Brushing is the best for me. Years ago, on one of my first PolyShades® projects, I learned that foam brushes make sloppy applicators, as they apply an uneven coat and leave behind a trail of bubbles. I have used this product for the first time thinking I could save a step by applying the stain and the poly in one swoop. DH won out, and I've been staining cabinets for weeks! Allow the wood to dry, then sand off the raised grain with #220 sandpaper. Natural and synthetic bristle brushes specifically designed for use with Minwax® wood finishing products. Using a rag also eliminates the bubbles you get when you apply Polyshades with a brush. Minwax® preparation products are the first step to ensure your wood surfaces show their most beautiful colors and smoothest finishes. A large kitchen table, probably not. However, after a few years of used ares of wear again showed the faded wood underneather because the polyshade coating sits completely on top of the wood and can easily be scratched or worn off. You have better control as to how much stain you apply and how you distribute it. Wipe off the excess stain from the paintbrush. It was horrible! Some people love it, others still prefer the two-step method that gives you more control as you apply the stain first, wipe off the excess, let it dry, then apply two or three coats of a clear finish. Thanks so much for teaching me the proper techniques! I found the rag method much easier and did my first coat on clean kit. Between a minute and two minutes (NO MORE, or it’ll blotch) wipe hard. It does take longer maybe to get more darkening. I've tried this and "Howards Restore-a-Finish". Here are a few tips if you think you want to give it a try.1: Stirring vs Shaking...Shaking creates air bubbles, if you do shake it, give it a few minutes to settle. But this was about 3 or so years ago. January 16, 2008 By Rhoda 43 Comments. GOOD LUCK!!! I thought I'd give the polyshades a try to save a step, and because it was the color I wanted and the store didn't have anything even close to that dark in a stain. Soffits? 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Polyurethane is so durable and water-resistant, it has largely replaced shellac and varnish as a wood finish. Using a rag to apply stain, you'll both apply and then remove any excess stain in one step. You can even dip the object into stain or pour the stain onto the wood and spread it around. To test this, you can take a cotton ball and soak it in acetone nail polish remover. I took great care when I did this and started out on my least favorite piece of furniture, an entertainment center. To complete the graining process, wait until the first coat of Minwax ® Gel Stain is completely dry (24-48 hours), then apply a second coat of Gel Stain with a natural bristle brush in the direction of the grain pattern created. The color is absolutely perfect! I was wondering if it was possible to put it on with a rag, I think it would be easier to control the amount, and I could do multiple thin coats vs globby ones. Combine the Minwax Design Series with other Minwax stains to produce on-trend looks, finishes and special effects. Apply the stain in smooth, even strokes in the direction of the wood grain until you completely cover the surface. Allow a few hours dry time and do coat #2. I used a satin poly after the Polyshades was dry. The Restore a finish is nice, but is not affecting the color much, and getting a redder hue is what I am after. Step 2. I got the satin finish as well. One of them even brushed multiple coats of the Bombay Mahogany (the darkest shade) on her bath vanity and completely changed the color from oak to a deep rich mahogany.Now, my caveat is this.............I did try using a good quality stain brush with a mix of the Ant. It states you can change the color of stain directly over varnish without stripping. Gently repeat the stirring every 10 minutes to assure that the color remains evenly distributed throughout the polyurethane. Don't forget to pick out a high-quaity, natural bristle brush. All the pieces came out beautifully. But in the right circumstances it can work quite well. It might be smarter to put the money into a fund that leads to doing a complete redo. It takes several coats to go from the light to the dark color I want, and it's critical to rub with steel wool between coats. I hold a brush in one hand, a rag in the other. Learn costs and other important details about renewing a hardwood floor — and the one mistake you should avoid, Comfortable, sustainable and easy on the eye, cork has a lot going for it. He/she will offer a colour patch for each which you will inspect. I use a sponge with a ScotchBrite backing to gain surface grip for the minwax (I simply do not have the time to remove all doors and work them horizontally). But by the time I got to my doors, I was running out of steam, so I decided they were perfect candidates for Minwax® PolyShades®, a combination stain and finish in one can. As my wife will attest, I love projects, but just as important I love sharing my experiences with others through my books, articles, columns -- and now this blog! We were applying it to the verticle sides of a large piece of furniture and it looks like the stain "sagged". This product only differs from Polyshades in that it's a gel, so it's thicker to start with. I just finished using it on the fireplace mantel and it looks great there too. Because it sat on top of the wood rather than in the wood like a real stain, the color scraped off easily. Minwax also has very high VOC content. :-) ). That gave me more darkening quicker, but again, I find the brush just harder for me to get control. Minwax Design Series washes, wood effects and waxes offer new options for bare wood and wood that's already stained. I had to do a couple of coats on some pieces to achieve the color I was looking for. When Leigh Ann and I first met, my house was 90% office and 10% home. I loved this product! finish with two or three coats of Helmsman Spar Urethane for … For superior durability and long-lasting beauty, the choice is clear — protective clear finishes from Minwax! Most often, they have huge lacks when compared to modern cabinets. 12 shares. We just finished 1200 feet of pine trim, a hand rail, 5 six panel doors and 3 mahogany door with satin polyshades. Ever since then I have always had a project going, whether it be restoring an old house, keeping up with a new one, bringing old furniture back to life, or working with new wood. He is sanding the chest for a third time and throwing whatever was left over out. The horizontal surfaces were OK. For what it's worth, I used the satin finish, didn't want a lot of gloss. Frequently clean your brush with paint thinner. Lindsay from Artsy-Fartsy Mama (artsyfartsymama.com), Thanks, Lindsay! I brush on, let sit for about minute while I’m brushing on further down the project. I almost cried when I put the second coat on my tabletop (the table that I had sanded for hours!!). It matched PERFECTLY! So I re-sanded the entire piece again and started all over. I already have primer from SW that can go over varnished woodwork, so I could be all set. I tried rubbing the minwax and brushing. WOW, I am really getting some mixed opinions here (have it posted on Woodworking as well). If you’d like to see what I did, just click below. The better the wood preparation, the better the final result. It works by dissolving the exisiting finish [it wouldn't stick, otherwise], and if that finish is old, uneven, or very thick, it just makes a mess. Remember they are not stains but paint and will give a streaked look, much unlike natural grain. I am thinking about giving it a shot. *grrr*. i won't ever use this product again. Several posters on another message board I use tried it on my recommendation and loved it. Especially if other areas of the kitchen are dated. 2: A quality brush (3-4") the soft bristles leave fewer brush lines. Six years later they are still looking new, and Leigh Ann is happy to not have to live where I work! But the rest is turning out quite well. Did they just change out to laminate and paint the walls? i'm now sanding it all back down and starting over. We used it once and it was kind of a disaster. Now, someone is going to jump in and tell you to use gel stains over top of all this. If your installer doesn't know/use anything other than Minwax, ask if they know of someone else who can help them with a professional colour. In any case (if this goes horribly awry, or I decide to strip it the old fashioned way), I will just get some orange stripper stuff. I've changed over entire staircases for customers and all were delighted with the amazing results. Even after full cure, the smell can be very, very strong. I stumbled upon a product called Minwax PolyShades. I’ve had good luck with polyshades on certain smaller projects. If desired, apply stain such as Minwax® Water-Based Wood Stain or Minwax® Wood Finish ... moisten the wood with a rag or sponge dipped in water. How to Apply PolyShades Stir PolyShades thoroughly, using a clean stirring stick. Let's start with the bad results: I recently worked on a home where the prior owner had used Polyshades to make the maple flooring darker and more modern looking. 4: Sand between coats with a scotch brite style pad, this removes the dust but doesn't destroy the sharp edges of the wood. You have better control as to how much stain you apply and how you distribute it. It’s only important that you wipe off all the excess before the stain dries.If you let the stain begin to dry in spots before wiping off, you will get a type o… We decided to use your new product Minwax Poly Shades. I wish I had read the reviews first. cabs in about an hour. It can be a problem to keep a uniform color over a large area since the poly has pigment stain mixed in to provide color. the pigment pools and streaks and will not penetrate the wood apart from the poly, leaving color streaks. Available sizes: 1½", 2", 2½". Now I’m the blogger behind a Disney inspired Home blog. 20 year old cabinets should really be evaluated hard before you put expensive changes into them and seal it under stone. Wouldn't you know the top was some laminate wood. Using a rag also eliminates the bubbles you get when you apply Polyshades with a brush. I'm not sorry I'm refinishing the cabinets myself, because the $20,000 we're saving is how we're paying for all the rest of the kitchen re-do! My finance and I have been long time users of Minwax. I hope you enjoy it. I decided to use Polyshades as a way of topcoating the faded trim to match the original color areas this worked rather well. Soft close undermount glides? The basic rule for getting good results with any wood stain is to apply a wet coat and wipe off the excess before it dries.You can use any tool – rag, brush, paint pad, roller or spray gun – to apply the stain. Finishes that offer protection for wood with a soft luster. My home has medium brown stained pine trim and doors. It the trim is already stained and SEALED you should try in a small area gently sanding the surface and giving a coat of poly-shade. it was impossible to get an even color and the verticle pieces ran. Well, she politely (but firmly) suggested that I build a separate office over our two-car garage, which I did. Not sure how long this product has been out, but it is pretty neat in that it has stain & poly all in one step. Keeping the brush cleared with thinner keeps the minwax flowing thinner, better, and more consistently; plus, it keeps the minwax wetter longer. 6: I prefer to paint and stain vertically if possible. Using a rag to apply stain, you’ll both apply and then remove any excess stain in one step. Do you have any recommendations for a good brush and application techniques to ensure quality results? I built a Cherry Tall Clock for a MinWax Ad Ten years ago using their Natural Cherry Polyshades. La finition PolyShades ® permet de réduire le temps consacré à la finition par rapport à l’application d’une teinture d’une part, puis l’application d’une protection d’autre part. Do you have to sand between coats of PolyShades? My finance said I must have done something wrong. Hope you continue to give Minwax a chance. I just put bombay satin polyshades on a concert bass drum I'm restoring, it's 36 inch diameter mahogany shell, about 16 inches deep, that I sanding sealed and finished at 120 grit. It's stain and polyeurethane combined. Instead, I use a quality natural bristle brush and just dip half an inch of the bristles into the can. I have no cash left to pay a pro to redo everything or to replace all of the doors and trim in my home. Applicator error is the usual disappointment in such products. I can see that to an amateur this would be acceptable, and I'm guessing 9 out of 10 of my friends that have no idea about fine woodworking would say, "that looks great!" Minwax® PolyShades®, Minwax® PolyShades® 275 V.O.C. My rule: the more intricate the project, the more apt I am to fall back on the two-step method. This product is HORRIBLE to apply, especially on vertical surfaces like a door. It's the runs that get you. A flooring professional worth his/her salt will work with anything BUT NOT Minwax. I found the rag method much easier and did my first coat on clean kit. PolyShades® is a combination wood stain and polyurethane finish, allowing you to get both color and protection in one easy step. Here is a link to kitchen cabinet pictures. So, I bought some Polyshades by Minwax. I build furniture from scratch and have finished/ refinished dozens of pieces. Since I now had a coat of Minwax polyurethane one the wood, I searched for a stain that I could apply over the existing varnish. That product is for applying before Minwax stains, it's basically a clear stain base. Minwax ® PolyShades ® fournit une couleur de bois riche et une protection longue durée tout en améliorant le grain du bois. Some people have found they are unable to enter their home for more than 3 weeks because of the smell. Example: one cabinet door, one coat at a time. die App nutzen, stimmen Sie der Verwendung von Cookies und von ähnlichen Verfahren der Houzz Gruppe zur Verbesserung der Produkte, Dienstleistungen, zur Darstellung von relevanten Inhalten und um das Nutzererlebnis anzupassen, zu. Finish? Anyone have any luck with kitchen cabinet refinishing, Yeah, I read that post. Here is a link that might be useful: Picturetrail link. terrible idea. Walnut and the Bombay mahogany on my kitchen cabinets when I first began. That door turned out gorgeous!! The more layers you put on the more potential problems you could have. I don't want to risk a huge mess on our staircase. Work small sections at a time. It was there I fell in love with the beauty of the grain of the wood, either hidden beneath an old dark finish or highlighted with a new coat of stain. We had 2 different projects we were doing a chest of drawers and and end table that I converted to be used as a Lego table for my Grandson. All of the hard work in design and building went down the tubes after using this product. Hmmmm, you are convincing me to give it another shot with a rag. Evaluate the room as a whole, and within the house, and the house within the neighborhood. Everyone has said something true, and I have experienced it all. I've been making a table over the summer to be used for table top / board games. The products that have made Minwax® an American icon will add color and beauty to your wood—in oil or water-based stains. when in fact it looks like garbage. Thanks for your input, I'll let you know how it goes!!!! That's what Minwax offers...and some of their finishes take 21 days to cure (no furniture, etc x 21 days). Then reverse that after the first has dried. polyshade is aweful. This was a quick facelift on a 1920's bungalow. The orange/red is toned down and the mushroom brown will hint a touch gray without going cold. apply a coat of oil-based Minwax Wood Conditioner according to directions, (2.) Because of these poor experiences, I would never use this product again. It looks great, it covered well and it is even. The transitional floors are showing plenty of this colour. - Find a brush you are comfortable with. And you don't need to do any poly afterwards, because it's already in the Minwax. Gray is hotter than ever, thanks to a hit novel full of risks and dark secrets. The second bad result was my own fault. I have used Polyshades for many, many years with great success. - Bruce. Also, do you know if Polyshades can be sprayed? - I use small amounts in a separate container (don't paint directly out of the minwax can as I started doing. It has always given us a professional and quality finish. Single fluorescent light? Please work with something that is consider "professional grade"...Minwax does not fit the bill. I’m looking forward to following along Bruce! It wouldn't go on evenly and became sticky in minutes. Minwax ® PolyShades ® combines beautiful oil based wood stain and polyurethane in one simple step. I think it great for crappy furniture to get a second lease on life, but we need to do it the old fashioned way if we do it at all! I used it on my kitchen cabinets to darken the orangey oak finish and it made them look completely re-done. I’m now back to sanding everything down and starting over on the finish. using a 4" purdy oil brush, about as nice as they come, I could not get an even color coat. Guaranteed problems. Using a high-quality, tapered natural bristle brush, dip only ½ … Then a second coat of the Polyshades … I used a tiny brush because I didn't want the hassel of cleaning a big one if it didn't work. ... soaking a rag in that, wringing it out and wiping with the mix along the grain, overlapping your previous pass 1/2 each wipe. -Bruce. But, I am glad to know about this product because I think ther are others pieces I could use it on and not cry if they didn't come out perfect. Let the stain sit for the appropriate amount of time per the product instructions. Hmmmm, do I give it another shot????? I am starting to get acceptable results now. Minwax polyshades - I didn't know... Good afternoon r/woodworking. You must your finish your section. I just stained two wooden crates for my boys last night. If you decide to use it I strongly recommend you test, test, test, on an area that won't be seen so you can get the hang of how to control it. Apply the finish in a clean, well-ventilated area. In my opinion, a rag/t-shirt is the way to go … Each time I took on a new project, I took over the dining room table or the coffee table. I then read later that it was best used on pieces that are flat and in a light color. As you've gathered, its kind of a hit or miss product. Thanks for reading! 5: A warm area, the poly needs to flow to fill the gaps made from the brush. You can use any tool – rag, brush, paint pad, roller or spray gun – to apply the stain. These colour patches are all part of the "price" you pay for a professional to stain your floor. Enter PolyShades. Here is a link to kitchen cabinet pictures. I looked through the prior reviews and I would have to say that they all apply to my experience with Polyshades. Anyone have feedback?? Apply a THIN coat of Minwax® Fast-Drying Polyurethane using a high-quality natural or foam brush. Therefore, I am on my own. If I did a big project like kitchen cabinets again I'd bite the bullet and strip all the way to the wood first, stain, and then varnish. Number of drawers in the kitchen? Both water-based and oil-based products give off strong fumes as they dry (although oil-based is decidedly worse), so proper ventilation is a must. Our entire banister was redone this way and looks great. It is fine for DIYers who need a table stained, or an Ikea pine bed stand that needs stain. Re: Spraying Minwax Polyshades 07-12-2012, 10:00 AM I tried mixing a bit of the red umber polyshades with my danish oil and used that to build color , very diluted mind you. A mid-tone brown (more mushroom/fawn color) is very hot right now. You can even dip the object into stain or pour the stain onto the wood and spread it around. It seemed to go on well and I gave the top a shot. What a mistake that was. Before staining any softwoods I always add a third step to the beginning of the process by first brushing on Minwax® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner to reduce any blotchiness. I am so excited to have found your blog!! Those reviewers who liked their results obviously had experiences different from mine. Minwax® offers a variety of easy-to-use products to help clean and repair wood that is chipped, cracked, scratched, even decayed, to its original beauty. I tested it out on our entry table, I started in the back since I wasn't sure if it was laquered or varnished. Find out what stains your flooring contractor likes to work with. It claimed that it could go over stained wood furniture that has a polyurethane finish. Whether you are installing a new hardwood floor, refinishing an old one, or just keeping your existing floor looking as good as new, Minwax® has a full range of products to make and keep your floors beautiful. If you are going to use Polyshades you don't need the pre-conditioner. To get a great result with PolyShades®, apply two or three very thin coats, building up the film and color slowly, rather than trying to apply one thick coat. Minwax® helps you select the ideal stain color for your wood project. But in hindsight (as I was warned by the wood worker forum) it was a mistake. I would call myself a skilled and experienced amateur. I'm using a similar product called Circa 1850 Stain 'n Varnish on my kitchen cabinets. WRONG!!!). I'm finding that I need to thin it out alot and have found by using a roller (very fine foam roller) I can get the large areas pretty even, but it's still pretty tricky. At that point I would (1.) You should hire a pro if tackling something this large and complex. I’m looking forward to seeing you again this year at SNAP! With Minwax® wood stains, there’s a color to suit every style. I am glad to hear it worked out for you Diane! I've used either the Bombay Mahogany alone, or mixed with the Antique Walnut, on each project. Answer simple questions about your project to get product recommendations. I bought Bombay Mahogany, that is definitely the look I want on my staircase. Scroll down on left to see the cabinets done with Minwax. After wiping off the dust, apply Polycrylic®. From furniture to floors, trust Minwax® products that beautify and protect wood. very relieved to read this post. I am totally guilty of having stained pieces in the past with a foam brush! Allow it to dry for five to 15 minutes, and then use a dry cloth to remove the excess. - Your brush will quickly become your worst enemy. Or did they rip it all out and start over? I also was speedy because if you work the stuff too much, you will get brush marks and streaks. The wood worker people said it was not advisable but DH warned me just as strongly that stripping off all the old finish first would be too much work. Another vote for not to use it. Bruce has the solution: Minwax® PolyShades®. Minwax ® PolyShades ® provides rich wood color and long lasting protection while enhancing the wood grain. Be sure to stir the can thoroughly before you use it, and … When it's applied even it's works great. What a mistake that was! I did try brushing on the stain on my bath cupboards, then blending it and spreading it more evenly with the rag. Yeah, we are so not using this product. I didn't glob it on - I thought that thin coats would be best and that turned out to be right. Polyshades Stain Project. I'm not saying there aren't any applications for it, but I would only use a separate stain followed by another clear topcoat, which could be any of several good Minwax finishes or another brand. cabs in about an hour. In this installment of Quick Tips from Minwax®, wood finishing expert Bruce Johnson shows you how to change the color of your wood furniture without stripping it down to bare wood. I stained my stair treads dark walnut and it didnt quite match my banister. Very nice. We will not be singing your praises anytime soon !!!!!!! Wet or tacky Gel Stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits. No that was not the case. I have a door and a cabinet I will lkely re0do. brush or rub on your choice of Minwax Wood Finish oil-based stain, and then (3.) I have settled into 1.5" width max. Coming from a family of DIYers, I have great memories helping with projects in my dad's basement workshop and refinishing antiques in my grandmother's back yard. Conference last year and loved your presentation! I waited four hours and applied a second coat, since the first coat was completely dry to the touch. Adjustable shelving? a lot less dust settles on the wood. - Don't stop to chat on the phone and then come back into your section you were working on. I am going to do some more pieces since it worked so well.Diane. Turn to Minwax® to add rich color and durable protection to your wood project in a single step. Apply with synthetic or foam brush, stain pad or rag OVERVIEW Minwax Color Wash Transparent Layering Color is a water-based wash of color that adds a touch of … Not acceptable to a "pro", but acceptable to folks I know who are aware, picky and share honest feedback. You have disappointed us and caused additional work. Now I do have one complaint about the product. Overall layout of the space? Wow Redbazel, those look GREAT! this was a huge mistake on my part that I won't make again. - Experiment before starting the big job. Allow a few hours dry time and do coat #2. I honestly had no idea that it made SO much of a difference, but I will definitely be using a quality natural bristle brush in the future. Yep, done this with this product. (Refinishing kitchen cabinets.) Finish the surface with PolyShades within two hours of application of the Minwax conditioner. Use our guide to get familiar with this natural flooring material, Make your kitchen uniquely yours with painted cabinetry. The brush and the brusher are the most important components for a fine finish. I am able to easily work the surface (a vertical door jamb for example) top to bottom. I was at SNAP! Wouldn’t recommend this to anyone. What have your neighbors done? Never used it again. :~( It went on poorly and we had to redo the piece the old fashioned way. The cabinets were cleaned and sanded but the foam brushed stain came out very streaky. The one you choose = the one he/she puts down on your floor. The items were sanded and prepped. So I went for it a tried a small patch of our staircase. 10 Best Minwax Polyshades Reviews 2020 - Bier International Best www.bierinternational.com While shopping online for an minwax polyshades reviews is easier and more convenient than shopping in person, it is also harder to know if you are buying a high-quality product. I’ll tape off the side of one and then apply Polyshades to the one that’s not taped. DuroSeal is the "almost professional" line from Minwax...but many "well trained" floor finishes still won't touch the DuroSeal. I very lightly sanded with the super fine sandpaper (450 grit? http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/one-step-stain-and-finishes/minwax-PolyShades Love your wood furniture, but not the color of the finish? The last thing I may try is actually thinning the minwax with thinner, but I don't know if I will go there now that my results are so much improved. Minwax is fine. Allow the Polyshades® to dry for 6 hours between coats. Using a rag also eliminates the bubbles you get when you apply Polyshades with a brush. - I use thinner liberally and frequently on my brush. PolyShades provides both the beautiful color of a wood stain and the protective aspects of a polyurethane finish in a single product. 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