Hey painting Pros, I have some 16x20 picture frames. Water-based Minwax stains… Whatever type you choose, you need to take some extra measures when applying the Minwax polyurethane in temperatures that are below 40 degrees. PolyShades provides both the beautiful color of a wood stain and the protective aspects of a polyurethane finish in a single product. There are two types of Minwax stains: oil-based and water-based. The way I do polyshades is I brush it on. Let dry 2-3 hours. With polyshades I have a problem with it “gunking up”. Polyshades is a stain with the polurethane topcoat built right in so you only have the one step of applying the stain. Is there something I can use as a topcoat to make it more durable? Then lightly sand entire surface with fine sandpaper (220 grit) to ensure an even finish and proper adhesion. Some are Pine, Some are Oak, they are bare wood at this point. And it's low odor, fast drying, and soap and water clean up. My favorite is Minwax Gloss Pecan Poloyshades. And it almost has this plastic look to it and I know that if I were to put a glass on the table it would not slide due to the almost plastic like finish. The Minwax Company produces the PolyShades line of wood finish for use with any wooden object other than flooring. I would like to stain them Black and tried a test piece of pine with the Black Minwax Polyshades. Minwax Classic Black Polyshades in a Satin finish worked perfectly to create this look. It enhances the beauty of wood, and it is normally used for staining indoor woods such as cabinets, wooden floors, and doors. Apply a liberal amount of Wipe-On Poly to a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and rub it into the wood. I've used Minwax stains before but not the 1 step Polyshades. I have used a lot of polyshades. A Minwax stain is a penetrating oil-based stain that comes in different colors depending on the preference of the user. 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. I am going to bring back the quart of Helmsman Spar Urethane and the quart of Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane. 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. Shake Minwax® Wipe-On Poly container thoroughly before and during use to eliminate settling on the bottom of the can. My only problem with polyshades is application. Minwax ® Water Based WoodSheen ® Rubbing Stain and Finish makes wood finishing fast and easy. Most stains I brush on or wipe on and walk away. I will let you know how it goes Thanks again Marg Jackman What I love about Pottery Barn furniture is that the paint looks rubbed off, but the finish still maintains a low lustre sheen. 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