Ratings & Reviews for Minwax PolyShades Oil-based Vintage Blue Semi-transparent Gloss Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the rich color and professional-looking finish achieved in one convenient step. Most appreciate how the product delivers beautiful results on wood projects with minimal coats, saving time and effort. However, many report application challenges including streaking, blotchiness, and sticky consistency that require careful technique with a rag and thin coats. Some experienced users prefer separate stain and polyurethane for better control. A few express strong dissatisfaction, citing unexpected glossiness or darker-than-expected color. Despite application difficulties, most customers find the results worthwhile.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.I will buy it again and again
Would RecommendThis is the first time I have used the PolyShades instead of just the Wood Finish penetrating stain. I like both and have worked with both but the PolyShades required less separate coats and still provided a deep color and finish.
From PolyShades Oil-based Bombay Mahogany Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Inconsistent
Would Not RecommendAny product that is this Inconsistent from the reviews is garbage. Don't waste your money.
From PolyShades Oil-based Classic Black Semi-transparent Gloss Interior Stain ( Half-pint )
Okay product
Would RecommendThis is a great product but love the look of satin better than the gloss.
From PolyShades Oil-based Espresso Semi-transparent Gloss Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Easy tinted poly
Been using this product for a few years now. Provides an easy way to touch up existing poly finishes. Colors are pretty accurate and application is easy. A little pricey but worth it in a pinch.
From PolyShades Oil-based Antique Walnut Semi-transparent Gloss Interior Stain ( Half-pint ) Verified Purchaser
Fussy to use
Would Not RecommendUnlike most standard stains , which you wipe off after application, you leave this on to fully dry. Unfortunately, that makes it more likely to create unevenness or blotchy spots, especially on edges where a little extra may seep around a corner. The idea is that it saves time, not having to add an additional polyurethane finish. But it’s much fussier to work with than regular stains. I had to re-sand multiple pieces to get rid of blotches. If you use it, believe the instructions that say “app...
From PolyShades Oil-based Classic Black Semi-transparent Gloss Interior Stain ( Half-pint ) Verified Purchaser
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
Great stains
Great coverage and color. They penetrated the wood well.
From PolyShades Oil-based Bombay Mahogany Semi-transparent Gloss Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
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