Minwax Polyshades - Stain Polyurethane in 1 Step, 275 VOC, 1/2 pint, Classic Black, Satin - SHIPS FAST!! Minwax polyshades 275 VOC Compliant will reduce finishing time as compared with staining with one product and protecting with another To learn how polyshades can help you easily change the Color of your stained or polyurethane finished wood, view polyshades Color transformation guide Recommended uses: furniture, woodwork, doors, cabinets, accessories Stain and polyurethane in on easy step Formulated with 100-percent polyurethane for tough, long-lasting protection Highly transparent to highlight the wood grain Can be applied to bare or previously finished wood Goes on easily and saves time and work Minwax Wood Finish Minwax is one of the leading brands of interior wood stains in the United States. Minwax PolyShades Enhances wood grain by combining beautiful rich stain color and long-lasting polyurethane protection in one easy step. It can also be used over polyurethane finishes, so you can change the color of your finished wood, without removing the existing finish. Available in Satin or Gloss Finish Minwax PolyShades is also available in an aerosol can. How to Apply PolyShades Stir PolyShades thoroughly, using a clean stirring stick. Gently repeat the stirring every 10 minutes to assure that the color remains evenly distributed throughout the polyurethane. Using a high-quality, tapered natural bristle brush, dip only oe to of an inch of the bristles into PolyShades. Work quickly as you apply PolyShades the length of each board in smooth, even strokes. Use the tip of your brush to gently smooth out the finish. Always apply PolyShades moving your brush back and forth in the direction of the wood grain. As you return to the board with a freshly dipped brush, start brushing a few inches beyond where you left off, and then carefully blend the new PolyShades back into the PolyShades you previously applied. Doing so will help eliminate 'lap marks.'