Question 1

Can it be used on floors

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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.

Question 2

Can it be used over already stained wood?  My cabinets need refreshing.

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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.

Question 3

There are mixed reviews. Should this product me used on finished steps to darken the color? If so what is the drying time?

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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.

Question 4

What is the approx coverage area per quart?

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Can states up to 150sf per quart.

ASIN	B00FK8N0CW
Additional Features	1-step stain & finish
Base Material	oil-based with polyurethane
Best Sellers Rank	#3,705 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #11 in Household Stains
Brand Name	Minwax
Coating Description	2 coats are recommended. To deepen the color, apply a third coat.
Color	Espresso
Compatible Material	Wood
Container Type	Bottle
Coverage	Full
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,601)
Finish Types	Satin
Global Trade Identification Number	00027426213975
Included Components	1
Item Dimensions	2.88 x 2.88 x 3 inches
Item Type Name	Stain & Polyurethane
Item Weight	10.24 ounces
Liquid Volume	7.94 fluid ounces
Manufacturer	MINWAX Company
Manufacturer Part Number	213974444
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Warranty
Material Type	Wood,Polyurethane
Model Name	PolyShadesÂ®
Model Number	213974444
Number of Items	1
Opacity	0.5 inches
Recommended Uses For Product	interior wood surfaces
Size	0.25 Quart
Style Name	Satin
Surface Recommendation	furniture, woodwork, doors, cabinets, accessories
UPC	027426213975
Unit Count	8 Fluid Ounces
Warranty Type	Limited

Minwax PolyShades Wood Stain + Polyurethane Finish – ½ Pint, Espresso, Satin

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