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 water-based sanding sealer for delivering smooth, professional-grade finishes that sand easily and prepare surfaces beautifully for topcoats. Most highlight its exceptional ease of application with brush or roller, quick drying time, and effortless soap-and-water cleanup. Reviewers consistently report outstanding results across wood projects, floors, and furniture, with many noting the finish holds up for years. The product's versatility across wood types and compatibility with various stains and polyurethanes earn strong endorsement. A few mention it may slightly darken light woods or raise grain, though most view this as manageable. Overall, customers consider it a reliable, user-friendly solution that delivers exceptional value.
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Works well no smell
From Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
It works great!
Would RecommendI bought this for the first time to use on some birch plywood panels that make the interior parts of some cabinets. I followed the instructions on the can, and the results were better than expected. The surfaces are amazingly smooth. I applied two coats of polyurethane, and no additional sanding was needed.
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Doors restoration
Would RecommendI used this product in my proyect now and is working very good also drying very faster .
From Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Good
Would RecommendFrom Water-based Clear Transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great product for porous wood
Would RecommendThis product was a perfect fit for sealing up a wood product that is very difficult to build up finish on. After just one coat this product allowed each coat of finish to go on without being absorbed so quickly.
From Water-based Clear Transparent Flat Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified PurchaserVerified Pro
Great product
Would RecommendWorks great. Used to seal wooden handles on knives that I made.
Verified Purchaser
Amazing finish when using this product
Would RecommendSuper great product, fast dry time, Very smooth finish, best part is water based and oil or water based can be apply as finish
Verified Purchaser
So easy
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This floor sealer was so easy to use. I had noticed that it was time to reseal the hardwood floors. The packaging has very easy to follow instructions. It was super easy to open and close which I liked and a little went a very long way. The smell was not that bothersome either.
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Good sealer
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Its quick dry feature allows for sealing and topcoating your project in just one day. Can be used on unstained, bare wood floors, furniture, doors and cabinets. Seals wood grain to provide a more even finish topcoat.
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Great product
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this on my 50 year old hope chest I refinished. It took a little longer to dry than expected but nothing major. It helped seal any spot that may have been uneven. I'll definitely use this on other projects. Easy to use.
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Use it - you won't regret it!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I original saw this on a youtube video and tried it out. Usign the sealer makes a huge difference to the end result. I didn't even know it was needed but if you are doing nice woodwork (I make tables) the finish you get working through the grits is far superior especially with mechanical sanders.
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Worked well to be a water based sealer.
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After using this water based sealer I was thought everything was going to be a mess because my piece of wood that I used it on had been glued in the middle and after the sealer dried, the wood began to bow up in the middle. After several hours I went back to the piece and it had completely flattened out. Not being used to using a water based sealer I was very surprised by this reaction. Everything seems to be stable and fine.
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