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Q: Can it be used on floors

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: 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?

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?

Can states up to 150sf per quart.

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Stain and poly in 1 step with this highly transparent varnish stain. It highlights the wood's natural grain instead of covering it up. Formulated with 100% polyurethane for a tough, long-lasting finish. Can be used on numerous finishing projects from new wood surfaces to old, dull fading woodwork, cabinets, and tables. Colors and sheen listed below.

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Can it be used on floors

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

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

What is the approx coverage area per quart?

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Manufacturer	Minwax
Part Number	613750444
Product Dimensions	10.8 x 10.8 x 12.37 cm; 453.59 g
Item model number	613750444
Finish	Satin
Material	Water, Oil, Solvent
Item Package Quantity	1
Number of Pieces	1
Batteries included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Item Weight	454 g

Minwax 61375 Satin Polyshades American Chestnut, Quart by Minwax

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