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title: "Minwax"
brand: "minwax"
price: "A$35"
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# Rich espresso satin color 1-step stain & finish Durable polyurethane protection Minwax

**Brand:** minwax
**Price:** A$35
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪵 Elevate your wood game with one smooth stroke!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Minwax by minwax
- **How much does it cost?** A$35 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/71882124-minwax)

## Best For

- minwax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted minwax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Deep, Luxurious Espresso:** Achieve a rich, classic dark brown satin sheen that elevates any wood surface.
- • **Effortless Color Refresh:** Apply over existing finishes—no stripping or heavy sanding needed.
- • **Versatile Interior Upgrade:** Perfect for furniture, doors, cabinets, and woodwork—transform your space with ease.
- • **Finish Faster, Impress Sooner:** Cuts your staining and sealing time in half with an all-in-one formula.
- • **Trusted Craftsmanship Since 1904:** Backed by Minwax, America’s leading wood finishing brand for over a century.

## Overview

Minwax PolyShades Espresso Satin is a premium 1-step oil-based wood stain and polyurethane finish that delivers rich color and durable protection in a single application. Designed for interior wood surfaces like furniture and cabinets, it saves time by eliminating the need for separate staining and sealing. Easy to apply over bare or previously finished wood, it offers a classic dark brown satin finish backed by Minwax’s trusted expertise since 1904.

## Description

Minwax

## Features

- POLYSHADES WOOD STAIN – Minwax PolyShades is an oil-based wood stain and poly in one. It enhances wood grain by combining beautiful, rich color and long-lasting polyurethane protection in one easy step.
- REDUCE FINISHING TIME – This one-step wood finish can be used over polyurethane finishes, so you can change the color of your wood surface without removing the existing finish. Use on bare or already-finished wood.
- BEAUTIFUL RESULTS – This beautiful wood stain provides a rich finish with a satin sheen. It offers a classic, dark brown color that looks great on a variety of projects. Recommended uses: furniture, woodwork, doors, cabinets & accessories.
- EASY TO USE – Simply give the wood a light sanding with a fine-grit sandpaper, remove sanding dust, and brush on a coat of PolyShades. It’s a wood stain and polyurethane wood finish that easily and effectively transforms your wood projects.
- A BRAND YOU CAN TRUST – Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing need.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Color | Espresso |
| Brand | Minwax |
| Surface Recommendation | furniture, woodwork, doors, cabinets, accessories |
| Material | Wood,Polyurethane |
| Model Name | PolyShadesÂ® |
| Size | 1/2 Pint |
| Coating Description | 2 coats are recommended. To deepen the color, apply a third coat. |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.88 x 2.88 x 3 inches |
| Item Weight | 10.24 ounces |
| Finish Type | satin |
| Style | Satin |
| Recommended Uses For Product | interior wood surfaces |
| Special Feature | 1-step stain & finish |
| Liquid Volume | 7.94 Fluid Ounces |
| Paint Type | Oil |
| Package Information | Bottle |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | MINWAX Company |
| Unit Count | 8.0 Fluid Ounces |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027426213975 |
| UPC | 027426213975 |
| Part Number | 213974444 |
| Item Weight | 10.2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.88 x 2.88 x 3 inches |
| Item model number | 213974444 |
| Finish | satin |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Coverage | Covers up to 56 sq. ft. per Half Pint |
| Special Features | 1-step stain & finish |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Espresso
- **Brand:** Minwax
- **Surface Recommendation:** furniture, woodwork, doors, cabinets, accessories
- **Material:** Wood,Polyurethane
- **Model Name:** PolyShadesÂ®

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can it be used on floors**
A: I have wide pine floors with lots of grooves from years of dog wear. I applied the classic oak satin over the floors...1st coat over the damaged areas where the finish had worn off and second coat over all. It has held up well for 5 years...still with 3 45 to 50 pound dogs. There is now a very few small spots where the finish is wearing off that I have touched up.  My pine floors look very old and have that rough rustic style that fits our colonial house perfectly.

**Q: Can it be used over already stained wood?  My cabinets need refreshing.**
A: A: Yes it can. I used it on top of a cherry wood stain I did previously. Wanted to darken my cabinets to black. I lightly sanded the cabinets with sandpaper and applied one coat. I need to apply another coat so all surfaces are covered completely. But I love the results so far.

**Q: There are mixed reviews. Should this product me used on finished steps to darken the color? If so what is the drying time?**
A: I wouldn't recommend PolyShades for floors - especially high-traffic areas. I think you're better off with a standalone stain you can build color with followed by a clear poly to build the appropriate protection with (I used three coats on my dining room floor and it's held up pretty well for 10 years). I use PolyShades for things like non-floor woodworking and small musical instrument finishing repairs. Applying multiple coats of the lighter shades will add additional protection more than build darker color. Drying depends a lot on humidity and temperature but I like to give at least three hours per coat, with longer for the final coat. I'm not a pro flooring guy and they may disagree and know some tricks I don't, but that's been my experience.

**Q: What is the approx coverage area per quart?**
A: Can states up to 150sf per quart.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Minwax PolyShades Wood Stain + Polyurethane Finish – ½ Pint, Espresso, Satin, Black
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*Last updated: 2026-03-22*