Ratings & Reviews for Minwax Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this sealer for its ease of application, fast drying time, and exceptional finish quality. The water-based formula applies smoothly with minimal effort and dries quickly enough to complete projects in one day. Reviewers consistently describe the resulting surface as glass-like and remarkably smooth, ideal for both beginners and experienced woodworkers. The easy soap-and-water cleanup and lack of harsh fumes are major advantages. A few note the sealer raises wood grain and may require extra coats, while some mention slight yellowing on lighter woods, though these are viewed as manageable trade-offs.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great finish
Would RecommendWe remodeled our home with pine, walls and ceilings about 5 years ago. The contractor that we hired to finish the wood recommend using sand and seal over polyurethane due to his experience (he has been painting and sealing for over 30 yrs) because polyurethane will yellow and crack over time. We wanted to keep the natural look and we told him we trusted him with his recommendation. We are so happy we did. 5 yrs later we are still in love with the finish and look. It looks like it was just applie...
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Average Product
Applied one coat. Dudnt seal thoroughly so subsequent rounds of lacquer raised the grain. American walnut.
From Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Minwax sealer
Would RecommendNice sealer. Better than what minwax used to have.
From Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Sanding sealer
Would RecommendI use it to seal turned wooden projects and it works great. Leaves a great finish and polishes to a great shine.
From Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Poor Finish
Would Not RecommendI bought this product as a sanding sealer for my oak floors. I have used a solvent based sealer followed by two coats of solvent poly urethane in the past. This is a water based product and not suitable for oak floors. The sealer puddles and does not soak in. The directions say dries in one hour, it takes several hours. It significantly raised the grain. The directions say sand with 320, I had to use 120 to get the wood smooth again. If the sealer is on too heavy it dries cloudy and has to...
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Minwax Sanding sealer
Would RecommendSimple to use. Easy cleanup. Performs as advertised.
From Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Wood sealer
Would RecommendThis wood sealer worked great filling in small grain gaps for a smith finish. I did two coats sanded with 220 and it turned out nice.
From Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Sanding sealer
Would Not RecommendDo not seem to have any noticeable difference than when not used.
From Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Does the job.
Would RecommendGreat sanding sealer for any job no need for the more expensive ones, I think this works better than the “other“ brand.
From Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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