

Minwax PolyShades, Gloss, Classic Black, 1 Quart
Key item features
- Combined Finish: This product integrates rich stain color and durable polyurethane protection into a single, convenient step.
- Color Transformation: It enables users to alter the color of finished wood surfaces without the need to strip the existing finish.
- Grain Enhancement: Each application enhances the natural wood grain while providing both color and lasting protection.
- Time Saving: The all-in-one formula reduces the overall finishing time compared to using separate staining and protective products.
- Versatile Application: Allows for easy color changes on previously stained or varnished wood without removing the old finish or obscuring the grain.
- Product Availability: Minwax PolyShades is also offered in an aerosol can format for alternative application methods.
Specs
- ColorClassic Black
- Paint finishGloss
- Household paint & stain typeInterior Wood Stains
- Rec. useInterior
- Recommended surfaceWood
- Coverage area120 sq ft
Reviews summary
- : Has a long-lasting and durable product finish.
- : Has a smooth, even application.
- : Product has a sleek and shiny finish.
- : Highlights natural patterns and textures.
- : Can be smooth, but also difficult and uneven.
- : Can be rich and vibrant, but may vary in shade and darkness.
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Free 30-day returns
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Product details
Minwax Polyshades combines stain and polyurethane in one simple step. Each coat provides rich Color and lasting protection while enhancing the wood grain. This product will reduce finishing time compared with staining with one product and protecting with another. Polyshades stain and polyurethane also allows you to easily change the Color of your currently stained or varnished wood without stripping. Over old varnish you can change the Color without removing the old finish or hiding the grain.
- Enhances wood grain by combining beautiful rich stain color and long-lasting polyurethane protection in one easy step
- So, you can change the color of your finished wood, without removing the existing finish
- View the PolyShades Color Transformation Guide
- Minwax PolyShades is also available in an aerosol can
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Customer ratings & reviews
Reviews summary
- : Has a long-lasting and durable product finish.
- : Has a smooth, even application.
- : Product has a sleek and shiny finish.
- : Highlights natural patterns and textures.
- : Can be smooth, but also difficult and uneven.
- : Can be rich and vibrant, but may vary in shade and darkness.
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Beautiful jobs completed
I can't tell you when I bought my Minwax Polyshade, there's always some left in the can from a previous use, it's the only product I use! It always goes on smooth and cleans up nicely and the furniture looks beautiful!
Great stains
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So, I have been in the wood working hobby for over 20 years, and I am glad I tried this one out. So, most stains are the same at least the process, time cure etc. But, I have found with this brand the coloring is more gradual, so you don't end up with a dark walnut immediately, you can gradually make it darker which is great if you are trying to match colors with other furniture in your house.
GREAT PRODUCT
I was originally hesitant to buy this product after many bad reviews on this site but I'm a novice and don't have the time, money or space to do a whole sand down, stain and finish. So I bit the bullet and bought the Polyshades Royal Walnut in Satin and am very happy with the experience! It didn't turn out as dark as I wanted but I have to admit all the pieces look beautiful; and except for the dry time between coats, the smell and the cold from leaving my windows open to ventilate (all of which were not preventable whether I used this product or not) I'm very happy. In the future if there was a finish a little duller than satin I may prefer that instead. Thanks Minwax!
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