takes some practice to get the right amount.

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Good quality stuff

Would Recommend

It’s does job

October 25, 2025
From PolyShades Oil-based Espresso Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( Half-pint ) Verified Purchaser
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‘Consistent’ is key

Would Recommend

Used several shades and many cans of this touching up old cabinets. Works well for me and the color is accurate.

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Do not buy

Does not go on evenly. One of the worst products to apply and the off gassing is intense. I followed the instructions to the T. Do not buy this product.

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Response from MINWAX

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

MINWAXOctober 21, 2025

MINWAX

Great quality

Would Recommend

Quality product,easy to apply

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Great for tinted finish, but difficult to use

Would Recommend

This is the thinnest polyurethane finish I have ever used…almost like water. Impossible to not have runs when using, and impossible to have a smooth finish using a brush…no matter the quality of the brush. On the other hand, if you use a paint “pad” and are very meticulous with making full length wiping passes with the pad, you can get a finish that is pretty darn close to spraying. This finish also starts to “gel” very quickly after initial application, so you had better make sure you have a...

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Beautiful shade and went on like a dream.

Would Recommend

Beautiful

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very pleased

Finish product was better than expected

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Great stain!

Would Recommend

Easy to use and awesome coverage!

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